NEW SOUL COWBOYS
"I am a tennis nut - I play pretty regularly"
(Interview mit Anthony, September 2009)
www.myspace.com/newsoulcowboys
Hi
Anthony. It's now about 3 Months ago since I wrote the album review. What
happened in the New Soul Cowboys Camp since then?
Thanks
for the interview Patrick. We've have a lot of cool things happening for
the band in the US right now and we're excited. Some cool business
developments and we are riding a creative high.
Tell
us a little bit about the band members.
The
three of us are like long lost brothers. We all bring something different
to the mix and it makes the music very strong. We all sing and it's
exciting to do three part harmonies live. David plays bass and Peter is on
drums. They both kick serious ass on their instruments. Prior to NSC
they both did a lot of touring and session work
What
makes Nashville so special for the musicans?
It
is the community of musicians that makes it special. You have a place
where people share ideas and grow. And, when you see that kind of talent,
it forces you to grow. There is also the legacy of it all. The
incredible artists that came before you. They cast a long shadow.
What
was the first concert you attended?
Ronnie
James Dio
Tell
me what kind of kid were you in school?
I was
a very good student but I had a wild side because I played in a band. I
enjoyed those days and had a lot of friends. I did like to play some
practical jokes on my teachers. In all seriousness, I had a great
experience during those years thanks to the many great teachers I had.
Any
plans for concerts in Europe?
I
would love to play in Europe with NSC, but there are no plans yet.
Are
there any plans for a new CD and did you find a record label?
Right
now we are still in the process of finding the right home for our debut CD.
We have written many new songs - we are very excited for the future.
Any
favourite track on the album and why?
I like
Painted Horse because it is a rocker. Also, it captures the mission
statement of the band. Blending blues rock and outlaw country together as
one. It is also a metaphor for humanity.
Do
you have a favourite singer?
Etta James, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Steve Perry, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke
What
is your favourite track to play LIVE?
I love to play Rebel Highway because the vocal harmonies sound huge.
Tell
us any highlights or painful stories from your Tour/shows?
Having
Eric Clapton or Gretchen Wilson come to see us play. Getting to share the
stage with BB King, Big and Rich, Buddy Guy and James Otto.
Tell us for which band you would love
to do the opening act?
I think this band would do very well
with Lynyrd Skynyrd or Kid Rock.
What was the last CD you listened to?
Jason Aldean's Wide Open. My CD
collection is very diverse, so there's a ton of stuff with many different styles.
How do you spend your
time when you have no
concerts to play?
I do about 200 shows a year. When
I am not playing, I try to do everyday things and catch up with friends and
family.
Do you make sport?
We are getting into golf. I am a
tennis nut - I play pretty regularly.
Let’s
talk a bit about the music biz… What do you think personally about the whole
download-thing?
The
bad thing about downloading is that it has devalued the worth of music.
People expect to get their music for free. Also, MP3 quality is seriously
lacking. The great thing is that people have access to all this great
music. Sometimes it is a little overwhelming
In our
QUESTION PIT section at medazzarock.ch we’re actually asking how important
myspace for a musician really is…. Your opinion?
It is
an important tool. Most people go to myspace instead of the band's website
because they know how to navigate it. You still have to direct people
there. They have to discover you to get there. Lately, it seems to
be not as popular as it was a couple of years ago
Can
you spend a living from your music?
Yes.
We are very fortunate to be able to live well doing what we love.
What
are the future plans for New Soul Cowboys?
To
keep getting bigger and better.
At the
end of our interview we sometimes have some kind of a game. I´ll give you some
words and you tell us what comes to your mind…
Switzerland: Beautiful
Nashville: Music City
Barack Obama: Can he deliver universal health care?
God: Love
Family: To be there for each other
War: Failure
Internet: Information
Money: One of many kinds of wealth
Holiday: The beach
Well
that´s it... Any final words to our readers?
Just
to say thank you for their time and that we hope to play for them in Europe
sometime soon
(Interview by Patrick)