Chuck Taylors and The Pillows

I've used this blog to whine about what I want out of life and what I want to do, and I hate it that the more I think about it, the more I realize I have no clue. However, I do have a good idea of where my interests lie. I've been somewhat of a musician for a while now, I started playing violin in 3rd grade (to calm the surprised looks out there, it didn't last), then I picked up the trumpet in 5th grade. I did stick with trumpet for a while and eventually switched over to baritone, and I'm not half bad, as any marching thunder member could tell you. After a couple of unsuccessful forays into piano and guitar, I finally picked up the mandolin this school year, and I really like it. I've also sang for a long time now, I started seriously singing in about 7th grade and after about a two year break, I'm starting to get back into it.

With that said, during that two year break, I delved deeper into music then I ever thought I could. Through work at WMUL and Snob-Rock Live! I've gotten really into the alternative scene, and specially the local music scene, with Scene From A Movie emerging as my favorite local band. In the same vein, I'm really into the Fall Out Boys and the All-American Rejects out there. That is the impression anyone gets from looking at me, however, that is only scratching the surface. My favorite band of all time is Nickel Creek, I'm into the bluegrassy instruments with a newer music sound. I'm also really into pop music, mainly stuff that stems from Disney artists, but I give everyone a fair shot. Hilary Duff is a huge celebrity crush of mine, and it goes deeper then looks, I love her music. I'm also love Ryan Cabrera, Ashlee Simpson, McFly (an awesome British band you all should check out), and Alexz Johnson (someone else you have to check out if you haven't already). There's always going to be a place in my heart for ska, gotta love the horns with the overly happy beats. And finally, as a country boy, I did grow up on country music. I did that whole boycott country thing for a little while, then I got over it and realized there is still some good country out there. You have to love the classics, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, but I'm also into a few current artists. I have always been into the Dixie Chicks (they happened to be playing bluegrass during my boycott so they were allowed), Lee Ann Rimes is amazing, and Keith Urban is one of those artists that transcends genres, so he's in. I'm selectively into hip-hop and will always love 90s pop, but the only other artists of note are Black Eyed Peas (and solo Fergie by association), BBMak, and B*Witched.

If I had a band, I would want to incorporate all of those influences. I would want a band that sounds like nothing else. I want to have a band that is primarily like a pop/rock band, with a lead singer playing mandolin. This band will occasionally do some ska stuff, allowing me to switch over to trumpet and allow someone else to sing. I really want the band to go acoustic every now and then. I would love at least one female in my band and the ability to play an instrument in a traditional rock band is a plus. So here's the plug, if you would like to be in a band that could potentially change the face of music, let me know, I can help. I've had trouble writing music in the past, but I feel I could do it in a group of like-minded talented musicians. If anyone out there is interested, let me know, shoot me a message, leave a comment, whatever, just let me know. I need the works, two guitars, a bassist, and a drummer. Let me know!