Keagan Ilvonen
06/11/10, 09:06 PM
The following is a mini interview of generic questions that we posed to all bands that wanted to answer:
Like Wild
www.myspace.com/likewild
www.facebook.com/likewild
www.twitter.com/likewild
1. How did you get your band name?
I wish I had a really good story for this, but I don't. One day when trying to figure out what I wanted to call my music, my friend Josey suggested Like Wild. I dug it and it stuck.
2. How did this band get started?
I used to play in a pop band called The Right Coast. I was never really into the music that we played so I started writing songs on the side that meant something to me. Once I kind of figured out that I could play music I was passionate about and do it kind of well, I quit TRC and took on Like Wild full time.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
Too many. haha. Um to name a few I would have to say Ryan Adams, Elliot Smith, The Avett Brothers, and early country/folk singer-songwriters.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
Owen because he seems like a funny asshole who likes to drink beer... Queen because they're epic... and Alison Krauss so she could sing with me every night.
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
I'll have to be boring with this one. A dog. Dogs eat, sleep, and get petted. That my friend, rules.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
I just write honest music that I personally enjoy. If that appeals to you, give it a jam.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
Probably "Can You Hear?" just because it's a fun song to play. However my grandma could get five stars on expert. My music is terribly simple.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
Mom and Pop, friends and family, girlfriend, my guitar, good food, good beer, and good times.
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
Bands: Stop writing music that doesn't mean anything to you. I freed myself from that and I've never felt better!
Labels: Get fucking real.
10. Memorable tour experience?
Getting drunk and going into the warm ocean at 5am to watch the sunrise with my best friends.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
A great, close-knit website where I can get news about a variety of bands. I love it.
12. What is your favorite song to play?
A new song called "Finds You Well".
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
Anywhere down south. Especially Florida and the Carolinas. I'm sure tropical Islands, Europe, California, and Australia would all be fantastic choices as well.
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
The Beatles, Meatloaf (Seriously), and all the hippy shit my older brothers used to jam (The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, etc)
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
Definitely flying. I know that's a mediocre answer... but come on. You can't really top that.
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
I'm just getting started! But I am thankful and proud of where it has been heading so far!
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
All of the bad bands I have been apart of in the past. And they'll never know! hahaha
18. What's your favorite holiday?
Christmas.
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Eat ethnic food, drink good beer, hang with friends, watch Lost, and compute.
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
I can control the movement of my facial features pretty well? Eyebrows, lips, ears, and nostrils. Sad, I know.
Like Wild
www.myspace.com/likewild
www.facebook.com/likewild
www.twitter.com/likewild
1. How did you get your band name?
I wish I had a really good story for this, but I don't. One day when trying to figure out what I wanted to call my music, my friend Josey suggested Like Wild. I dug it and it stuck.
2. How did this band get started?
I used to play in a pop band called The Right Coast. I was never really into the music that we played so I started writing songs on the side that meant something to me. Once I kind of figured out that I could play music I was passionate about and do it kind of well, I quit TRC and took on Like Wild full time.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
Too many. haha. Um to name a few I would have to say Ryan Adams, Elliot Smith, The Avett Brothers, and early country/folk singer-songwriters.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
Owen because he seems like a funny asshole who likes to drink beer... Queen because they're epic... and Alison Krauss so she could sing with me every night.
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
I'll have to be boring with this one. A dog. Dogs eat, sleep, and get petted. That my friend, rules.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
I just write honest music that I personally enjoy. If that appeals to you, give it a jam.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
Probably "Can You Hear?" just because it's a fun song to play. However my grandma could get five stars on expert. My music is terribly simple.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
Mom and Pop, friends and family, girlfriend, my guitar, good food, good beer, and good times.
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
Bands: Stop writing music that doesn't mean anything to you. I freed myself from that and I've never felt better!
Labels: Get fucking real.
10. Memorable tour experience?
Getting drunk and going into the warm ocean at 5am to watch the sunrise with my best friends.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
A great, close-knit website where I can get news about a variety of bands. I love it.
12. What is your favorite song to play?
A new song called "Finds You Well".
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
Anywhere down south. Especially Florida and the Carolinas. I'm sure tropical Islands, Europe, California, and Australia would all be fantastic choices as well.
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
The Beatles, Meatloaf (Seriously), and all the hippy shit my older brothers used to jam (The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, etc)
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
Definitely flying. I know that's a mediocre answer... but come on. You can't really top that.
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
I'm just getting started! But I am thankful and proud of where it has been heading so far!
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
All of the bad bands I have been apart of in the past. And they'll never know! hahaha
18. What's your favorite holiday?
Christmas.
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Eat ethnic food, drink good beer, hang with friends, watch Lost, and compute.
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
I can control the movement of my facial features pretty well? Eyebrows, lips, ears, and nostrils. Sad, I know.