Recently the band was interviewed by SOCO Magazine and Trevor, the interviewer, asked what advice the band would give to aspiring musicians. Initially our answer was the old cliche about working hard, practicing and being persistent. While this holds true generally, our band has found that another rule applies in such a more meaningful way.
Kill 'Em With Kindness
2011 has been a lesson in the value of building relationships, making lasting connections and treating people with respect. Very early on in the history of this band we met a lot of musicians at all levels of success. But it was the musicians with humility and that took the time to talk with us about the craft, their equipment, etc. that really had a profound effect.
So we took it to heart. We started paying attention to every person that crossed our path. Whether it was a sound engineer, a fan, or a generally unfriendly booking agent, we made it our goal to treat everyone with kindness, knowing that it would come back to us someday.
2011 has been a lesson in just how effective this strategy can be. Recently the band had a chance to play with Sister Hazel at The Bluebird Bar in Bloomington, Indiana and the House of Blues Chicago. That opportunity was the result of 2 years of pursuit and networking and it could not have worked out better. We met so many great new people, new fans and new friends. And to all those new fans out there, we will show you the same thing that got us to the stage in front of our current friends ... kindness.
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