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 !!
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