Email interview with Andy, drummer for See You Next Tuesday.
First off can you state your name and what you
do in the band?
Andy Dalton, Drums
When did the band for and how did all of the
members meet?
We've all been mutual friends for a while. Pretty much through
our local music scene.
Can you elaborate on the name of the band and how it relates to Sex and the
City and anything else?
It's a reference from that show, yes and we're a fan of the phrase in
general. Also the name kinda pokes fun at band names that have days of the
week in their band name. Our name isn't all that incredibly serious.
You recently signed to Ferret Records. How did that come about and what was
it like switching from Debello to Ferret?
Since we've started we've always done things our selves and haven't needed
too much outside help getting our shit done. We recorded our 3 song sampler
before we were with Debello, and Ferret picked us up right after we played
the 10th annual Dirt Fest. A bunch of Ferret bands and staff were at the
show apparently and the word spread. Some things are easier being on Ferret,
but we're definately going to step it up a notch since we're playing in a
much bigger ball field so to speak.
Had any other labels shown interest?
We've heard some things, yes and no. I don't wanna name drop. But had we not
gone with Ferret, we probably would have gone with Hewhocorrupts INC. Those
are really good guys and they have their heads on straight.
When can we expect a release out on Ferret?
March 20th if all goes according
to plan
You’re hitting the road with Job For a Cowboy and Psyopus early next year.
Stoked?
Extremely. We've played some shows with Job and they're all great
guys. Very down to earth. We just got done with a tour with Psyopus, and
we'll be quite happy to see them again. =)
If you could play a show with any three artists, past or present, who would
they be?
Van Halen, KoRn, Tu Pac
How did you guys hook up with Travis after the departure of Rick on bass?
Travis played guitar in Gnarly Davidson with Rick and is a friend of all of
ours. He's very passionate about music and is almost like a walking
encyclopedia for bands in this scene.
Who has been your favorite bands to share the stage with?
Converge, Great
Redneck Hope, Number 12 Looks Like You, and Ed Gein probably.
Metallica or Megadeth?
Old Metallica I guess. The real question is Hagar or
Roth?
What is the scene like in Michigan?
Detroit kids will kill you. For the most part everyone knows everyone in
this state. It's not all sectioned off. Michigan is really good about
supporting their artists and whatnot. Very rarely are there "area code
wars." Kids really like music here cause we're kind of an ignored part of
the country and there isn't much to do.
You have some pretty gnarly/graphic song titles. How do you come up with the
titles?
Almost everything is a reference to a movie or a tv show or
something silly. Watch enough movies and television and you'll figure them
all out.
Do you guys have any pre show rituals?
Aside from finding everyone in the
band and telling them that it's time to play, the only thing we really do is
stretch and ask where the free water is ha ha.
Where do you think the band would be without sites like Myspace and
Purevolume?
We didn't rely on either of those to get us going, but they certainly helped
big time. Myspace in particular. We just used the tried and true method of
working your ass off and playing as many shows as we can handle. But both
sites are invaluable tools for anyone looking to start a band these days. It
really blows my mind what it's doing to the local music scenes.
That’s it. Do you have any last words for the fans and readers?
Support your scene. No band will ever get anywhere without your help. So buy
as many t shirts and cds as you possible can. That money goes towards gas
and food! Don't sit outside the venues all night. If you paid money to see
bands play, go watch them. And give bands you've never heard of before a
chance. They just might blow you away.
