Interview with Greyline!!!

Here are the members of the band:

	Katie Toedter- Vocals Brandon Fox- Guitar Tom Brillhart- Bass Sean McGee- Drums

Here are questions I asked each band member and below are there individual responses: 

SEAN (Drums)

1. What inspired you to play music?

         

I started playing music in the 5^th grade band. Ever since then I have been addicted to it. I played throughout middle school and high school. In high school, I participated in the jazz band where I really started on the drums. My dad also raised me on classic rock and blues. He actually played bass in a band in high school so, I thought it was awesome that we shared the same interests.

2. How has music changed your life?

Music gave me many memories. Being in the band in high school, we got to go on trips to Florida and New York. Music means everything to me. Music is the best thing that happened to me because I would not know where I would be without music and this band. I have met a lot of people, plus I have stories that make it all worth while.

3. What bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?

I listen to all types of music, ranging from blues to hardcore. I study various types of music for ideas about music and the beat of my drums. I think I listen to more of the mainstream area of music but, when I branch out it influences me to listen to more....and more.

4. What advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?

Although being in the music career is a very expensive and time consuming industry, it is all worth while if this is what you want to do with your life. It takes a lot of patience to be in a band or in the music industry. Don’t give up and follow your dreams. You may make mistake and have regrets but, don’t hold on to them. Let go and keep pushing forward!!!

5. Where did you get the idea for the name of your band?

We honestly don’t know where we came up with it. I think that the idea was more random and just had a ring to it. We also had some ideas for logos and merchandise that fit well with the name.

6. What do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?

          I LIKE SALSA!

7. What is racing through your mind before you go on stage? 

   Before we go on, “shit shit shit!” After the first note, “sweet!” (haha)

KATIE (Vocals)

1. What inspired you to play music?

I grew up listening to the music my parents played. I always wanted to be a singer because I would dance round the house singing to Celine Dion and the soundtrack to Evita. It was not until high school that I discovered rock music and wanted to be in a band because of it.

2. How has music changed your life?

It has definitely made me more confident plus, made me realize that I really can reach out to people :)

3. What bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?

I’m a die-hard Green Day fan!!! I also listen to stuff like Mumford and Sons and Bright Eyes (his lyrics are amazing). The variety of music out there is unreal. It makes me want to be a part of it. It has made me realize that it is hard to make your music stand out. Hard, but not impossible.

4. What advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?

First and foremost, be yourself. If you are lying to yourself then it is going to show through your music. Don’t give up ever, no matter what happens!

5. Where did you get the idea for the name of your band?

We honestly don’t know where we came up with it. I think that the idea was more random and just had a ring to it. We also had some ideas for logos and merchandise that fit well with the name.

6. What do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?

           I have a fear of feet. Bring your feet anywhere near me and I die!!! (haha)

7. What is racing through your mind before you go on stage?

I freak out about little things: Will we get the transitions right? Will we be able to get the crowd moving? Things like that (haha). As soon as we start playing though, it all goes away and I am just ready to have a good time.

BRANDON (Guitar)

1. What inspired you to play music?

What first inspired me to play music was when I was 6 years old and I was walking into my borhters room while, he had some metal playing and that was the first time I ever felt any type of emotion from just music. So from then on, I wanted people to feel the same way I felt that day for music :) 

2. How has music changed your life?

Music has given me something that I can finally do right and have fans that are supporting every step along the way. Well to me I am living my life and it is like a dream come true :)

           

3. What bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?

Well for starters, I must thank My Chemical Romance for saving my life a couple times, Aiden, Blink 182,  Slayer. I mean there is a long list, but those are all I can think of off the top of my head :)

4. What advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?

Fuck what anybody says to do and play what makes you happy. Other than that, don’t let people control your music.

  

5. Where did you get the idea for the name of your band?

We honestly don’t know where we came up with it. I think that the idea was more random and just had a ring to it. We also had some ideas for logos and merchandise that fit well with the name.

6. What do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?

           I am a huge comic/anime Nerd, so buy me shit and me love you long time (haha)

  

7. What is racing through your mind before you go on stage? 

“Shit… where is the bathroom" and "Fist up, Lets do this". Then I think of Leeroy Jenkins after these thoughts go through my head. Before any of this happens, Tom and I always have a cigar.

TOM (Bass)

1. What inspired you to play music?

I first started playing music when I was 12. My dad bought me my first guitar for my 12^th birthday and soon after he passed away from cancer. He taught me the basics of playing guitar and I just figured I would follow through with it. When I was 14, I bought my first bass guitar with my own money and from there I just kept playing. So I would say my biggest inspiration would be my dad.

2. How has music changed your life?

Music has changed my life a lot and it is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I figured, why do something I don's wanna do (like sit at a desk 8 hours a day) when I can do something I love!

3. What bands do you listen to and how have they shaped your music?

         I listen to a lot of different punk. Old/New… I just have a passion for it!

4. What advice do you have for others that want to pursue in music as their career?

DO NOT PLAY MUSIC IN TOLEDO, OHIO! Unless you play metal… There is a huge metal scene here in Toledo. But its not for us… Stick to the big cities!

5. Where did you get the idea for the name of your band?

We honestly don’t know where we came up with it. I think that the idea was more random and just had a ring to it. We also had some ideas for logos and merchandise that fit well with the name.

6. What do you want your fans to know about you that they might not know already?

        That I am one sexy mother fucker!

7. What is racing through your mind before you go on stage?

Everytime before the show, I get chills running up and down my spine… I would say I am more anxious to get on stage and  play. There is nothing like the feeling of being up there, seeing the crowd singing the lyrics to your songs and jumping. It’s a huge adrenaline rush! I LOVE IT! 

         

Greyline is a band full of suprises by each band member that I requested they answer the questions individually. So that the fans can figure out what each personality consists of :). Anyways, go like their band page because after reading this I want to be their best friend!!!!