CV NorthWest: The Roxy labeled you one of their “top 20 acts” of the year, that’s an incredible honor, what does that say about the legitimacy of the band? Justin: I think it speaks volumes because we aren't just a fun band to listen to, we are a fun band to experience. Many artists sound great on record, but don't sound great live and/or don't put on a good show so it's an honor to receive such praise from a credible source like the Roxy and we can't thank them enough for that. Domo: It’s a great honor and that's one of my favorite venues ever! It’s nice to get that sort of mention from them, but there's still a long way to go for us to get where we'd like to be. Ryan: It says that we're on the right track. Those guys know a thing or two about good music, and for them to give us that kind of recognition is amazing. Danny: It’s cool. We love the Roxy, they treat bands really well and are all good people over there. It was awesome of them to do, now it’s time to move onward and upward.
following to play in front of and get exposure in front of. There are not many opportunities like that to make a killing on turning over new fans to your music so we try to make the best of those situations and gain as many new followers as we can. It also helps the band look more reputable to put artists like Motley Crue and Slash in your performance roster when submitting to labels and festivals. Domo: Not as much as one might think. Although I think it’s awesome to be on the same bill. Danny: It helps with a few things, but ultimately it comes down to your marketing, work ethic, and of course product. There is no magic way to the top. Ryan: Like Domo said... not all that much. When we are playing with those types of acts... the vast majority of the people there for the show are there for the big names. But we like to think that we can steal a fan or 2 on occasion. CV NorthWest: What do you guys learn and take away from (oh gosh I hate to use this word) Classic acts like those? Justin: Watching bands like that, I try to take away stuff from how they put on a show; interaction with each other, the crowd, rising/falling energy in the songs throughout the show and it’s all very inspiring to watch pros like them do it. Danny: A lot about what works, a lot about what doesn't work. Domo: Don't do drugs!!! Write great songs and don't take it too serious. Ryan: How to properly (and improperly) wear leather pants.
CV NorthWest: Your popularity has really taken off – fans on what, 5 continents, a spot in the Hard Rock Café rotation, 35K or so views on your Rock n Lola video – how do you top that? Justin: Keep moving forward. You need to not only stay current and relevant, but also stay ahead of the curve and look into the future and beyond CV NorthWest: What does sharing the stage with acts like Motley Crue and Slash mean for what you're currently doing and look at the next step to ensure success and the public's interest in the success and popularity of the band? Justin: It's great because that is a huge crowd and what you do.