Weekend Broward Blog: Women Rockers of Broward County

This week, I am starting a three-part series showcasing three experienced band members who have agreed to answer a few questions from yours truly about what it's like to be in their shoes. This week's featured artist is Jesse Kussack who, up until last weekend, was the lead singer of local band, Love Honey. Here, then, is my unedited interview which took place this past week:

WC: What is your full time job and what do you like to do when you’re not working or playing with the band?

JK: I work in Property Management in Boca. In my free time, I love to dine out, I love trying new food. I love to cook and bake especially for the band, the boys really appreciate it. I really enjoy reading sappy romance novels... I am a hopeless romantic what can I say? I enjoy being active. I hit the gym or go for bike rides often. Besides my bed, I love to read on the beach and listen to the waves. When I go, I usually go alone - It puts me in my happy place :)

WC: If you could give up your daytime job and make enough money to survive by playing with your band more often in more places, would you do it?

JK: HELL YES! I work in the corporate world, do you know how many bosses that means??? Someone is always up your ass. Besides, I love being barefoot and if you have ever seen me perform that is typically how I like to be.

WC: Now that you are no longer with Love Honey, what are your future plans for a singing career?

JK: I will never NOT be with LH. I consider them family and I plan to continue being part of their journey. They were my first band and we had so much fun together. I have stepped down as lead vocals but I do plan to support them as well as make guest appearances on stage. I am not certain what my future with singing entails but I love to sing and I will never stop. I hope to get an acoustic project together one day. Ohhhhh yeah....I should tell you the main reason I decided to pursue singing about 1 1/2yrs ago was to be a studio singer. That would be soooo great! I used to work in radio and do voice overs so I am comfortable in studios, we'll see what happens.

WC: What advice would you give to other women who are interested in joining a band?

JK: My best advice would be DO IT! It's scarey at first but ya gotta go for it. If you wanna know what it's like to fly without getting on a plane, sing your heart out on a stage. It is the best rush! I was given some great advice when I first started with the band from one of my bandmates and good friends, Shawn Jones, 'Ya' gotta feel it'. Meaning, if you are gonna sing-give it all you've got, sing with your soul.

WC: Thank you Jesse and best of luck to you!