MM - Hi guys, thanks for agreeing to take part in this interview with us we really appreciate it.
GV - Thanks for giving us the chance to talk to you, we really appreciate it. 

MM - Would you like to give us a brief history on the band, how it all came about, how it’s evolved and where you call home etc?

Martin - The band started in 2005 when me and Jonny Cole met Ash Walker and Adam Laing in college.  We had our first rehearsal and decided to jam "Fire and Water" by Free, and it really seemed to work. Since February we gigged and rehearsed as much as we could, unfortunately Ash Walker left in July 2006 due to musical differences. There was no question of breaking up, we needed a new guitarist.

Ric Gingell was the obvious choice to make because of his playing ability.  I would say that home to us means the rehearsal room. We have been rehearsing even more hours lately, tying up loose ends and writing new songs ... we love it. 

MM - How do you feel the bands sound has developed since it originally started?
Martin - I think that when we first began, we were very naive in what we wanted to
achieve.  We literally plugged in and played.  I feel that the band has matured immensely in that we are very conscious of our individual sound and live sound.  I also believe that the arrival of Ric was like a breath of fresh air to the band and he has opened up a lot of different genres of music to us. 

MM - How would you describe your music and who do you see as your target audience?
Martin - Basic rock. A four-piece who like the idea of no drum loops, keyboards or effects. We also take influence from All time greats like Free, Bad Company,  Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Thin Lizzy. However we also love artists such as Joe Bonamassa and The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.  We are trying to play simple rock music which can be understood by anyone. 

MM - At what age did you become interested in being a performer and what/who inspired you to join a band?

Martin (Drums): I started playing drums when I was 5.  I had to buy a custom built smaller drum kit as I was too small.  It was at the age of 14 when I became heavily influenced by the band Feeder.  It was then that I decided I wanted to be a drummer in a rock band. Adam (Bass): I haven't been playing for a long time, I began playing bass because I didn't want to play guitar (if that makes sense).  I originally wanted to play drums but it was very impractical to have a drum kit in my house, so I went for the middle ground.

Ric (Lead Guitar): Well I've been playing guitar for about five years now but have grew up with music from day one due to my dad being a professional guitarist.  It was when I was eleven I decided I wanted to play in bands and see were it would get me, the one band I could say influenced me the most was a band my dad introduced me to when I was younger and that band is Thin Lizzy I admire them not just for there writing abilities but for there showmanship and live performance.

Jonny (Vocals): I have always wanted to be a Front man.  In 2003 Martin and I decided to start gigging small local venues with a little acoustic set.  It was Me and Martin who decided to branch out into a four-piece and play the Rock music we've always admired. 

MM - Where did the bands name come from and what does it represent to you?  Can you remember any of the other names that were considered at the time? 
Martin - To be truthful no-one can remember where the name Get Vegas came from, but it seemed to stick and people liked it. I can remember Mandate and Boystory2 being strong contenders for the band name at the time (I'm joking of course).  Thank God we choose Get Vegas! 

MM - The band currently have an EP out at the moment called ‘Soundtrack to a Revolution’.  Would you like to tell us a little bit about the songs that feature on it?
Martin - "Soundtrack to a Revolution" was our first EP.  It seems so long ago we wrote those songs and only "Hard Lovin'" remains in our current set.  The songs that feature on the record were our first ever four songs.  We wrote them in the space of five months and recorded them as soon as they felt tight.  We wanted a quick EP so that we could get gigs. 

MM - How does the song writing process work within the band?  Is it down to one particular person or do you all get involved? Martin - The song writing process in Get Vegas usually comes from one person playing a riff or melody and the rest of the band improvising around it.  We find in doing this we achieve a more natural sound.  The only one rule is … Jonny Cole writes all lyrics.  MM - What song is your personal favourite to play live and which one(s) really get the crowd going wild? Martin - "Burning Soul" is our personal favourite song to play live as the song has a range of dynamics.  "The River" seems to be the song that gets everyone dancing. It’s a fast paced Country/Southern Rock 12 bar Blues song!

MM - For you personally what bands do you think were the most influential from: (a) the 70’s, (b) the 80’s, (c) the 90’s, and (d) today.

From the 70's :- Thin Lizzy, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.

From the 80's :- Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Guns N Roses and The Knack.

From the 90's :- Feeder, Oasis, Nirvana and Foo Fighters.

Today :- Feeder, Foo Fighters, The Datsuns and Deep Purple. 

MM - How has the internet helped spread the word about the band and do you feel downloading is harming the scene of helping to keep it alive?
Martin - With modern sites such as MySpace and Pure Volume, the internet is a powerful tool for an unsigned band such as ourselves.  However we do feel that downloading is affecting record sales and it still is illegal on a lot of sites.  However with big music download companies such as Kazaa starting to charge for downloads, we hope it won't be long before we see sales of CD singles and albums rise again.  

MM - If you were doing a gig on a desert island and could only bring one instrument with you for the whole band, what would it be and why? Martin - A Grand Piano! We could work out all melody lines and song parts ... it would be fantastic!  MM - Now for your sales pitch, why should our readers buy ‘Soundtrack to a Revolution’ instead of something else? What sets your music apart from the hundreds of other EP’s released right now so to speak? Martin - They shouldn't! They should wait a few months for our next E.P which will show how the band has matured and how diverse we are.

MM - Are there any other upcoming bands that you'd suggest people keep an ear out for?
Martin - Rattlesnake Remedy.  We will feature as main support for them at the Arc on the 7th September 2006.  These guys are awesome, make sure you check them out! 

MM - Finally is there anything you’d like to say to all our readers out there? Martin - Thanks for checking us out. For recent gig/tour dates keep checking www.getvegasmusic.com or www.myspace.com/getvegas.

*Our thanks go out to the band for taking the time out from their busy schedule to take part in this interview with us.  If you like old school classic rock then we'd highly recommend you check out these young guys.