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armyofprawnz
Army of Prawnz
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The Army of Prawnz are a spunky lil band stuck smack dab in the middle of America. Formed in Fort Scott, Kansas in late 2002, the current linup began playing together the following summer. Since then, AoP have evolved from a punk band to sampling straight-ahead rock (Release) and even some death metal (Storm Chasers). Always trying to stay knee deep in the local music scene, AoP jump at the chance to play any concert thrown their way, sometimes angering friends and parents with their dedication to all that is Prawn. Part of that dedication extends to the fans, whom AoP love almost as much as playing music. Nothing beats a live show, pleasing a crowd doing something you love. If you've never been to an AoP show, we encourage you to attend, and we'll do our best to make sure it's the best concert you've ever been to!
Why this name?
Duncan: The band name was chosen by former bassist Bryan Weilert. America was about to go to war and at the moment Bryan and Duncan were obsessed with Vice City, and one of the towns in Vice City was called "Prawn Island." He put the two together and you get "Army of Prawnz." (The Z just sounded good at the time)
Do you play live?
Quinton: Oh yea; mostly in Fort Scott; Playing live is one of the best things ever; just getting in to the music and communicating raw emotions to the audience.
Wilson: i love to play live, anywhere, hmmm...i love to see other people sing alone...it makes me feel like i have contributed to something.
Trent: i love to play live.... my favorite place is madison square garden; favorite moment was seeing people go ape sh*** over our music....
Duncan: Anywhere with people.
Wilson: i love to play live, anywhere, hmmm...i love to see other people sing alone...it makes me feel like i have contributed to something.
Trent: i love to play live.... my favorite place is madison square garden; favorite moment was seeing people go ape sh*** over our music....
Duncan: Anywhere with people.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Quinton: I miss downloading music, it tuned me into a lot of bands that influenced what I'm doing now.
Trent:hmm...it helps people discover and get into music they wouldnt usually be exposed to, and it makes winny babies (like metallitca)show how dumb they are
Wilson: yes, i think it is a great thing, big time bands whine about it , saying they loose $, where they are rich in the first place, the real bands that play for the love of music love to get their music out however they can, i believe in music sharing
Duncan: The internet opens the music industry up to a lot of small and up coming bands.
Trent:hmm...it helps people discover and get into music they wouldnt usually be exposed to, and it makes winny babies (like metallitca)show how dumb they are
Wilson: yes, i think it is a great thing, big time bands whine about it , saying they loose $, where they are rich in the first place, the real bands that play for the love of music love to get their music out however they can, i believe in music sharing
Duncan: The internet opens the music industry up to a lot of small and up coming bands.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Quinton: Heck, that'd be amazing!
Duncan: Who wouldn't?
Duncan: Who wouldn't?
Band History:
Gigs:
March 12th - 8pm - Days Inn Banquet Room in Nevada w/ David Moses Bylerly, Dangerous Doug, and Pond Monkeys
March 6th, 2004 - 7 pm (doors at 6:30) - Liberty Theater w/ Pond Monkeys, The Rich Kids, and Life Site
January 31st, 2004 - 7 pm - Brasuell's Barn w/ Pond Monkeys, Heads Up, and Narrow-Minded Theory
January 9th, 2004 - 7 pm - High School Auditorium w/ Pond Monkeys, The Chinchillas, Heads Up, and CREATIVE MASTERMINDS!!!
November 28th, 2003 - 7 pm - @ Elks Lodge w/ Pond Monkeys, Desperate Pilot, and The Rich Kids
October 25th, 2003 - Brasuell's barn w/ Pondmonkeys Creative Masterminds, and Heads Up
October 17th, 2003 - Sterling Brawn's House
September 13th, 2003 - 7pm - Independance Science Center w/ 12 Ton and Claiming Haley
September 06th, 2003 - 7pm - Middle School Dance @ Buck Runn (also DJ-ed).
August 7th, 2003 - Bootleggers in Pittsburg w/ Joey's Brother
June 19th, 2003 - @ Buck Runn w/ Creative Masterminds and Pondmonkeys
March 12th - 8pm - Days Inn Banquet Room in Nevada w/ David Moses Bylerly, Dangerous Doug, and Pond Monkeys
March 6th, 2004 - 7 pm (doors at 6:30) - Liberty Theater w/ Pond Monkeys, The Rich Kids, and Life Site
January 31st, 2004 - 7 pm - Brasuell's Barn w/ Pond Monkeys, Heads Up, and Narrow-Minded Theory
January 9th, 2004 - 7 pm - High School Auditorium w/ Pond Monkeys, The Chinchillas, Heads Up, and CREATIVE MASTERMINDS!!!
November 28th, 2003 - 7 pm - @ Elks Lodge w/ Pond Monkeys, Desperate Pilot, and The Rich Kids
October 25th, 2003 - Brasuell's barn w/ Pondmonkeys Creative Masterminds, and Heads Up
October 17th, 2003 - Sterling Brawn's House
September 13th, 2003 - 7pm - Independance Science Center w/ 12 Ton and Claiming Haley
September 06th, 2003 - 7pm - Middle School Dance @ Buck Runn (also DJ-ed).
August 7th, 2003 - Bootleggers in Pittsburg w/ Joey's Brother
June 19th, 2003 - @ Buck Runn w/ Creative Masterminds and Pondmonkeys
Your influences?
Quinton: The White Stripes, Jimmy Eat World, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Pond Monkeys, Radiohead, Green Day
Trent: umm..influences.....pond monkeys, radio head, jimmy eat world, mxpx, the ataris, and blink 182
Duncan: Dave Matthews Band, Pond Monkeys, Radiohead.
Wilson: i have a few drummers in the family, and i remember past christmases hearing them working on cds, i also love to go to shows and see some great musicians, such as the deftones, ape cunningham has a very unique and creative style of drumming that i have never seen before, and travis barker is an awesome drummer, even though i don't care much for any of his bands
Trent: umm..influences.....pond monkeys, radio head, jimmy eat world, mxpx, the ataris, and blink 182
Duncan: Dave Matthews Band, Pond Monkeys, Radiohead.
Wilson: i have a few drummers in the family, and i remember past christmases hearing them working on cds, i also love to go to shows and see some great musicians, such as the deftones, ape cunningham has a very unique and creative style of drumming that i have never seen before, and travis barker is an awesome drummer, even though i don't care much for any of his bands
Favorite spot?
Quinton: Lawrence, Kansas
Trent: hmm....i love Cuntville, Kentucky...it smells like sh*** (real town by the way)
Wilson: hmm..idk..I really liked Orlando, but i like K.C. also, prolly anywhere but FS..lol...idk, anywhere that will help me further my musical skill
Duncan: Earth (Tanner likes Jamaica)
Trent: hmm....i love Cuntville, Kentucky...it smells like sh*** (real town by the way)
Wilson: hmm..idk..I really liked Orlando, but i like K.C. also, prolly anywhere but FS..lol...idk, anywhere that will help me further my musical skill
Duncan: Earth (Tanner likes Jamaica)
Equipment used:
Trent: PRS Santana SE or Fender Nashville Telecaster, Boss TU-2 Stage Tuner, Digitech Hot Rod Distortion, Ibanez Tubescreamer, Boss DS-1 Distortion, Ibanez CF7 Stereo Chorus/Flanger, Crate 2x12 combo
Duncan: PRS Tremonti SE or Epiphone Telecaster T-310, Digitech Digidelay Digital Delay, Arion Stage Tuner, Behringer 2x12 combo
Quinton: Alvarez P/J bass, Fender Bassman compact
Wilson: Sound Source 12, 13, and 16 in. toms, 14in. CB700 snare, 18in. Mapex Venus Series Bass Drum,
Cymbals: 15 Paiste hats, 14 zildian hats, 16 zildian crash, 18 pearl crash/ride, 20in. paiste crash/ride, 20in. zildian ride
Hardware: Pearl Icon 3-sided Drum Rack, Gibraltar and Pearl hhatstands, tama single bass pedal, Sticks: Ahead Rock Series
Duncan: PRS Tremonti SE or Epiphone Telecaster T-310, Digitech Digidelay Digital Delay, Arion Stage Tuner, Behringer 2x12 combo
Quinton: Alvarez P/J bass, Fender Bassman compact
Wilson: Sound Source 12, 13, and 16 in. toms, 14in. CB700 snare, 18in. Mapex Venus Series Bass Drum,
Cymbals: 15 Paiste hats, 14 zildian hats, 16 zildian crash, 18 pearl crash/ride, 20in. paiste crash/ride, 20in. zildian ride
Hardware: Pearl Icon 3-sided Drum Rack, Gibraltar and Pearl hhatstands, tama single bass pedal, Sticks: Ahead Rock Series
Anything else...?
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