Jacob Heal Rocks Out For A Year With Free Strings From Ernie Ball

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Every month, Ernie Ball selects one artist from one channel on OurStage to be the recipient of a year supply of free strings and accessories. The legendary string makers wrapped up 2010 by sponsoring the Modern Rock Channel, ultimately selecting New Hampshire pop-rocker Jacob Heal as the Grand Prize winner! Heal and the boys in his band can officially cross strings off the shopping list for a whole year thanks to the folks at Ernie Ball. We caught up with Heal after the win for some words of wisdom. Check out the interview below. Don’t forget to head to the Ernie Ball sponsored Indie Rock Channel this month and help bring the best artists to the big stage. 

OS: How does OurStage fit into your musical world/career?

JH: OurStage is a great way for my band to network our music and share it with those in the industry.

OS: What’s the benefit of having a year’s worth of strings?

JH: Strings for a year is a great benefit for my lead guitarist Eric Jackson and my bass player Jeff Marzano, they often break strings playing so passionately and can always use strings!

OS: Do you normally use Ernie Ball strings?

JH: We have used Ernie Ball strings in the past but after such a great gift from the company, I feel it will become more of a regular thing for the band members.

OS: What would you tell OS users about participating in competitions and winning prizes?

JH: Go after it. It never hurts to try and like myself you can always be presently surprised if you do end up winning prizes such as the year supply Ernie Ball strings. I know I was and can’t express enough thanks to the company for this awesome gift!

OS: What’s up for you next? recording, playing, video, press, etc?

JH: This past Friday we just played an awesome gig at Hard Rock Cafe Boston, we are in the process of hiring a new manager Scott Feldman, founder of D.I.-Why.com and looking forward to the GRAMMYs in February. We also hope to be working with some new writers” Nina Ossoff and possible Sandy Fredrickson”on a three song EP, time to create a hit song for the people to connect to.

To hear more from Jacob Heal, check out his OurStage profile HERE.