How did the band come up with the name ACCIDENTAL ANGELS?
It came to us in a dream, like the naked Indian and Jim Morrison in Wayne's_World 2. lol
-How did the band start?
Time honoured tradition, really. Two drunken blokes talking bollocks about music hit it off, rope in another couple of mates, mates fall by the
wayside, leaving two drunken blokes talking bollocks about music in a bar,
rope in another couple of likely lads and bingo we're back in business.
-How long have yous been together?
A little over a year, well, some of us have - we picked up a few stragglers along the way, after losing their predecessors in a freak yachting incident. lmfao
-Who writes the songs?
JD is the lyric man, although, some new ideas are coming through and egos aside, if it sounds good and fits the bands direction it's in – final!!
-How long does it usually take to write a song?
Hard one!! It can take as little as half an hour if you're in the right frame of mind, or it can take days of eating take out food and trying to decipher lyrics scribbled on backs on matchboxes under candle light. lol
-What is your favourite song you've written/played and why?
I would say 'Suggest you better look at it again'. Mainly because it's a new song for the band and fresh, but also because I think it really shows what AA is all about – energy, dynamic and simply having a good time along the way.
-Who or what influences you to write your songs?
All the principal ones really – work, life, women, drink, political system 'the man' and so on. It comes down to the mood your in on a given/ particular day, whose pissed you off or made you feel high, or just simple things like going out for a drink and everything that ensues – if you can remember! lol
-Describe your music...
We're a little ray of sunshine - catchy choruses, big arrangements, and loud guitars - all sprinkled with magic dust from crushed up pixies.
-Who are some of your musical and non-musical influences?
Classic rockpunkpop
The Jam
Thin Lizzy
Ramones
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band – Ok just JD!
We could be here all day, but the A-Z list is rather long!
-If you could play anywhere in the world with anybody (past or present). Where and with whom would it be?
It would be playing the legendry Montreal festival with Jimi Hendrix – oh yeah!!
-How far do you want the band to go?
All the way to the top – wherever that is! With the caveat ...as long as it is fun!
-What is your favourite thing about being in a band?
Ok people presume we're going to say; women, drink, drugs, adulation of peers and rock 'n' roll parties, but hey that is just too predicable……….. Rock 'n' roll parties are overrated! lol
-What would you be doing if you weren't in a band?
Working for a charity that re-houses homeless otters or swanning around London, looking moody, hair in face and pinching lovely ladies' backsides – hey we do that already! lol
-How are people currently reacting to your music?
There have been reports across Europe of people coming out in a rash after listening to our music! lol
The music does come with a health warning 'it may be contagious'!! Ok that was the cheesiest line I have ever heard! lol
-What separates your band from all the other bands out there?
We like to think we have a distinctive sound over some of the bands on the scene today.
-What is most rewarding when it comes to your band?
When someone connects with one of your songs or understands what you were feeling when you wrote it.
-Where do you hope to be in 5 years with your band?
On a yacht in the south pacific drinking mai tais and snorkelling for champagne bottles.
-What are you looking forward to most right now as a band?
A hair cut!
-How do you promote your music, and is it working?
We try to do a bit of everything; myspace, music websites, radio stations, record labels, gigs etc. Although, it is a tough market, full of competition and it can be hard – so anyone who wants to help please step forward!
-What is most important to you in your band?
Harmony and lots of beer and snacks.
What would be the top 3 reasons for listening to your music?
- High Energy
- High Fun
- High Heels
-What is your best experience as a band?
Selling out of albums at 2 major London venues after amazing gigs and having fans queuing backstage for our autographs!
-What is your worst experience as a band?
We were playing a festival and the power cut out and the sound systems died completely in the middle of our set….still we managed to keep the crowds entertained by juggling guitars and back-flipping across the stage. lol
-What are your plans for 2008? and beyond?
To keep building the following that seems to grow with every gig
To record and release our Album – coming soon!
To secure a record deal with a label that can keep us in washing powder and mung beans for the next twenty years!
To be able to move into a larger house – as we are sick of JD arguing over who gets the top bunk at Angels Towers.