An Interview with Zac Barnett and Matt Sanchez of American Authors

To celebrate a great academic year Valparaiso University brought American Authors to campus to perform a live concert April 10 for Valpo students, faculty and staff.
Before the band took the stage Zac Barnett and Matt Sanchez gave Valpo a little insight on how American Authors came together and what continues to inspire them to pursue their passions.
Watch the entire video or click through below to watch Zac and Matt's responses to specific questions:
QUESTIONS:
0:08 How did you envision your future
when you were younger?
1:33 Has your vocation always been music?
2:45 What inspires your music?
4:57 What makes your band different?
5:25 How hard was it for American Authors to get to where it is today?
6:21 Talk about recently performing at GRAMMYs on the Hill.
7:23 What is your favorite part about being on tour?
7:50 What are your pre-performance rituals?
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