Vivid Season is the first band I interviewed for my local music series.
Vivid Season formed in the summer of 2008 bringing together a group seasoned musicians that put on a fun live show. Their set list of modern rock favorites keep the girls dancing and the guys drinking. The band sets the tone for a party atmosphere with a friendly following that hands out temporary tattoos and stickers, and by keeping an ongoing banter with the crowd. If you haven't checked them out yet you're missing out on some good rock n roll! You can catch up with the band at www.facebook.com/vividseasonrocks.
- How, when, and why did the band come together?
Vivid Season came together in the Summer 0f '08...I answered an ad that Mike Jones had put on MdParty.com looking for a vocalist.
- How did you pick the band name?
I came up with this name while sitting at my desk..had 2 CD's that I had been listening to laying out.. Dream Theater's - A Change Of Season" & Living Colour's "Vivid".
- What brand of instruments and equipment do you use and why?
These guys are all using "boutique" top of the line gear. We're all "gear whores" in the end. There seems to be a never ending "quest for tone". Splawn Amplifiers (guitars), JET guitars, Schroeder guitars, Bergantino & Bag End Bass Cabinets(both self powered) w/a Kern Pre amp for Bass, Modulus Basses, Pearl Session Custom Series Drums, Zildgan Cymbals, Evans Heads, Iron Cobra Pedals.
- Do you play originals or covers or both?
Covers - This is just for fun.
- Why did you decide to play this type of music?
We chose modern rock because we all want to continuously learn new material, learn new techniques, & keep it fresh for us as musicians.
- What makes your sound different from other bands?
Top of the line gear and production and top notch musicianship. These guys are perfectionists. They have to learn every little nuance of the song, the little things that most people don't even notice matter a great deal this group. It is painstaking sometimes at practice, but the end result is totally worth it.
- What bands influence your sound?
We have varied influences, but mostly we're trying to mimic whoever's song we are covering at the moment.
- If you play covers; how do you choose songs for your set list?
Radio airplay, requests and most importantly audience response.
- If you write originals; what is your inspiration and method of writing? Does one person write and then bring the idea to the band or do you have a jam session?
N/A..at this time
- What is your most embarrassing moment or blooper on stage?
Thankfully that hasn't happened yet.
- What is your most memorable fan experience?
Boobies! We get flashed quite often! (mostly because we encourage it!)
- Can you credit anyone with helping you with booking, support, and/or promotion, or do you do it all yourself? If you’ve had help, who?
I (Mickie) do all the booking, accounting, promo, websites etc. Our friends and fans also help spread the word when it comes to promo. I'd love to have some help, but it's a non-paying position, so it's impossible to find anyone who is interested.
- If you could make a suggestion to the venues in the area what would it be?
Make sure you have enough area for a band to actually set up with enough power and receptacles available as well. Half price tabs are a nice gesture and spend a little time on advertising! I don't mean putting the bands name on the marquee out front as they are loading in! The internet is also FREE, it doesn't cost anything...just a little time but it seems that it has always been and will always be the sole responsibility of the band to advertise, promote and bring the crowd. Though you rarely will get credit when you do pack the house...you will surely get all of the blame if the place is empty.
- What was the last band you went to see? Anyone local?
The last band I went to see was Alter Bridge (for the 5th time) at Rams Head Live.
- What song requests do you repeatedly get that aren’t on your set list?
Skynyrd! Metallica! Pantera!
- Are there any songs you would refuse to play?
Oh hell yes, lots of them, lol. The list would be way too long to type.
- What advice would you give to a band just starting out?
Save your money and buy quality gear. Practice, practice, practice. Learn the entire song correctly. Don't just play the root chord/note. Find every little nuance and play it. Practice, practice, practice. You are part of a group. Play as such.
- Star Wars or Star Trek?
The Big Lebowski!
- How do you get yourself and your gear to your shows?
At present everyone is responsible for their own transportation.
- What are your plans for the future?
No plans...just want to keep on having fun and ride this wave for as long as possible. We're all getting old, lol. We keep telling each other this is our last great rock band. After this we'll all have to take jobs in Vegas, or on cruise ships performing lounge music! Lol
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