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Westford
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Tony: "Westford is a group of young musicians, who have a passion for writing and playing an outstanding mix of rock, pop, and emo."
Jake: "I'm going to be the evil genius that starts this as a full band interview. Haha. Let me clarify that what we play is not LYRICALLY emo! I personally choose not to be assosciated with sociopathic softy-punk kleenex rock. Musically we may not be Napalm Death, but our live shows are still nuts, so don't be deterred by labels!"
Jake: "I'm going to be the evil genius that starts this as a full band interview. Haha. Let me clarify that what we play is not LYRICALLY emo! I personally choose not to be assosciated with sociopathic softy-punk kleenex rock. Musically we may not be Napalm Death, but our live shows are still nuts, so don't be deterred by labels!"
Why this name?
Tony: [The Real Story] "We found jackets at a thrift store with WESTFORD written on the back...they were cool jackets...the end."
Jake: [embelished story] "It's a big scam to destroy the hearts and souls of people living in or around Westford, Mass ::smiles::"
Jake: [embelished story] "It's a big scam to destroy the hearts and souls of people living in or around Westford, Mass ::smiles::"
Do you play live?
Tony: "We play live wherever/whenever we can! WE LOVE IT. If you want to book us send us an e-mail: westfordbooking@yahoo.com"
Jake: "I fully agree! Any five people willing to listen to us in any amount of space is greatly appreciated!"
John: "i love playing shows and meeting new people/bands. i usually break stuff too! its exciting you should come check it out!"
Jake: "I fully agree! Any five people willing to listen to us in any amount of space is greatly appreciated!"
John: "i love playing shows and meeting new people/bands. i usually break stuff too! its exciting you should come check it out!"
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Tony: "The internet is an excellent tool for bands to get exposure. It is helping a lot of bands gain new fans, and meet people who can further enhance their band's career."
Jake: "Totally, though I'd still like to get geared up on live exposure too. The internet may be a great way to get out Quick, but nothing beats a Saturday night and sweaty teenagers!"
Jake: "Totally, though I'd still like to get geared up on live exposure too. The internet may be a great way to get out Quick, but nothing beats a Saturday night and sweaty teenagers!"
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Tony: "Yes, considering the contract wasn't a complete scam."
Jake: "Absolutely. I think a lot of underground bands fear becoming a joke, but I see it as a HUGE platform to actually tell our generation something worth hearing besides 'it's over, there is no more rock n roll', you know?"
Jake: "Absolutely. I think a lot of underground bands fear becoming a joke, but I see it as a HUGE platform to actually tell our generation something worth hearing besides 'it's over, there is no more rock n roll', you know?"
Band History:
Tony: "Westford is a fairly new band, its members come from several different well respected bands in the area. Although Westford is just a new born band, there live shows have already started to create a lot of excitement in the music community. Look for Westford's full length coming soon."
Jake: "Tony's a f*ckin genius. Let us not recall that Other minimally successful band we had that propelled Westford to excellence in a mere three shows somehow...*coughcough* Hahaha."
Jake: "Tony's a f*ckin genius. Let us not recall that Other minimally successful band we had that propelled Westford to excellence in a mere three shows somehow...*coughcough* Hahaha."
Your influences?
Tony: "We have many influences ranging from Glassjaw, and thursday, to artists like Sting, and the Beatles."
John: "glassjaw, every time i die, alexisonfire, coheed and cambria, zao, norma jean, albert react, further seems forever, at the drive in, 18 visions, eisley, and other stuff."
Jake: "Damn right we chill off the Beatles! I would also like to give props to Bjork, Radiohead, APHEX TWIN, The Mars Volta, and The Darkness. Oh, and Heart. Everyone needs to listen to Heart...what's everyone else listening to...?"
John: "glassjaw, every time i die, alexisonfire, coheed and cambria, zao, norma jean, albert react, further seems forever, at the drive in, 18 visions, eisley, and other stuff."
Jake: "Damn right we chill off the Beatles! I would also like to give props to Bjork, Radiohead, APHEX TWIN, The Mars Volta, and The Darkness. Oh, and Heart. Everyone needs to listen to Heart...what's everyone else listening to...?"
Favorite spot?
Jake: "Camping in my backyard/THE-C during the summer! This is an open invitation to EVERYONE!"
John: "anywhere we are playing a show. but Las Vegas is my fave place ever"
John: "anywhere we are playing a show. but Las Vegas is my fave place ever"
Equipment used:
Jake: "Everyone should get ACID 4.0 and slice some beats! Where are the genius tech-heads at?!"
Anything else...?
John: "drugs are gay"