Q&A with Purple Apple
October 5, 2012
Purple Apple, a band comprised of sophomores Nonie Andersen, Olivia Eigel and Madi O’Brien, and their former babysitter Devin Ulery, performed at Lollapalooza Aug. 3 and 4. The A&E editors asked them questions about this event along with questions about themselves.
Madi O’Brien
Favorite set at Lolla?
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis or Florence + the Machine.
What was performing at Lollapalooza like?
Unreal. It was so amazing. There aren’t words to describe.
Current favorite song?
There [are] too many! Anything country.
Favorite quote to live by?
“This too shall pass.”
Favorite TV show?
Friday Night Lights and The Walking Dead
Favorite beverage? Lemonade
Scariest thing you’ve ever done? Jumped off a cliff into water
If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be?
John Lennon
Olivia Eigel
What are Purple Apple’s pre-show rituals?
We kind of just goof around. We jump around in a huddle trying to make each other laugh.
Favorite set at Lolla?
Macklemore
Current favorite song?
“Take a Walk” by Passion Pit
Favorite store to shop at?
Zara or Forever 21
Favorite TV show?
Awkward.
Favorite beverage?
Arnold Palmer
How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Six or seven
Favorite subject in school?
Chemistry
Scariest thing you’ve done?
Bungee jumping. It’s terrifying.
Nonie Andersen
What were your reactions when you found out Purple Apple made the line up for Lollapalooza?
I was at lacrosse practice and my mom texted me. I pretty much just dropped all my stuff and started jumping up and down and screaming. I was really excited.
Favorite set at Lolla?
Passion Pit
Favorite quote to live by?
“You got a dream… you got to protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period.” – The Pursuit of Happyness
Pet peeve
When my friends come over and use my pillow. It’s really annoying.