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Do you guys play locally or do you tour much?
Since we have started touring nationally our shows
are mostly built around touring the areas that play our
music on the radio. We have not played a show in our
“home” town as of yet since we’ve relocated to Ohio
from New York, but we are sure it will happen soon
enough.
What’s your opinion of your music scene? And
what would you like to see change if anything?
There’s not much to say about the modern hard
rock scene. I love it personally. It could use some die
hard fans like the metal scene has but our fans are loyal
and love what we do at our shows and how we are so
relatable. I feel that’s our defining quality.
Where do you see this band in a year or two? Do
you guys, as a band have any goals for this year?
Our goals are really simple- to keep pushing the
independent scene and make as much noise as a little band can, to have more music produced and larger tours lined up are within our two year goals, but we
love playing shows, meeting new people, hearing their
stories and making new friends.
There’s really nothing more important to us.
If you were asked to describe
your band’s sound or who you
sound like, what would you say?
We’ve been told that we remind listeners at our shows of other
bands like In This Moment and Flyleaf (with Lacey), but I think that is
a consequence of being a female
fronted band and a screamer. We
hope to eventually create our own
sound and have the longevity to
outlast other bands who don’t take
the art of what we all do as seriously
as they should.
Who would you guys say was the biggest musical or
non-musical influence on each of you? And why?
Since we all come from different musical backgrounds we each draw from different inspirations. I
don’t think that we pull specifically from one band or
genre over another, but if we had to say we look up to a
band it would have to be the band RED. Their sound is
epic and their shows are passionate and real. Everything
we aspire to be.
As a band do you
guys have a favorite local
club? What makes it your
favorite? How about a regional club?
There are a few unforgettable places that
we’ve played across the
country. We would love
to give shout outs to The
Foundry in Jackson, MI
with Pat and JB who are
amazing club owners and
managers, and The 502
in San Antonio, TX with
Joseph Devine. All great
people and awesome
places to play!
Let’s get everyone’s
opinion on this. If someone ask you for advise
about being in a band or
about starting one, what
would you say? Would
you encourage or discourage them?
Any advice that we
would give for anyone
looking to become a tour-
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ing musician is just to make sure
you are willing to make the sacrifice and put in the hard work that is
required to establish yourself as an
artist. It’s not an easy road, but if it’s
your dream than hit it with everything you have.
What are some of your likes
and dislikes about being in a band?
I think we are bias when it
comes to being in the band since it
is something we’ve all aspired to do,
but the road is hard and we spend
the majority of our time confined to
our tour van as we travel across the
country. But there really is nothing
better than getting on stage and laying it all out there.
Who have guys shared a stage with? Any national
acts?
We’ve had the honor of sharing the stage with
many great bands of all different genres. Some fun ones
that come to mind are Pop Evil and Bio Hazard, Seventh
Day Slumber, Disciple and Project 86.
Most bands dream of making it big or reaching the
top. Do you guys have that dream or do you care if you
get a recording contract?
I don’t know if “making it to the top” consists of being signed to a label or getting a recording contract. So
far we’ve been able to fulfill our dreams without having
to give up any part of ourselves. I think the term is subjective to personal perspective. Just like we are a “big”
band to some of our fans, but completely unknown and
irrelevant to those who’ve never heard of us.
Not saying we would never turn down a deal with a
label, but to spark our interest would take being able to
offer something to our band that we cannot accomplish
ourselves. If, in the right time it comes together for us
like that, then it would be another step toward expanding our platform and we would be happy.
How do you balance your music with other obligations like school, work, or girlfriend?
Having perspective and balance is important to
this business. I am blessed to be married to our bass
player Nathan so we share the same dreams and goals.
On the road we definitely have less time for ourselves
but we make up for it when we are home. We tour pretty consistently through out the year and have no other
jobs or responsibilities. I feel blessed to have a band that
gives everything to the music and touring.
So that’s about it any last words?
We would like to thank all of our fans, friends and
families who have stood by us tirelessly through our ups
and downs. It means a great
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