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Give us a little background on the band.

Give us a little background on the band.

I grew up in York, Maine and have been performing all my life. I began writing songs when I was in third grade and began playing drums, guitar, bass, and piano shortly after. As soon as I was able, I began performing. I ended up going to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. I am now performing with my band full time. 

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your band before?

A mixture of pop, rock, and country. I’ve been called the male version of Taylor Swift.

Again, for those unfamiliar with your band, could you briefly describe the band’s history from its inception to the present time?

I began writing with Adam and Michael Scharff when I was still in high school. When I went to Berklee College of Music, I decided that I needed to find a band to perform the songs that we had been writing. That is where I met John Mullett (fiddle, keyboards, guitar, vocals). After a number of different lineup changes, Michael Scharff joined the band on bass guitar and vocals, and Adam Scharff joined on lead guitar and vocals. We recorded our first EP, Long Gone, and went looking for a permanent drummer. We found Mark Davenport who will be making his recording debut with the band on our forthcoming EP, Take You Away.

Who are you some of your musical influences?

The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, The Who, etc.

If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Mumford and Sons.

If you could play a show at any venue in the world, where would you choose to perform?    

Madison Square Garden. 

Tell us a random fact about yourself.

I’m gluten free (not by choice).

Who inspires you musically and personally?

Musically: Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney. Personally: My songwriting partners.

What is your favorite song to perform on Long Gone?

It’s Just the Night.

If you could be any animal, what animal would you want to be?

A coyote.

How can fans get more involved with the band and helping to promote?

They can join the street team. Our street team leader will give you missions and ways to promote the music. You can also get free stuff if you help promote the band!

What are your plans for the rest of the winter and this coming spring/summer? Any tour plans?  

We have a new EP coming out in April called Take You Away. We will be touring throughout the rest of the spring/summer to support the new record. 

If you were a T-shirt what would you say?

Rock n Roll can save you soul.

What are some goals you would like to achieve in 2011?  

Play for more people than I’ve ever played for before.

Where can fans find you online? (facebook page, twitter etc.)

www.skylertunes.com 
www.facebook.com/skylertunes 
www.twitter.com/skylertunes 
www.youtube.com/skylertunes

Any last words for your fans?        
Thank you for all of the support!

Interview with Just Kait.

http://www.myspace.com/sevenstoryfall

Please introduce yourself and your position in the band.

Hi, I’m hunter and i do vox, guitar and synth.

Give us a little background on the band.

I started in ’02. Shane came in ‘07 and Stephan and Brent came this year.

To someone who has never heard Seven Story Fall before, how would you describe your sound?

We are a mix of pop punk, hardcore, experimental, alternative; like a day to remember meets all time low meets asking Alexandria.

Again, for those unfamiliar with your band, could you briefly describe the band’s history from its inception to the present time?

We’ve played hundreds of shows around the Midwest and have toured down south also.
We have 3 cd’s out and are working on a 4^th.

Who are you some of your musical influences?

Music in general is our influence.

How did you come up with the name ‘Seven Story Fall? 

One of our first bassist came up with it a long time ago and we never knew how, but we just kept it.

You’re going on tour very soon, are you excited?   

Yes, we just got home it was very fun we went a lot of places. The beach was the best!

Do you have any wild or crazy stories from previous tours? Tell us one!

Yes, not that we can say haha.

If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

A day to remember, silverstein, story of the year.

Tell us a random fact about each member.

Hunter -I love fruit haha

Shane - has a cat named Reggie

Stephan - loves fried ochra

Brent - addicted to chicken

Who inspires you musically and personally?

Everything around us and all the people in our lives.

If you were a jellybean what flavor would you be?

Lemon, I love lemon candy

How can fans get more involved with the band and helping to promote?

I think just showing up to shows more would be awesome.

Is there anything in the near future that fans could look forward to?  

We are coming out with a new cd soon.

What are some goals you would like to achieve before the end of the year? 

Get signed and tour with a signed band.

We came up with a few word associations. Just write the first thing that comes to mind.   

Peace: love

New York: city

Music: life

Summer: hot

Tour: fun

Seven: story fall =)

http://www.myspace.com/memphismayfire

Please introduce yourself and your position in the band.

Hi, I’m Kellen, I play guitar and sing in the band.

 To someone who has never heard Memphis May Fire before, how would you describe your sound?

 I suppose I would say that we are our own version rock n roll inspired riffs with a modern heaviness, and a positive, in-your-face message.

 Again, for those unfamiliar with your band, could you briefly describe the band’s history from its inception to the present time?

Well, we started in early 2007 and quickly went from being a solid local band to touring band, to signed national touring band within a matter of months. From there it’s been a lot of touring, blood, sweat, and a ton of hardships and heartbreak to overcome. All in all, it’s made us stronger and better than ever before. We were blessed with Matt as our new singer in late 08 and it’s been awesome ever since. After a short break, we released ‘Sleepwalking’ last summer to rave reviews and began touring in support of it immediately. Now, with Japan and many national tours under our belt, we’re gearing up to release an EP and a full length, and are heading to Europe in October/November.

 Who are you some of your musical influences?

 We listen to everything honestly. Of course everyone has their own personal favorites but we truly listen to everything. I think it’s probably common knowledge now that we love Drake, (we play it before every show). Personally, I think 90’s rock influenced me a lot, (STP, Soundgarden) but I’m a sucker for heavier rock bands like Killswitch and Atreyu and I still jam Meshuggah’s ‘Obzen’.

 How did you come up with the name Memphis May Fire?

I wish I had a sweet story for you, (and I’m sure there is one I’ve used before) but it was something we all agreed on at the time and it truly felt like us. When we came up with that, we were all like, “yea, let’s do it!”

 You recently announced a tour in the UK and Europe. Are you excited?

We are so stoked to go overseas. We got our feet wet when we went to Japan and had an amazing time, so we’re itching to get to the UK and Europe to show them how we do it down here in Texas. 

 Do you have any wild or crazy stories from previous tours? Tell us one!

Well, this is something we’re still dealing with but basically earlier this year our transmission crapped out in New Mexico so we had to get it fixed to continue touring. We went negative in our account just paying for the dang thing, and it took 6 days to fix and if it weren’t for the Cracker Barrel in Las Cruces we basically would have starved. It finally was fixed and worked fine until it broke down again 3 months later in San Diego. The transmission mechanic said that whoever put this transmission in used bad parts, old parts, wrong parts, and even put parts in upside down! Needless to say we broke the bank again trying to pay for the new one because the sketchy shop in Las Cruces had fraudulent “warranties” that were a huge joke. All in all, bad times but we made the best of it for sure!

 If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

 Every Time I Die, BTMH, and Stone Temple Pilots (just to so I could die happy). 

 Tell us a random fact about each member.

Cory was probably a full grown man at age 12, Ryan drives his mustang like a nascar driver, Eric sleeps with his eyes and mouth open, and Matt can talk anyone into anything. 

 What’s something your fans, or anyone, would be shocked to know about you?

It’s not that shocking but only two of us are actually from Texas, the rest of the band is from out of state. And no, we are NOT from Memphis for the last time!

 Who inspires you musically and personally?

Musically, I’ve been really stoked lately on the tasteful musicianship in August Burns Red. Those guys are sooo good.

 What’s your favorite part of touring?

Eating Taco Bell everyday and having kids come up to me and tell me that they’re glad I decided to make music because it inspires them. 

 If you were a T-shirt what would you say?

Probably “Huh?” 

 What song by another artist do you wish you would have written?

 “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne because then I would be rich enough to retire right now. 

 What are your plans for this coming fall? Any tours, after the UK/Europe one?  

We have stuff in the works, and a lot of big plans/announcements to go along with all the new music we’ll be putting out in the next couple months. 

 Is there anything in the near future that fans could look forward to?  

BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW MUSIC. And to answer the question I’ve been getting a lot, it is awesome, and heavy. 

 What are some goals you would like to achieve before the end of the year?  

Dominate the UK and Europe and come back home with so cash for once, and after the new music comes out, get the recognition I feel we’ve deserved.

 Thank you so much for doing this interview. Is there anything you’d like to add?     

You are very welcome! Keep your eyes and ears ready for September! New face melting music is on the way!!

Kellen McGregor

http://www.myspace.com/setitoff

Please introduce yourself and your position in the band. 

Hey! I’m Zach Something I play guitar in Set it off
 
Give us a little background on the band.

The band started in 2008 playing our first show july 25th 2008 and ever since then we have been touring and touring to get out name out there.

To someone who has never heard Set It Off before, how would you describe your sound?

Well to be honest we are going into a new sound right now. If I wanted someone to hear our record calm before the storm I would say it’s a classic pop punk album, but for the new music. We are all so so so so excited to release it! It’s a brand new sound that I think all our fans are going to be so proud of us and love the direction we are taking the music in!

Who are some of your musical influences? 

We are all so dif when it comes to music but some influenceses are definitely Fall out boy, Panic at the disco, My chemical Romance and so so so so many more
 
How did you come up with the name ‘Set It Off’? 

It’s actually from a fall out boy song called “calm before the storm”
 
You just finished a tour with Score 24, how was it? Any good tour stories?

It was amazing! We love those dudes to death! We miss them everyday. One day we all went to the st.louis zoo together and had a blast playing with goats. Haha
 
If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

Myself It would be a weird show but I would love nothing more then Paramore, Brand new and Muse… I would stand side stage every night and be blown away everynight.
 
Tell us a random fact about each member. 

Austin can blow out his diaphragm to punch you with it. Cody has played clarinet for over 10 years. Dan HATES HATES HATES Spiders, and myself? I am 100% obsessed with Harry Potter
 
How does your band differ from other bands in your genre?

Our live set. We feel we have a really good in your face live set that could bring the most uncomfortable person to start taping their toes and bobbing their head til they are going crazy and jumping all over the place. 
 
Who inspires you musically and personally?

For me I would say Brand new. Those dudes are amazing at what they do. Theres so many more I could list though
 
If you were a jellybean what flavor would you be?

Pink lemonade… I don’t know first thing that came to mind
 
How can fans get more involved with the band and helping to promote?

Join or make street teams. Spreading the word about us anyway you can. We love each and everyone of our fans and we are so thankful to have them.
 
If you were a T-shirt what would you say?

Hey there my names Zach and yes I am a t-shirt
 
What are some goals you would like to achieve before the end of the year?

Tour a lot to get our name out there!

 
We came up with a few word associations. Just write the first thing that comes to mind.    
 
Peace: Is always good
 
New York: Pizza

Music: LIFE
 
Summer: TOUR

Tour: SUMMER/ BEST TIME OF MY LIFE!
 
Thank you so much for doing this interview. Is there anything you’d like to add?  
Yes! I would like to add that our new song HUSH HUSH will be coming out very soon so keep your eyes open! We are all so damn excited for this song to drop!Thanks a lot!
Much loveZach Something

http://www.myspace.com/thehit

Please introduce yourself and your position in the band. 

Hi! My name is Jorge & I play guitar for The Hit

To someone who has never heard The Hit before, how would you describe your sound?

Well, we’ve been recording a new CD as of late. I’d say it sounds similar to the old school feel of Good Charlotte & maybe Jimmy Eat World. Definitely broaden our genre from Pop/Rock to Dance/Pop 

 Again, for those unfamiliar with your band, could you briefly describe the band’s history from its inception to the present time?

Band started out with Kade (vocalist) writing songs for fun & wanted to pursue something further. He collected some old time buddies to start a full band. We recorded a Demo EP with Geoff Rockwall (FTSK, AVP, Disco Curtis) & played many shows following its release. In the winter of 2009, we went into the studio with Matt Grabe (The Maine, The Summer Set, Rocket to the Moon) in Arizona to record a full length. Now we are planning on releasing the album Early in 2011 ;) not brief but you get the idea.

Who are you some of your musical influences?

I always listened to the radio since my parents wouldn’t buy me cd’s or tapes. So anything pop or on the radio I always listened to. As I grew older I was able to purchase music for myself and listened to lots of metal. Wouldn’t say that influences me but I certainly enjoy it :)

How did you come up with the name The Hit? 

I’m pretty sure it’s some where along the lines of Kade showing some demos to a few friends. They would say “dude that song is a HIT!”. Thus punning the idea of hit songs with our actual band name

Do you have any wild or crazy stories from previous tours? Tell us one!

We were filming a music video in Cali. It was a pretty set by the beach, but we had to haul all our gear over a few mountains that looked pretty deadly to me. So we finally do that but then get kicked out by marshalls because we didn’t have permits to be there. So we load back all our gear & rush to the Stickam headquarters to do a performance. Pretty much the whole day was a disaster. Definitely one of the busiest days of my life!

If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

The All American Rejects, Green Day or Blink 182 when they finally come out with a new album lol

Tell us a random fact about each member.

Me: Weird

Kade: Weirder

Mike: Sports Guy

Colin: Guido

Mark: Business Guru

Who inspires you musically and personally?

Friends, Family, Music, Problems, Boredom, Chicks 

What’s your favorite part of touring? 

Getting away from home! lol, and meeting people

If you were a T-shirt what would you say?

WWJD (what would Jorge do)

What are your plans for the rest of the summer and this coming fall? Any tours? 

The summer is nearly at it’s end. Definitely have some tours in the works for the fall time… the best time!!!  

How can fans get more involved with the band and helping to promote?

We just created a mailing list where you can become a Fan/Street Team! You get a free Song once ya sign up! But following us on twitter or liking us facebook to keep up on other news is always important. Mainly listening to our music and sharing it with friends is the biggest thing you can do

Is there anything in the near future that fans could look forward to? 

A new full length album and lots of touring! Get ready :) 

What are some goals you would like to achieve before the end of the year?  

Playing Halo Reach when it comes out & dominating everybody playing ;) but hopefully we get a jump start on some tours so we can meet new people

We came up with a few word associations. Just write the first thing that comes to mind.   

Peace: John Lennon

New York: Ehh

Music: Rap

Summer: Beach

Tour: I’m ready

Hit: The Hit ;)

Thank you so much for doing this interview! Is there anything you’d like to add? 

Thanks for taking the time to ask the questions & spreading the word! Keep a look out for our NEW album coming out early 2011!!! Sign up on our email list to get the inside scoop on us & get our song CONCEITED for free!!! http://thehit.fanbridge.com  

 -Jorge (The Hit)

We have a new photographer and interviewer named Melissa! She goes to a lot of concerts and takes very good pictures. We’re excited to be working with her and added a few pictures she has taken.    

We have a new photographer! her name is Monica and she has taken pictures of a lot of awesome bands! We’re excited to be working with her! Make sure you check out all of her pictures on http://www.flickr.com/photos/carcrashheartsphotography/ 

We’ll add some pictures of her’s later!     

The Summer Set’s Shout out to PLP. 

Chris Koon.

http://www.myspace.com/chriskoon

Score 24.

http://www.myspace.com/score24band

     http://www.myspace.com/crossyourfingersutah

       Give us a little background on the band:

     Well this band consists of…. Me =) Im Trey Williams, im 17 years old and this is what i         do express myself. I love writing music. Music is my passion, cliche, but true!

 How would you describe your music?

 I would say poppy acoustic or maybe even just plain pop =) 

 Who are you some of your musical influences?

 I have so many. Golly. I love FTSK and The Maine and The Summer Set. I guess it just depends on my moood!

 Are you planning on touring any time in the near future?

 Its my dream and goal! Im working so hard to get to it and hopefully i can sometime in the future.

 If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

 There are so many. I would like touring with Stephen Jerzak because we fit around the same style, but i think throwing Forever The Sickest Kids and my friends Face Punch on there would be EPIC.

 If 2 bands had a baby and your band was the baby, who would the two parent bands be?

 Foreverthesickestkids (again) and… The Temptations (hahahah)

 Tell us a random fact about yourself:

 I am scared to death of moths…

 How does your band differ from other bands in your genre?

 I think it is a little different because i have many styles of music. For instance, PickItUpBaby is WAY different then OurSmallTown and way different then TheseLipsDontLie… if that makes sense.

 Who inspires you musically and personally?

Personally has to be my parents and my grandpa. They have ALL taught me that hard work ALWAYS pays off. Musically it has to be Stephen Jerzak. He is super successful and has gone a long way.

 If you were a jelly bean what flavor would you be?

 I dont like jelly beans… but i like orange tic tacs?

 If you were a T-shirt what would you say?

 Brohio

 How can fans get more involved with the band and helping to promote?

 Posting bulletins, following me on twitter, making street teams, ANYTHING helps soooo much!

 What’s new for your band in 2010?

 Im working on that =) There might be some good things… VERY good things!

 Word Association: WHATS THAT? Is that where i just put one word?

 Peace: Love

 New York: I want to go there

 Music: Passion

 Tour: Goal

 Summer: Tan… Buff

 Car: 1994 Honda Accord EX… its loud.

 Twitter: @crossyourtrey

 Fingers: CrossYourFingers =)

 Any last things you want to say to your fans?

I just love you all. You have all been SOOOO supportive and it means so much to me. I couldnt ask for more! Please keep me in mind and keep in touch!

http://www.myspace.com/allnightdynamite

This interview was from February, so the answers Denny told us are a little dated. They’re currently on tour with Cash Cash, Bamboo Shoots and The Blue Pages. Make sure to check out they’re myspace for dates.

Who are we talking to right now?

 Denny

 How would you describe your music?

  Pop

 Who are you some of your musical influences?

 Madonna, Prince, Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World

 Are you planning on touring any time in the near future?

 We love playing live, we hope to tour late spring early summer. No plans set in stone but we are trying to make it happen.  Might not be in the U.S. but either way we are trying to set up tours.

 If you could pick any 3 bands to be on tour with, who would it be?

 Cash Cash (they are our best friends in and outside of music, it would be so comfortable we know each other like brothers.)  Prince (cos he rocks out live like no other and I hear he still knows how to party) and the 3rd would be Third Eye Blind (because I have idolized their songs since I started writing music and it would a surreal moment of childhood fantasy becoming an actual reality.)

 Tell us a random fact about each member.  

 Joey up until VERY recently was obsessed with Final Fantasy 11 on the internet! lol  Hughie has legit A.D.D. and I kiiiinda have a thing for Lions.

 How does your band differ from other bands in your genre?  

 We are twin brothers who are focused on crafted the ultimate universal pop song.  A lot of people say that’s their goal but they get caught up in such ancillary things like a “Scene” or who’s wearing what and who knows who. Were 100% dedicated to one thing, writing a song to entertain the world.

 Who inspires you musically and personally?

 Musically we are inspired by amazing song writers from around the world like Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Bloodshy & Avant.  Personally we are inspired by our family, friends, and pop culture.  By the stories our grandparents tell us of how things use to be, by the way our parents support us, and by what is on TMZ lol truth!

 If you were a jelly bean what flavor would you be?

 Rainbow (do they have rainbow? If they don’t I call dibs on that! copyright D.L. 2010)

 If you were a T-shirt what would you say?

I’d be a blank t-shirt.  Ready to be designed and influenced by my environment.  Maybe a mustard stain or two depends on what day of the week I was worn ;o)

 How can fans get more involved with the band and helping to promote?  

 We get asked this a lot and it is always a welcomed question.  You can help us out greatly by purchasing our songs on itunes then burn or send them to all your friends.  Put us in your top friends on Myspace.  Make a flyer or a burned cd with a song or two of ours and hand them out at the mall or a concert.

 What’s new for your band in 2010?  

 We have a CD coming out in Japan late Feb.  Gonna be doing a lot of magazine spreads and interviews for over there. We’ll be on the radio over there as well, stoked bout that.  We also have a new American E.P. coming out in April or May. Hopefully a tour or two this summer.

Word association: 

Peace: Work

New York: Drunk

Music: Art

Tour: Grind

Snow: Day

Car: Stereo

Dynamite: BIG IN 2010!

 Any last things to say to your fans?

 Come Join us at our live web chats on stickam.com/allnightdynamite times and dates are posted on our myspace. Also we appreciate you sharing your time and love for music with us, we plan on giving you more love time and music than you can handle! <3

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