We're not using these tools to try to get people to buy things. It's more about how can we build a better connection with people. - Pat Kirch

Welcome to Why Arizona! Today your host, Zachary Hall, had the pleasure of sitting down with Pat Kirch, drummer for the band "The Maine." They're talking about:

- Why Pat has never drank coffee

- Early life growing up in Tempe, AZ

- Why his dedication to music at a young age made it hard to have friends

- How Pat has hustled on the internet to interact with fans and grow as many relationships as possible

- Getting the band name, "The Maine"

- Opening for Good Charlotte at 17 years old and a lesson from their tour manager that changed Pat's entire outlook

- Playing on Vans Warped Tour

- Interacting with fans and connecting with other musicians

- Why EVERYONE thinks everyone else has it figured out

- Why you don't need fancy equipment to put your message out there - Why It takes effort to be happy

- The Maine getting their own recording studio

- Pat's favorite Venues in Arizona

- Doing a free tour for fans

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https://www.themaineband.com/

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https://www.81-23.com/podcast

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