NEWS   Hayley from Paramore speaks of Eisley in Rolling Stone interview.
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/18725346/paramores_hayley_williams_on_guns_girl_groups_and_great_bands
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Eisley: Considered an indie on a major. Formed in 1997 in their bedroom after youngest sibling wrote their first song at 8, performed first show in '98, grow in local coffee house/rock venue, played 100's of shows as unsigned indie for 4 years ('98 - '02) in Texas, found and audience in Deep Ellum with Dallas, TX fans where label scouts sent rep's to see the band live > showcasing in LA/NY > Eisley signed w/ Warner Bros. 2 EP's + 2 Full Lengths (+ several B-side) later, Eisley's steady growth and credibility as writers / performers comes from the live side (touring). The band's undaunted commitment to their own unique, visually imaginative brand has, perhaps, curbed access to mass homogenized portals such as FM radio, though, single - "Telescope Eyes" charted on Dallas rock radio (102.1 The Edge) as 24th most played song in 2003. Indifferent to industry boundaries / conventions, Eisley continues their expansion (invasion :-) centered around adherence to the their own creative style, devotion to song-crafting, commitment to on-line (relational, tangible) marketing, and an unquenchable passion for touring. Past tours include: Coldplay (Rush of BTH US/Canada tour), Brand New (Deja Entendu Tour), Snow Patrol (Final Straw Tour), Yahoo Sponsored Eisley headlining tour, New Found Glory (Catalyst Tour - 60 shows), Switchfoot (Nothing is Sound Tour), Taking Back Sunday (Louder Now Tour - Aus/UK), The Fray (How to Save a Life Tour), Mute Math (Reset Tour), plus TONS of Eisley headlining tours and festivals: Coachella, V-Fest (UK), Voo- Doo Fest, Reading and Leeds Festivals - UK. Eisley made their TV debut on Conan O'brien in August '07
Why this name?
After several band names, the band had settled on the name MossEisley, taken from a spaceport name in the Starwars series. When we got signed to WB in 2003, legal reps suggested we rename the band to avoid any possible legal action from George Lucas. After hours and hours of wracking our brains, we decided to drop the "Moss" and stay with Eisley.
Do you play live?
Eisley has toured several times all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The special moments that stick out, would have to be the two times that Stacy had things thrown at her. The first time was during their tour with the band Brand New, and an audience douche threw a beer at Stacy, nearly missing her head. He was carried out and thrown on the sidewalk! The next "special moment" was when another douchebag threw a pair of "whitie tighties" at Stacy.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Wow....I've tried to answer this about three different times, and deleted it all. It's just too complicated to try and put into words.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Not sure.
Band History:
I think this was answered in the bio.
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