MM -
Introduce the band to us and how did you all meet?
Kevin Coble and I, Ray Bryant met thru an ad in a local publication. Kevin
Responded to an ad I placed for people willing to play the music I had
recorded. Kevin Responded and joined up. That was in April or so of 1999.
A few months went by and one night while filling in on bass at a bar with
a friend, I was approached by bassist Mark Minyen. Mark said he was also a
bassist and admired my playing. I told him I was not a bassist but was
looking for one if he was interested. He came and auditioned with Kevin
and I and a guitarist who shall remain nameless and decided to join up.
That was May. Things did not work out with the Guitarist so I decided to
try my hand at playing and singing.
By November we were gigging in local bars. In June of 2000 we were looking
for a second guitarist and saw an ad for a lead guitarist in the same
publication I hooked up with Kevin thru and called on Steven Bryan. In
July of 2000 the current group was complete.
MM - Where in the world do the band call home?
We are from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ray and Steve are from Okc, Kevin is
from Geary, Oklahoma, and Mark is from Yukon.
MM - Describe your music and who would it
appeal to?
Steve- Well, I personally think that energetic rock n roll is what would
really hit the nail on the head. It's got that attraction of a hard
rocking band but at the same time shows an artistic emotional feel. Its a
variety of different styles since the band comes from all different
backgrounds of styles and influences.
Ray - I call it a hard rock blues funk thang with driving beats, addictive
grooves, and suggestive yet entertaining lyrics!
MM - Your songs have won both the top
slots on the MP3 southern rock charts, what has been the general
reaction to your music from the music community?
Well, there have been a variety of accolades and other achievements that
have come from mp3 success. Our most important was our being invited to
come participate in the angel citi music festival in Hollywood in June of
2000.
We have become regulars on our local radio station Rock 100.5 FM Tuesday
night Local Talent show which airs at 12:00 am on tuesdays.
MM - Where did the name 'Earcandy' come from?
Ray - I came up with it - If rock and roll is sweet music to your ears -
then here's a little EARCANDY for ya!
MM -Are you signed/unsigned to a record label
at present?
Kevin - We are an unsigned artist using our own equipment to produce our
material right now. We would love to go to a studio but they are so
expensive and there aren't many good ones locally, so we decided to invest
in some recording gear.
MM - Do you currently have any CD's available
and where can they be obtained?
Mark - We have two full cd's, Audiorgasm, our first, and Rock & Roll
Revival our Second, plus a four song Demo and a cd of our biggest mp3 hits
called RAW CANDY
MM - Do you
have any plans for a tour in the near future?
Ray - We are currently working on a third album and will keep making
albums hopefully until someone gets the hint that were good and signs us!
MM - Which band/artist has inspired you the most and why?
Steve - Iron Maiden and Kiss; Kevin - Tommy Lee of Motley Crue; Ray
- Sammy Hagar and Van Halen, the Black Crowes, Mark - Creed
MM - How would you like to see rock music
progress in the new millennium?
Ray - I think that music is evolving beyond genres and music will start to
cross borders and many taboo's will be broken. I think that good music is
what is important, no matter who's playing it. Your gonna hear Madonna next
to Rob Zombie. Your gonna hear Chemical Brothers next to Barry Manalow.
RATM next to Britney Spears.
MM - What was the first concert you went to?
Steve - Iron Maiden, Kevin - Kiss, Mark - Aerosmith, Ray - Run DMC
MM - Out of all the songs you have recorded in
the past which one is your personal favourite and why?
Steve - Demon Me until our new album comes out!, Ray - Same here, its top
secret off our new album! Kevin & Mark - same here!
MM -Is all your music original material or do
you do cover versions as well?
Ray - I have recorded a version of Sexy thing by Hot Chocolate but don't
have permissions yet but otherwise its all original
MM - What's the worst/best thing about being
in a rock band?
Ray - Nothing bad - The Pay Sucks! The best thing is getting to use your
god given talents and have it appreciated.
Steve - having to keep my day job!
MM - Lastly, what short phrase would you use
to describe the band right now?
Ready for the next level.
