Buckle up, put your seat and tray tables in the upright position, and enjoy an hour-long conversation with A.J. Mancabelli as he shares stories, memories, and what it truly means to be Once a Cardinal.

From the high school drumline to stages around the world, A.J.’s journey is anything but ordinary. Once the wild child of the band hall, he grew into a full-blown road warrior and seeing the world from the stage touring with his band ThunderRosa and earning his stripes as a hired gun on drums and guitar wherever the music called.

The road brought highs and lows, chaos and clarity. Today, A.J. channels that same intensity into helping others as an MHPS at a rehab center in the Austin area, proof that you can live life loud and still lead with heart.