We had the good fortune of connecting with Sam Necker and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sam, what role has risk played in your life or career?
How do you know if you don’t try? For all of my life I was afraid of traveling, especially flying. I started to travel more and was comfortable enough to get invited on tour with my friends band. It’s been years since I’ve done things like that. Taking that risk and traveling more allowed me to have one of the best experiences last October with them.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Growing up in the Midwest, I have always loved music. I’ve always had friends that were in bands, and I was able to help out selling their merchandise and loading and unloading their gear. After high school I joined cosmetology school. I lived in Milwaukee for the first seven years of my career, attending more concerts and shows I could ever count while still doing hair behind the chair.
I moved back to Appleton Wisconsin in 2015 and found a new salon to work in. During that time, I also got the opportunity going back to my roots and helping out with two major music festivals in the area. Rock, USA and Country USA. I was a runner back stage for artists like Ozzy, Trace Adkins, Slipknot, Rascal Flatts, Kieth Urban to Florida Georgia Line.
I love talking to people, learning their stories as well and trying news things. Doing hair has opened so many doors for me in many areas. I’ve just been more drawn to the music based ones.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Oh gosh, any dive bar with music always gets a shot. I love supporting small businesses so any local restaurant with local produce.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
KC Johns, Tim Angsten, Tim Baumgartner, Adam Puff, James Ferguson
My boyfriend Deryck and all of my supportive family and friends.

Website: https://Nectarhairlounge.com

Instagram: __sam_kay__

Facebook: Sam Becker

Image Credits
Dave Jackson

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