FireFlight Interview
A great thing happened to me at Vertical Fest. I got the chance to meet all of the bands that were playing there. That includes the band FireFlight. I also got the chance to talk to many of the members and I was able to arrange an Email interview with the band FireFlight. So Here is the Interview with the Band FireFlight.
[JT] – Who are some of your musical influences?
[FF] – I really enjoy many types of music. I grew up listening to country and my first musical influences were Reba McEntire and The Judds, but once I got old enough to get into trouble my cousin let me listen to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica on his walkman and after that I was hooked on Rock. My favorite band of all time is Aerosmith.
[JT] – Can you tell me a little about your (individual) musical upbringing?
[FF] – I loved to sing ever since I was little, I would serenade my family with all of the commercial jingles on tv. In elementary school I participated in a couple of talent shows and thats when we all realized I could sing. I really didn’t start singing alot until I was in high school and started going to church. I joined the choir, and got put on the praise team. Then I took a couple years of vocal lessons. When I graduated from high school, our FCA held a service for the graduating class and I sang a song at the service. Glenn(guitar) and Wendy(Bass)attended that service because Glenn’s brother was also graduating. They approached me afterwards to see if I wanted to be in a band.
[JT] – How did you all come together as a band?
[FF] – We started off in a small town when Glenn decided to form a Christian band. He started out with Wendy (his wife) as bassist, and knew he wanted a female lead singer. He ran into Justin whom he knew from high school and found him to be interested. Then Wendy and He watched me perform at a graduation service ( I graduated with His brother) and they approached me shortly thereafter. Phee came a couple years later after our first drummer left to pursue a student ministry calling
[JT] – Could you tell me about your spiritual Upbringing?
[FF] – I didn’t grow up in the church, but I believed in God. I dedicated my life to Christ my sophmore year of high school when I started going to youth group with a friend. The youth pastors there were very loving and the more I learned about Jesus the more I knew I had found the truth.
[JT] – Your newest CD is called “Unbreakable” how did this title come about, why “Unbreakable” and what is the inspiration behind the album?
[FF] – The cd is named after the first song on the album. But truly does encompass the theme of the project. We set out to create an album that would helpe people find hope for victory in their lives.
[JT] – What are some of the challenges you face being on tour?
[FF] – Its really challenging to be away from your friends and family so much, but God brings us constant encouragement and brings us new joys in every day.
[JT] – What are some of the best thing about being on tour?
[FF] – Being able to meet and play for so many fans, and spending time with the people in the other bands.
[JT] – What do you find most exciting about the writing and recording process?
[FF] – The most exciting part is when you are in the studio and suddenly all of the songs start to come together and you realize that you may have stumbled onto something worth listening to.
[JT] – What are your plans for the future?
[FF] – We head overseas this December back to Germany for the Christmas Rock Night Festival. Other then that we plan to tour as much as possible and spread the message of God’s love every where we can.
I also end each interview with some of the questions from James Lipton and the “Inside the Actors Studio so here they are as well
*What is your favorite word?*
fantastic
*What sound or noise do you love?*
laughter
*What sound or noise do you hate?*
That screeching noise traditional alarm clocks make
*What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?*
Beautician/Makeup Artist
*What profession would you not like to do? *
Librarian
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