Name:Dena Tauriello

Nickname: Bird

Instrument: Drums

Birth sign: Pisces

Originally from: New Jersey

Favorite Drink: Really good Belgian Beer

Van listening pick: Any Beatles album, The Carpenters during all-night stretches, Compilation CDS

Best concert ever attended: Springsteen at the Garden

Coolest meeting: When Dena was a little munchkin head, she met Karen Carpenter backstage after a show. It inspired Dena to start drumming.

Nicest compliment: Tony Visconti (producer) said Dena is one of the best drummers he has ever worked with.

Most likely to: Be able to fit every piece of gear into the back of Vanna (uncanny spatial abilities), volunteer to drive the late shift, bang her head and fall down

If forced to choose: Dena will choose comfortable bed over food on the road