Music - without music, there is no life so that's a high priority for me. Golf, Drinking ... um, drinking while golfing. Listening to music while drinking. You get the point...
Enjoy cooking but not baking (mainly because I suck with pasteries ... but I certainly enjoy eating them), politics, good conversations, movie nights (home or theater), audio production ... I could go for a while.
Also, pretty into learning about all types of things. I'm an expert in 'useless knowledge' and retain that stuff like you wouldn't believe.
Music
Pretty much any and everything ... not a huge country fan, but there are some new country bands that I enjoy. I'm a HUGE Dave Matthews fan - 41 shows and counting (adding 4 to that number this Summer). Basically, I'm a music junkie ... I like pretty much anything that's funky and makes me shake what my Momma gave me ... hi Mom! Especially live music - you'll typically see me out at every show that comes through town. And if you're in a band and have a show - hit me up and I'll be there!
Ok ... recorded music ... Jay-Z is always on the iPod and some weird stuff like Jimmy Buffet, Mike Doughty, Mancherster Orchestra, Barenaked Ladies, Kayne, Citizen Cope, Papa Roach, Janes Addiction, Flobots, old school Jazz, Frank Sinatra (who doesn't like the Chairman??), Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Hall and Oates, John Mayer, Foo Fighters, Tribe Called Quest, Green Day, Linkin Park, most 80's music, Soul Coughing, Run DMC, Primus, Pitchshifter, Queen, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Black Eyed Peas, Pepper, Billy Joel, Mickey Avalon, Huey Lewis ... you name it I dig it!
Movies
Swingers, Forrest Gump, Spaceballs, Smokin' Aces, Wedding Crashers, Christmas Story (don't judge me...), What About Bob, Oceans 11 (12 somewhat, 13 not so much), Princess Bride, Naked Gun, Aeroplane, Fight Club, Hostel II, 6th Sense.
My favorite types are probably stupid humor movies though ... and just about anything that's 1) quotable and 2) memorable!
Television
Don't really watch TV ... but on the rare occasion that I do - Golf Channel, Entourage, Flight of the Conchords, Brotherhood, Weeds and Family Guy are pretty much all I'll ever watch. Oh, and the news. Watch lots o' news
Books
Don't really read books as much as I'd like. But, one great book if you haven't heard of or read is The Secret. I've liked and studied that way before Oprah, so she can suck it, with all due respect.
Heroes
Hmmm ... that's a tough one. My parents for sure since there is NO way I'd be in the position I am without them working as hard as they did and sacrificing a lot for a 13 year old kid to work in radio. I hope when I have kids I can do the same for them!
Dave Matthews, Frank Sinatra, Bono, Tony Robbins, Baskin Robbins and Robin Hood ... ok, the last two not 100% true.
About me:
I'm Carter ... AKA - The Carter Experience. If you're in Central Florida - you used to hear me on OROCK 105.9 and I'm on various radio stations around the world.
At this point just enjoying a little time off and hosting events all over Orlando. In addition to hosting events, I now own a company executing events of all types and doing marketing for service industry. And, obviously still do quite a bit of radio stuff all over the place.
I guess I have that entrepreneurial spirit ... I always have ideas and like to see them through.
When people ask how I am, I can easily answer: 'living the dream'.
I'm a HUGE live music fan. Even without working for the radio station I'm still hitting at least 3 live shows per week. Doesn't matter what kind - I love it. As long as the band or artist looks like they're trying or having fun I'll enjoy the hell out of a show.
I enjoy hanging out with cool REAL people so by all means hit me up! I'm a pretty easy going laid back type - but at the same time pretty intense. If you like laughing and having a good time we'll probably get along just fine. Though, again ... real people ... fake people: I'll pass. Nothing more annoying than that and I'm pretty decent at reading people so I'll be able to see through your trick-foolery =)
Other than that -- I'm a pretty simple guy. Hope to prove it to you when we hang out at some point.
Who I'd like to meet: I WANT TO MEET YOU!!!
Seriously, well, I should say anyone that likes to go out and have a good time, laugh and enjoy life! Cheesy, but true. NOT a fan of drama in the least bit ... rather busy, don't have time or patience for it.
I get along with a pretty big variety of people and roll with some rather intersting cats! Hopefully you'll be one of them at some point.
But, I'd love to meet someone that can consistantly make me laugh.
Thank you Carter for your friendship. Join me on THRILL THE WORLD MIAMI! It's my first time managing this and I am very much thrilled. Learn the dance moves and join me Oct 25th. I will keep posted on my blogs =]
DON’T miss seeing these guys live. Check the dates below and if you haven’t done so already……..
CHECK OUT ATOM SMASH!!!
July 10th – The All Around with Pistol Day Parade – Taylor, MI July 11th – Wyandotte Street Fair – Wyandotte, MI July 25th – Temple – Miami, FL July 31st – Dailey’s – Columbus, GA August 1st – Bajas – Newnan, GA August 7th – TBA – MI August 8th – Woodstockalypse @ Blondies with Pistol Day Parade – Detroit, MI August 13th – Warehouse – Clarksville, TN August 14th – V-Club – WV August 15th – Newbys – Memphis, TN August 20th – Hog’s Palace – Jackson, MI August 21st – Mattie’s with Pandemic – Elkhart, IN August 22nd – Blondies – Detroit, MI August 27th – The Pool Room with Ashes of Soma – Toledo, OH August 28th – Rack N Roll with Ashes of Soma – Riverview, MI August 29th – Rockapalooza – Jackson, MI September 4th – Hog Bash Festival with Pandemic – Bangor, MI September 5th – Sunset Grille with Pandemic – Goshen, IN September 6th – Warehouse with Pop Evil – Clarksville, TN September 10th – Club Prytania with Pandemic – New Orleans, LA September 11th – The Howlin Wolf Northshore with Pandemic – Manderville, LA September 12th – Clicks with Pandemic – Baton Rouge, LA September 24th – The Bar with Pandemic – Metairie, LA September 25th – Continental with Pandemic – Slidell, LA September 26th – The City Club with Pandemic – Houma, LA September 27th – The Green Room with Pandemic – Covington, LA
Just wanted to let you know I have posted a blog in which fans can leave their condolences for Michael's family. I will be printing them out and forwarding them to the family within the next few weeks.
YOU MUST GO BACK TO THIS LINK EVERY TIME TO CAST A VOTE...YOU CANNOT JUST CLICK ON THE VOTE BUTTON OVER AND OVER!! PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!! THERE IS ONLY ONE WEEK TO VOTE!! THANKS ♥ MAL
Hey just a reminder we are still taking gear in exchange for recording time. Here is a sample of the latest recordings (rough mix). Hit me up if you need to get in the studio.