Friday, July 17, 2009

Saint's 7: Get The Girl

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Where in the world is Antioch California and what kind of music do they make over there? We're sure that James Heller, Jordan Davis, TJ Martell, and John Lasack who make up the band Get The Girl could tell you. Another thing we're very sure of is that when they release their demo 1..2...3...Adventure! they'll be sure to win the hearts of many with their songs Imaginary Girlfriend and Sleep Tomorrow in Class.

Where does the name Get the Girl come from?

The name Get the Girl comes from an AOL chat TJ and Jordan were having about band names and we all had hopes that being in a band would help us "get the girl" and that's when it hit Jordan for a name. We all loved it and now its our name.

According to your myspace bio, each Get the Girl's band member came from a different band and came together to form GTG. What kind of advantages (or disadvantages) does this give the band?

Well even though we were all in other bands before Get the Girl we all knew each other before GTG. James and TJ have been family friends for a long time and John and TJ met each other in middle school and formed a band called legend with friend Jackson. Jordan and James were in many bands together until Jordan went to Deer Valley and met TJ and joined their band changing the name to the undecided. Later at TJ's birthday party we added James and Jackson had left the band a while back. Its an advantage because we all knew what we wanted to be at that point witch made it easier.

You guys have released individual songs to name a few...Sound of Summer, If I were a Surgeon, etc. but no EP or full length album. Do you have any plans to release either in the near future?

Actually all those songs are on our DEMO called 1...2...3.. ADVENTURE! but we haven't set a date to put that out yet.

What's the hardest thing about being in a band?

Making times for band practice with everyone's schedules is the hardest part by far. Also groupies (j/k)

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In our spare time we all have side projects James has various bands and Jordan TJ and John are in a band together called Playing in the Streets. We all like to hangout with each other and go shopping (Laughs)

What bands are you guys listening to right now?

We are listing to old Blink-182, Some All Time Low, and a bunch of other stuff I cant think of at the moment.

And here's your shameless self-promo spot: anything you'd like to add about yourselves, the music, or anything else?

Our music is all about things that happen to us and we hope you like it. You should all check out our other bands and comment us! :)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Saint's 7: Blameshift

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Hungry for more time on the road, Blameshift is on yet another summer tour to rock your jocks off. In this interview, bassist Joe Meyer, talks set lists, dream tours, and killing time. Check the dates above and make sure you get your ass out to see these guys (and gal) in a city near you!

You guys are astonishingly still unsigned. What would you guys look for in a label when those offers start coming in? Have any labels contacted you thus far? If you could choose which label you could be signed under who would you choose & why?
Ultimately, we're looking for a label that is as stoked to work with us as we are with them. We're a very hard-working band, and we expect the same in return with a label. We have some label interest so far, and the feedback from the new music is very positive so far. Right now though, I won't say who the interest is from because I don't wanna jinx anything or start rumors. We don't have an ideal label in mind - just anyone who is as hardworking as we are really. Of course, some strong financial backing would be critical, and advertising is something we need the most.

Blameshift is currently headed on yet another tour. Will you be playing songs off The Test, newer songs such as Saints & Sinners, or a mixture of both?

It's gonna be a mix of both. Songs off "The Test" were written with the live show in mind, so they translate well to the stage. Some of the newer songs we got experimental with, and they benefit from some studio production and and slower tempos. We like to keep the energy level high and flowing when performing.

For those who have never seen Blameshift live, What can we expect from your live show?

We have a new and improved light show!! I have longer hair, so you'll be seeing less of my ugly mug on stage. Aside from that, everyone now has a microphone again, so expect alot of witty banter and off-color jokes.

If you could choose anyone dead or alive. Who would be on your dream tour?

Our dream tour...man that's a tough one. A lot of great bands have a great live show. I'd have to narrow it down to a couple though. My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, Story of the Year.

What do you guys plan on doing to kill time while on the road?

Repairing the bus mostly. HahA !! As I write this, on day 2 of this tour, we've already got bus issues. It's beign repaired 60 miles away, and we're stayign with friends in Pittsburgh.

When we're not doign that though, we all keep real busy. Jenny sleeps alot. Tim drives the bus alot. James is studying hibachi-style cooking, and I am experimenting with different ways of being rejected by girls.

What are 3 of the most unnecessary items you tend to bring on tour with you?

Tim, James, and Jenny. Every time I get in the bus, there they are - taking up all this valuable real-estate on the couch and bunks, breathing all the air.

I don't really have anything unnecessary with me. I've got a check list of everything I need to get by. I'm a guy, so it's a pretty short check list. Some say the light show might be a little excessive, but I enjoy doing that. We still play places that don't have a light show, and we really pride ourselves on bringing the whole show.

Any last words? Recommendations? Shout-outs?

I recommend everyone try and make all the dates on the tour. We've got 9 Hot Topic Acoustic shows this summer, so we'll be hangin' out and blowin' it up in malls Tiffany-style all across America. The Summer De-Tour is upon you all !!