1, PETTYBONE is a pretty new band right?, Who started the band, who's in, who plays what, how did you meet blah blah blah?
Yep we are pretty new... We have Ivona on Guitar, Amy on Vox, Zel on Drums and myself on Bass. Ivona scouted us all out from our other / old bands, She had been sitting on this idea for a while... She had written a song and had a bunch of ideas she got my number off of a mutual friend told me about her ideas sent me a song and asked if I would be down to jamm... And thats when I first had meet them all! I had known of them all from there other bands before - in fact I had played with Amy's other band Hello Bastards a few times.... So we met and it all seemed to click into place and here we are now.
2, Was it easy to find 4 girls that can play & are into the same music as you??
Ivona had that hard task! I think its harder to find people who gel well in a band... Ivona got it right, we all have great dynamics together... which I think has created some great moments in our music.
3, Where are you guys based?
We are based in London, Although we are pretty multicultural Ivona is from Czech , Amy from Germany and Zel from the exotic Cornwall. Where as I'm from the big smoke itself.
4, What does the name PETTYBONE mean??
We are actually named after the artist Raymond Pettibon with a femine twist... Raymond Pettibon was the artist who created the Black Flag four bars logo. One of most - if not thee most iconic artist in punk rock. Although a few people have asked if we are Undertow / Edge Of Reason tribute band after John Pettibone. However this is not true.
5, If PETTYBONE was a film what film would it be & why??
Funny enough our "fifth member" Tiff Belway describes our music as a Quentin Tarantino film... So I'll go with that... Unsure why she said it was because our music would fit as a perfect soundtrack for most of his films.
6,THE RUNNAWAYS or VIXEN??
For me the Runnaways... I'm a big Joan Jett fan in everything she has done she is one of my role models and inspirations and ditto with Lita Ford... I think I can say that for the rest of girls as well. Although I do own the Vixen record 'Vixen' and yes I love it.
7,You just recorded, how many songs & what are your plans for these recordings?
We have recorded 10 songs... Well we have a few tricks up our sleeves which we can't give away too much yet ;) But there will be a 2 track demo first then the rest shall follow... I think it will be the proudest moment of my life when this record drops... We have come so far and put so much raw emotion in this band and I think it will come across in the recording.
9, For people who haven't heard you how would you describe your sound?
The sound of the revolt for all those that were told they're useless. That sounded pretty cheesy right? haha we are still unsure we hear different things depending on what the person is into... There is a big mixture. I think we just sound like Pettybone ;)
10, What influences do you guys have, that makes up the PETTYBONE sound?
Alot. We are all quite diverse with our music tastes but we have alot of the same as well. I would say early sub pop stuff, 80's & 90's hardcore, grunge, sludgy, stoner. It's all in there. Also the Riot Grrl scene was a big influence... I would say bands that have influenced us the most are Bikini Kill, Born Againist, Harum Scarum, Sleater Kinney, Nirvana, Black Flag, Tragedy, Embrace, Fugazi, Black Sabbath... So many really... But we are really influenced on what is going on around us in world and our lives.We have a manifesto which you can check out on our blogspot it will explain a little more on what we stand for and our influences.
11, Whats the average age of the band?? you seem kinda young, but you know alot about all the good old school stuff.
Never ask a lady there age ;) I'm the baby of the band at 22 but the average age of the band if my mathematics are correct is 26ish rounded up and down! We have all had allot of life experience despite our ages.
12, You have already played a few shows, how did they go?
Amazing.... Everyone we have played with has been great, the response has been great. Non of us can be happier. Allot of people don't know what to expect when they see us I think /hope most people have been pleasantly surprised... We play pretty hard live which I don't think many people are expecting.
13, Are any of you guys in other bands?? or been in other bands??
Yes Amy is also in Hello Bastards and Zel is in Invasion whom are both amazing. Check them out. Ivona was the guitarist in the now dissolved band Honor Among Thieves and I used to play in Hang The Bastard. So we all have quite allot of band experience.
14, What shows do you have coming up where people can check you out?
We are playing The Big Takeover at the end of this month, With Ac4 in October as well as a few others. You can see our full listings on our sites
15, What are PETTYBONES plans for the next year??
Playing as many shows as possible... We are currently sorting out a Eastern Europe and Israeli tour for January details will follow shortly. Then we will be doing America at some point next year... But Ivona and I have already started writing new songs for another record... In fact I wrote something for another record when I was at the studio recording last the weekend just gone. Haha quick I know but we are all pretty creative and we want to keep that up.
16, whats your myspace & blogg addresses??
www.pettybone.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/thesoundoftherevolt
17, Any last words or shout outs??
On our blogspot we have a section of 'things we dig' check it out, It will link you to our personal blogs and the causes in which we fight for and believe in.
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