ST. JAMES Holiday Interview

Melodic hard rock band ST. JAMES' bassist Robert Jacobs talks of the holidays and just how he celebrates during this time of the year!


1. What are you doing for the holidays?

Like everyone else spending time with family, but also working on songs.  We have a lot demoed and I am just kind of getting things together to make sure I have the best bass lines to complement the songs.

2. This Halloween season I did what?

I actually was on the KISS KRUISE for Halloween.  I am a Kiss freak and have gone on 4 of them.  It's a lot of fun and I have a lot of friends that go too.

3. Did you dress up this year?

No usually my wife puts things together, but next year I will make sure we do.

4. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat?

Reeses.

5. What are you thankful for?

Family , band,  music......I have a lot in life.  I have lost 2 people close to me and it makes you realize time on this planet is short and you don't know when it will end.

6. Do you have a favorite dish for Thanksgiving or do you enjoy everything?

All of it!

7. Who's the one out of the band, that eats the most, when it comes to the holiday
season? 

No one we all watch our weight!!!!

8. Do you or have you gone shopping on Black Friday, if so what did you find and
buy? Or have you gone out to see the sights of the crowds? 

Yes... and it wasn't bad ... I do do a lot on Amazon... but the stores aren't bad.

9. When it comes to the holiday season, does the band all get together, or does
everyone do their own thing?

Well... we are getting together in January for a lot of studio sessions... we tend to call a lot and text a lot!

10. What is your favorite Christmas song to sing/why?

I don't really have one to be honest.

11. One thing you really want for Christmas is what?

I have a lot I guess just good health for me the guys in there band and families.

12. Do you still believe in Santa Claus? Enough so, that you would pay him a visit
at the mall or other local events?

I have 4 kids so we visit several of Santa's helpers.

13. What type of Christmas tree do you prefer white or green or your own version?

We do a big fake one and real one too.

14. Are you a late or early Christmas shopper?

This year late... I have been playing a lot and just busy in general.

15. One thing you have to do on New Year's Eve?

Not go anywhere too many amateurs out on the road. I got use to playing every New Years so we keep it very quiet.

16. Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Yes... not to internalize things, enjoy life more, and have more experiences over more things.
Happy Holidays to all!