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Can you give us a short summary of who you are and what you do?
Joe Byers- singer/songwriter I play music of the acoustic folk genere
How did you get started playing guitar and writing music?
I broke a guitar string when I was six, and won a guitar at Cedar
Point. I thought, "Wow, maybe since I have one now, I should play it."
(Trivia question: How many musicians say that they play because of Cedar Point? Answer: 3847! Just kidding . . .)
You've told me about the band you used to be in, could you tell all the Amblers about it and why it broke up?
It was a talent show band... they all went to college xD and I am
kinda in another band, but we're just starting to kick it off.I was actually hoping for the whole story about some other band stealing your totally sweet band name and your band members getting so upset about it, that everyone left but you. Oh well.
If you could play any instrument besides guitar, what would it be?
piano, because it's a very beautiful instrumentIt is a capital mistake to . . . not capitalize the first letter in your sentence. You disappoint me. But yes, pianos are very nice.
Who's your favorite musician?
So let's listen to Bob Dylan, watch the walls come falling down, now . . . Lo siento, Queens Club reference. Speaking of which, Joe, I've always had the feeling you'd like that band, you should look them up.
Who inspires you? What bands have impacted your musical style?
Everything I hear impacts my music style, positively and
negatively. For example, if I listen to Simon and Garfunkel record, it's
positive. Now, if I listen to LMFAO, which I absolutely hate, I try to
not sound like that. I have lots of influences, the major ones are Bob
Dylan, Harry Chapin, Simon and Garfunkel, Colin Hay, Decemberists,
Coldplay, Tenth Avenue North, White Stripes, Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys,
the list is endless.(A couple days later he messaged me on facebook and insisted I add Jack White to this list. I'm not sure who that is, but he's important to our dear ambling musician!)
The other day I saw at least one of those bands on the worst indie bands ever list, which means, they must be really good!
How many songs have you written? Which one is your favorite?
What is your favorite line you've written?
What has been your biggest failure and your greatest success in your musical career?
That awkward laugh after bragging about yourself . . . But don't worry, I made you do it, no need to be embarrassed. I brag about myself all the time without being asked! I'm very humble though.
You've played at coffee shops and such, how's that experience been? Any funny stories?
I <3 Shakespeare :3
What advice would you give beginning musicians?
Don't let people get you down, your heart speaks louder than
their voices. Also, be the change that you wanna see in the world.
Anything else you'd like to say before you go?
If anyone thinks I'm good enough, hopefully I can land a record deal! xDHaven't had anyone get a record deal because of my blog yet, but there's always a first! Good luck Joe and thanks for stopping by!
Thank you all for reading and be sure to check out Joe's facebook page and there are a few videos of him on this youtube channel.
Hey, I like the Black Arctic Striped Monkey Keys too! And Mr. White, well he's a pretty exquisite guitarist as well.
ReplyDeleteWell, now. As Richard Lofthouse (cookie?) Butler is prone to say, "well, well, well". You know all is well when you have enough wells and especially if your wells are deep enough. Well said, eh?
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