Get to Know a Patch Blogger: Dave Mikulskis

Age: 44

Occupation: I work for Schawk, Inc. as a production artist for my full-time job. My other full-time job is lead vocals and co-owner of local band Hi Infidelity.

Blogging for Darien Patch since: June

Blogs about: So far, only about Hi Infidelity

What made you decide to start blogging for Patch? Clare Bongiovanni, one of the band's biggest fans, suggested that I start using Patch to blog about the band. I struggle with finding interesting enough topics, but I suppose a "What's going on with Hi Infidelity this week?" should be enough. [Editor's note: It is!]

What do you do when you're not blogging? (From) 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. I work for Schawk on-site in Naperville, and after that I spend about 30 hours a week on band stuff — sometimes more, sometimes less — whether it's social networking, set lists, marketing, research, answering e-mails, or looking for new angles and ideas to take with the band.

What is your favorite thing about ? My neighborhood is very quiet, but I'm close to several shopping centers up and down 75th street, as well as the Promenade in Bolingbrook. Plus, the band plays about 90 to 100 shows a year, and easy access to four interstates makes driving from Darien to Antioch or to Mokena much easier.