August 20th, 2010
Myspace: http://myspace.com/seaofbees
Twitter: http://twitter.com/seaofbees
What’s the origin of the band name? Have you changed the band’s name before?
Well? I played in my hometown Sacto, California and I would usually do a lot of house shows.. and for a good time I would call myself SEA OF BEERZ. But it was only because my friends and I were just having a nice time. I was in a band at the time called Find Me Fighting Them for realz so SEA OF BEES wasn’t something I was totally ready to focus on.
How long have you been playing? Self-taught?
Several Yrs, to this day.. Thank You, Self Taught.. I mean I am no Van Halen or any of that sort of shit, I have never been really into covering songs and learning that way. I learned by just listening and watching. I learned my first song when I was 16 it was Forth Figure who was a local band. “oh my God You turned your eyes.” Steph this girl sang it and her brother played acoustic I wanted to be that good someday.. so I tried.
Who are your major influences? Any major comparisons to certain bands that your music may receive?
Oh god I love Jeremy Enigk, I heard of him through my old best friend at the time, her boyfriend was real into him. So I fell in love with Enigks passion and fire in his voice. He is like a mystic to me. I get Kate Bush dunno her.. uh portishead dunno them, some other people I just don’t no.. kinda don’t care.
How long have you all known each other? How did you meet? When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
Well? I just started playing with this girl and now once in awhile a band. I met James Neil the drummer through my producer and friend John Baccigalupppi from (TAPE OP). James came in on last minute days for 2 hours and did fast one to two take tracks pretty rad dude.. he’s a machine!
Bryce is my friend who works with John Baccigaluppi he makes “THE BRYCE TUBE AMPS.” We became good friends and he volunteered to help out.
Amber was a sweet meet.. John heard about her through some friends and she sang in a band called “Spider Silk Dress.” John thought it would be awesome to have her help out.. She was perfect! Now we are like doing the duo thing.. Experimenting!
FRIENDZZZZZZ.
What can you tell me about your instruments? What made you choose the instruments you have now?
Experimenting, John would let me record my skeletons of the songs then we would just use most things we were curious about. Like John would suggest things and I would try them and we would work them out dynamically on the songs… PRETTY AWESOME TO TRY NEW THINGS!!!
Where have you performed? What are your favorite venues in the Bay Area?
I dunno so many places already… Plus I forget so quickly..
Uh.. Bottom of the hill.
the woods in oregon.. uh
thats all i remember :: ) for now.
What albums are you currently listening to and would like to recommend?
Beach House
What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
Sex, drugs, Love, alcohol.
What inspired you to write “Wizbot”?
Oh love and not getting what you want.. or feeling you will never be happy cause you cant have it, cause you were told it was wrong? yes this.
What inspired you to write “Gnomes”?
My friends Jo and Alexa they are like my muses. they are fairy tale creaturez.
Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Experiences. life.. love. things above.
How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?
I’ve learned what I want and don’t want. DYNAMICS.
What has been your biggest challenge as a musician?
Getting over myself.
What are your future plans for your music?
Helping people and standing up for what I love and believe in. Live life and inspire.
What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Don’t try so fucking hard and do what you love. Be honest, be true… just be yourself.
READ TAPE OP!! THEIRS SOME COOL SHIT IN THERE.
Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
TAPE OP AND CROSSBILL RECORDS AND RIOT ACT MEDIA!!!!!!
Any last words?
I love kitties.
