AMP’d sat down for an exclusive chat with Nick Santino, lead singer of A Rocket to the Moon. Rounding out the last leg of their biggest tour to date, Nick talked about what life on the road of the Op Presents Tour is really like.
Nick, Andrew, Justin and Eric are serving as an opening act on The Op Presents Tour with Boys Like Girls and Cobra Starship supporting their just released album On Your Side, which features the single, “Mr. Right.”
NICK: So far, the shows have been awesome! The kids who come out get crazy!
AMP’D: So which audience got the craziest?
NICK: I would have to say our second show, in Columbus Ohio. They were incredible. We had an audience of over 4,000 that night.
AMP’D: With all the downtime on the road, what does a young, well-known rock star do in his free time?
NICK: I’m usually sleeping or using my laptop in the van. We have these 12 to 15 hour drives between stops, so it’s a good time to keep in touch with fans and my parents.
AMP’D: Speaking of parents, are yours supportive of your career choice?
NICK: Totally! My dad was the first person to buy the new record. He went up to the register, and started bragging, saying “that’s my son!”
While his parents may be far away, there’s plenty of guidance and positive influences on the tour. With more established bands Boys Like Girls and Cobra Starship sharing the stage with him, Nick has managed to get great advice from the bands.
AMP’D: What’s something you’ve admired and learned from the other acts on this tour?
NICK: Boys Like Girls have the most incredible stage presence! I admire the lighting and performance aspect of their set. I would love to be able to have effects like that down the road.
AMP’D: So where does ARTTM see themselves in 5 years?
NICK: We just want to be playing music, and selling out large venues. I’d like to be on our 4th album by then, at least!
Catch Nick and A Rocket to the Moon on the Op Presents Tour with Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, The Maine and VersaEmerge through the end of November!
Follow Nick on twitter @NickSantino
Follow ARTTM on twitter @we_are_arttm
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