Exclusive Intervew :: Kendall Gaveck
August, 2006
Kendall Gaveck sat with us for an interview to find out about this new Sony star!
FTV: Rate these desserts : Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Brownies.
Kendall: Vanilla Ice Cream, Brownies, Chocolate Cake
FTV: Rate these vacation spots: Disney World, New York City, and Hawaii.
Kendall: HAWAII!!! I would love to go there. Disney World, New York City.
FTV: Rate these sports to watch: Tennis, Gymnastics, Baseball.
Kendall: Gymnastics, Baseball, tennis. I’m so impressed by
gymnasts and I love the atmosphere of baseball games.
FTV: Rate these singers: Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Jessica Simpson.
Kendall: Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson.
I have watched every American Idol!
FTV: Rate these school subjects: Foreign Language, English, Math.
Kendall: English, Foreign Language, Math. I’m not really a math person!
The Last…
Concert you went to: Teddy Geiger!! I got to go backstage and hangout with him!! It was sooooo much fun!!!!
Food you ate: Grapes, the red seedless ones, reds rock!!!!
Vacation you took: I went back home to Scottsdale last week for my birthday! I just turned 15. Scottsdale is beautiful at this time of year, it is HOT! It’s 120 degrees!
Person you instant messaged: My best friend Kylie, she lives back in Arizona.
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear….
“American Idol” – Kelly Clarkson
“Beach” – Surfing
“New York City” – Times Square
“Puppy” – my puppy Buffy!!
It’s a maltese/poodle…we call it a moodle!! I also have 2 other dogs.
“Computer” – Instant Messaging
FTV: Please tell us about yourself. How old are you? when is your birthday? where did you grow up? Also, please describe what your family is like. Do you have any siblings?
A: I just turned 15 on July 20th. I was born in Chicago and I grew up in Scottsdale, AZ. I live with my mom, dad, and my 16 year old brother Collin and our 3 dogs, Primo, Angel, and Buffy. Right now I am spending most of my time in L.A. We have an apartment here and my mom and I commute back and forth. It’s really hard to have the family split up but I just love what I am doing so much and my family supports me completely! My brother has been so cool about the whole thing.
FTV: It’s so important to have such a good support team. Is your brother into music too?
A: He loves to listen to music but he is not into performing or singing at all. He is all about sports.
FTV: of course! Do your mom and dad sing/perform?
A: My dad sings but he never did it professionally. We did a few community theater musicals
together when I was younger.
FTV: When did you begin singing? Did you take part in school plays, community theater, music classes?
A: I sang my first solo on stage when I was 3. I have done over 40 muscials (both professional and community theater), I sang the National Anthem over 30 times for profesional sports teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns, the Phoenix Coyotes,
the Chicago Cubs etc. I have taken voice lessons for years. I have also been in a touring musical to prevent tobacco use in teens. There is a lot more but im sure you are getting bored by now!!
FTV: haha no way, not getting bored. You have an extensive list at only 15. What was your first big break? How were you discovered?
A: My first big break was probably when AOL and KOL (kids AOL) started playing some of my original music when I was 13. The people at AOL and KOL were so sweet.
FTV: Who have you had the chance to perform with? Who do you dream of performing with someday?
A: I haven’t really had the oppurtunity to perform with other artists yet but if I did, I would love to perform with Christina Aguilera!!!
FTV: She’s an incredible singer, such a voice on such a small person!
A: OMG she is absolutely amazing!!!! I am actually working with some of her producers right now!
FTV: Wow, are you really? That is fantastic. Maybe you’ll get to meet and collaborate with her!
A: That would rock!!
FTV: Many girls go through a lot of peer pressure in school, especially when they reach their teen years. What has your experience with school been like? How have your friends and classmates reacted to your success?
A: Most of the kids at school have been extremely supportive but there will always be “mean girls”. You just can’t let them get to you.
FTV: Did you see that movie, “Mean Girls” ?
A: Of course I have seen that movie! Every girl my age can relate to it.
FTV: We heard you were officially signed by Sony, congratulations!!
What is it like being signed to Sony? What did the process involve in having them hear you leading to your signing?
A: Thank you!!! After I signed with Immortal Management, they got some of my songs to Sony and I guess the people there really liked them! So now, I am signed and working with some of the best writers and producers in the biz. I am also doing alot of co-writing and arranging on my own. It is so exciting!!!!
FTV: That is very exciting! Must feel surreal to you to see your dreams coming true like this!
A: It does. I feel so blessed to have been given this oppurtunity.
FTV: What are your first thoughts when you walk out on a stage for a performance?
A: Im just so psyched!!!! The energy is amazing and i love to rock it!
FTV: We ran a contest on Feeling The Vibe where many of your fans came out in force to vote for your song, “Down” in FTV’s Battle of the Songs. The competition was tough! We would like to officially congratulate you on being our winner! What was your reaction when you found out you won?
A: I was so surprised!!! I have such amazing fans and i want to thank them all so much for voting for me!!
FTV: What do you think of reality shows like MTV’s Cheyenne and
Ashley Parker Angel’s “There and Back?” Do you think they’re good for the music and the artist? Would you want a reality show of your own?
A: Cheyenne and Ashley are both so talented! I must admit, I do love watching those reality shows but personally I would like to keep my private life separate, and let my music speak for itself!!! But I would never say never!!
FTV: With what you’ve seen and learned so far, do you feel American Idol is an accurate depiction of how some of the process of becoming an artist works? Or are they leaving a lot out?
A: There is A LOT that goes on behind the scenes that they don’t show on t.v. but, it does seem like the true talent comes out in the end.
FTV: What type of category would you say your music fits into best?
Do you write any of your songs? What is your inspiration behind those songs? Do you write them to or about specific people?
A: My music is a combination of pop/rock with some club/dance beats and I am also doing some pop/rock ballads. I am writing and co-writing all of my material. My inspiration comes from everyday life! Such as relationships with friends, boys =) and all the normal teen experiences!! I have written a few about specific people.
FTV: Sounds like you have a great mix of songs in the works. Can’t wait to hear them. Do you have a CD in the works? What can your fans expect to hear on the CD? Any title yet?
A: I am working on material for my first album right now!!! No title yet, but you’ll be the first to know!! =)
FTV: We know your fans just can’t wait to see you in concert.
Do you have any tours planned? If so, where and when?
A: Not sure yet where, but it’s in the works.
FTV: Congratulations. You are officially a new artist on Feeling the Vibe!
A: Yay!! Thanks!! Before we end the interview, can i say a quick thank you to some people??
FTV: Oh absolutely!
A: I just wanted to give a HUGE thanks to my amazing fans (especially the kids on my Street Team!). Also to my managers, my family, my friends, but most importantly, to God because none of this would be possible without Him. And a huge thank you to FTV!!!!! You guys rock!!!
FTV Note:
Thank you so much to Kendall and her manager, Jamie for setting up
this interview with us! We had a wonderful time getting to know you
both and see huge success for this shining star!
