All About Casey-Jo

Casey-Jo's spent her whole life living on Vancouver Island - so she's just itching to be voted off the island, so to speak. She's quick-witted, sassy and her fashion sense is always two steps ahead. She's influenced by tons of different styles of music and has a hard time pinning down her all-time favourites. Check out her audition tape and read her Q&A why dontcha?

Casey-Jo's Audition

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• Why should you be a Much VJ?:
• Why shouldn't I? Now, yes I know, this is a very cocky answer. Give me the chance and you'll never look back! First of all, I am passionate about music and I want to be a part of the media. All kinds. Media has always been something that I have wanted to get into (and believe you me, I stay on top of celebrity gossip weekly!). As a little girl, I would make home improvisation movies and put on shows for the neighbours and I would play my guitar and saxophone. I love writing, I love hearing what others have to say, and I love making people laugh and entertaining others . I want to gain this type of experience to prepare for my future and I want to share the skills that I already possess while meeting new people. MuchMusic seems like a great environment to do this - a dream come true! I've lived on Vancouver Island my whole life, and when I was in grade nine, our school band went to Toronto but we never even got to sightsee or check out the MuchMusic headquarters (boourns!). Get me off of this island, dammit! Currently I volunteer at a local radio station doing promotions and I hope to get into BCIT's Broadcast and Journalism program in September. But I'm pretty sure that might be a little delayed or never happen once you realize how rad I am (Toots my own horn).
• Formal education completed:
• High school diploma, first year general college.
• Languages spoken:
• English
• Last job(s) held:
• Server, Salon Receptionist .
• Describe your personality and style:
• My personality could be best described as quick-witted and sassy. I am known for my cheap-shot sarcastic comments and my crazy sense of humour. My personal style changes depending on a lot of things. I enjoy a nice pair of slacks, no doubt, however most of the time you can find me in my skate shoes or Chucks with a nice pair of jeans and a cute t-shirt or hoodie. I'm just that easy. I like to change my hairstyle a lot so that people always have trouble recognizing me. Always two steps ahead...or something? I like fun makeup and my sparkling smile and dimples are definitely selling points.
• What are your strengths?:
• Okay, so in all seriousness now, personal strengths: I am strong and have dealt with a lot in my life. Amanda Marshall says, "everybody's got a story that could break your heart", well she is right! (hah, did I just quote Amanda Marshall? Man.) I am sociable; I have very few great close friends and a ton of buddies and aquaintances. I work well alone or with people and I can adapt to new environments easily. Throw me into a tricky situation. I double dog dare you! I am personable, approachable and very driven. As for my "resume skills" I can type a mean 80 WPM, have dealt with customer service for 8 years (as well as a variety of other shameless jobs), and I can handle any little punks (and by punks I mean kids, love em!) Sure maybe none of this relates to that certain "VJ type" out there that you're looking for, but this is me!
• What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
• The best concert I ever attended was Vans Warped Tour because I got to see all of my favourite bands at one venue. This year I was fortunate enough to get to go to the Vancouver and Calgary shows. My boyfriend at the time was in a band and they were playing on the tour as well. It was surreal to finally meet a lot of people that I never thought I would (I even met Leah from Much! Ooooh!) Yay for VIP passes and being a groupie!
• What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
• Hmm... This is a very tough answer for me. See, I believe that music helps your soul during different times in your life. Music helps many people through things they're experiencing and feeling. It can change your mood and maybe you can relate to it a little. I personally have gone through many different styles and phases throughout my life. I am very influenced by music. Anyway, I would say that my two all-time never get sick of, can listen to anytime no matter what CDs (argh, such a hard question) would be Incubus "Make Yourself" and No Doubt "Greatest Hits". Next time ask for the top 10, maybe that would be a bit easier! I've most recently listened to tons of albums and songs. I enjoy a huge variety of music and I appreciate a lot of different genres of music.
• Name three books that have influenced you:
• Way Of The Peaceful Warrior, Natural Cures They Don't Want You To Know, Awakening The Buddha Within.
• What magazines do you read?:
• Blender, US Weekly, Maxim, Cosmo, Practical Photography
• What are your goals?:
• My future goals are to go to BCIT in Vancouver and achieve my diploma in broadcast and journalism. I love living in Victoria but would be excited and super stoked to get to experience yet another city. Plus, BCIT rocks! I eventually want to travel, get a "real job" and settle down and make babies in suburbia...wait...scratch that! I gotta get going while I'm still young! There's not much time left!
• If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
• 50 CENT: Do you have any surprising hobbies?
  AVRIL LAVIGNE: What are your top five all time favourite songs (that you didn't write)?
  THE KILLERS: Did you all actually kill someone? Where does your name come from?
  COLDPLAY: What are you bad at? Probably nothing!
• What social issues interest you?:
• Canada's healthcare! Homelessness and helping the less fortunate, wildlife preservation.
• Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
• The Beatles, Tupac, Madonna, Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson, U2.
• What does MuchMusic mean to you?:
• Canada's music headquarters! Up to date celebrity info, inside scoops, interviews, crazy VJ personalities, contests, music, music, news, concerts & I wanna be involved!
• What are your favourite shows on Much?:
• MOD, Intimate & Interactive, Video On Trial, The NewMusic, TopTens.