Backstage: Jack’s Mannequin & The Fray
Posted by Jennnn on Tuesday Jun 30, 2009“No, really, he’s the coolest boss I’ve ever had,” -Adrian Sanchez, JM’s guitar tech
Andrew McMahon is quite possibly one of the friendliest musicians I’ve ever met. I recently went to the Tinley Park date of the Fray tour featuring Jack’s Mannequin. We got to the show, received “Support Guest” stickers, and I secretly died inside upon seeing both the Fray and Jack’s Mannequin perform on stage. A few hours later, we embarked backstage with guitar tech Adrian where we saw the Fray getting ready for an encore, and as my brother would say, “they’re so close you can kick them!”, haha. We were then granted access into the Jack’s Mannequin tour bus. And after going to over eleven shows within the past year and a half, and envying the fans allowed inside of those traveling homes, I was finally one of them, and inside of their’s? Holy moley! The first time I saw Andrew in person was when he stepped out of the bus restroom then exited towards the bunks and closed the door. I didn’t think he was coming back, but he did eventually, and words cannot describe how I now feel about this man. An affable gentleman, I’d describe it. I almost forgot I even had a music website until my brother stepped in and mentioned it. Andrew, if you ever end up reading this, I do hope you know how close I was to a near collapse. Trying to act professional while finally getting to speak with the man who has covered the pages of AP and dominated the vh1 Video Countdown? Well, that’s a bigger challenge than the MCAT’s.
He had to run and catch a cab with the rest of the band, while Adrian, Mark, & a man named Greg and I stayed aboard the bus and I tried to come to terms with what had happened. Greg was making a hot pocket when Andrew ran into the bus going, “I forgot my cell phone.” The last time I heard him say something about his mobile device was when he was belting it out on iTunes in his single titled, well, “Cell Phone”. He exited the bus, and two minutes later came back in saying, “wallet.” Then, for a third and final time, came back in for something I believe was his hat. Such a forgetful, talented man. Hopefully the next time I encounter him I’ll have an interview, but this was enough for one night. I mean, I would have settled for a t-shirt and a seat in the back of the venue towards the parking lot. Adrian, you’ve made my year by helping this happen. Mr. McMahon, you’ve dazzled this 15 year old braceface completely.
Eyes Set To Kill Interview
Posted by Jennnn on Friday Jun 26, 2009“Fans are the main thing that keep us doing what we do. Touring
can break you down at times, but fans make it worthwhile.”
What do you think of bands that don’t communicate with their fans ?
I think communicating with fans is one of the most important factors to drawing kids to a show and keeping their loyalty. Bands that don’t maintain that connection with fans are probably going to lose a lot because fans are like our fuel. They keep us going. They always give so we always give back. Without that relationship, being in a band wouldn’t be as fun.
The first thoughts running through your mind right when you’re about to go on ?
Greg: I am always pumped up to play. Of course, I am always thinking about playing perfect and rocking out really hard. But mostly I’m just thinking about having a good time.
Anissa & Alexia, what are the most annoying things that the boys always do on tour ?
The guys in the band aren’t annoying at all! I think we all have our own silly habits like leaving clothes everywhere, chewing too obnoxiously, farting too Read More
Jordan’s title was too long so I changed it.
Posted by jordan on Sunday May 17, 2009 What better reason to drive two hours into the city than to see your hero on stage?
First off, I know two hours doesn’t seem like all that long to you, but trust me, two hours in Chicago traffic can feel like ten. My mom (she has always secretly wanted to see Kate play, plus she paid so I didn’t argue), and two of my friends (Jenna and Sam) accompanied me to the amazing show at Park West. Surprisingly the show started pretty much on time (7:30) with a shy kid who’s hair fell slightly in front of his left eye, Matt Hires. Now, I’m not going to lie, Read More
Why are the tickets so large?
Posted by Jennnn on Thursday May 14, 2009
Jen started a fight at this year’s AP Tour.
Posted by Jennnn on Sunday Apr 19, 2009
First thing, MY BAD.
The Milwaukee date of the AP Tour was insane. We entered the Rave, my shoes were a-glowing (literally) and first to perform was Massachusetts native Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon. Playing only songs from Greetings From… it was a killer set. We left the pit after ARTTM, and went to merch. Chatted with Nick for a while, then off to see Hit The Lights. Unfortunately, they didn’t play the hidden track “Acoustic”, then after that was The Maine, who, remind me incredibly of All Time Low. The hilarious stage banter between John O and Garrett was not unlike the dirty, inappropriate commentary provided by Jack Barakat and Alex Gaskarth, haha. Family Force 5 was pretty entertaining, you can never go wrong with matching outfits, right? By far, the most insane set was during 3OH!3. The crowd was rowdy, dancing, and the good thing about concerts is that everyone around you look like complete idiots, but no one cares because you’re all doing the same thing.
Time to tell you of the uh, “rumble”. So during FF5 (or was it 3OH!3?) this huge guy, four times my size, in his 20s-30s, decided to enter the pit, carrying a full cup of beer over his head. Read More
“Live to ride.”
Posted by Vader on Saturday Apr 4, 2009
The new installment into the Fast and the Furious series did not disappoint. Fast & Furious was funny and action packed, plus they had some really beautiful cars. Oh, and Paul Walker is in it, so how could you go wrong? I know, some of the girls might be thinking “Ugh! I don’t want to go see this stupid movie” if you are then you’re missing out on a good one. This is obviously more of a guys movie, but that’s alright because I don’t really understand anything about cars and the fact that P.W is in it makes it okay.
In the movie, Dom (Vin Diesel) is wanted for stealing oil. When the cops catch on to him he runs away, leaving his girlfriend behind. Little did he know that while he was on the run she was trying to help clear his name with the FBI. Something goes wrong and it leaves Dom very upset which causes him to seek revenge upon a Read More
Undeserved.
Posted by Jennnn on Tuesday Mar 31, 2009
A lot of bands are starting to get a lot of crap from former fans for no reason. Because the band grew from a small indie band into something more. They gained a larger fanbase, their shows got sold out, and pretty soon they were headlining their own tour. I’m talking about bands like All Time Low, nevershoutnever, or 3OH!3. It isn’t their fault that they got noticed, or that fame came upon them. If you’re talented, it’s only natural that eventually more and more people will start realizing it. The play numbers will increase, and that thrill of seeing “New Friend Requests!” will start to show up A LOT. I’m a hypocrite for posting this, because once or twice I’ve hated on the hometown of Wilmette natives Fall Out Boy. But I’ve come to terms that everyone has that unsigned, local band that they love. You know they’re talented and going places, but in your heart you kind of hope that they’ll always be the same kids from your town you’ve always admired and seen playing basement shows for 20 people. You want them to get big someday, praying for their success, but at the same time you’ll always want them to be your town’s best kept secret. I’m not sure if this post has a point to it, but I want kids to know that if you’re one of those original fans that watched as a band you once knew got humongous, that you should be happy and content with the fact that they came from your middle-of-nowhere place of residence. (:
Oh, and on a lighter note, Vince from Big City Someone has new videos on his new channel found here,! :D
Manhattan From the Sky
Posted by jordan on Tuesday Mar 24, 2009“You look so neat and tidy when I’m way up high…”
Last night Jennnn informed me that I needed to have a post done in 24 hours or else…well, I don’t know what would happen, but she’s my “boss” so I figured I needed to have one done. My first thought was ‘well yeah, I do kinda owe you a post because I slept too late to take you to the show I was supposed to bring you to.’ But my second thought was ‘holy crap, I don’t know what I’m going to write about.’ Lucky for me, I got home from school today and checked my MySpace, and saw that Kate Voegele had her new single up on iTunes.
Morning Will Break
Posted by jordan on Tuesday Mar 3, 2009
For months, a friend of mine has been trying to get me to go see this local band called Morning Will Break. A few weeks ago I gave into her constant nagging and agreed to go to one of their shows. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but within the opening notes of their set I stopped my questioning and listened.
From Lake County Illinois, this five piece Christian rock band made up of Skyler (vox), Doug (guitar), Chelsea (violin), David (bass), and Luke (drums) is on its way to fame. Skyler’s vocals give the band a remarkable Paramore resemblance, while Chelsea adds a Yellowcard edge. Doug and David seemed to have their instruments become an extension of them while Luke’s movement seemed to fuel the crowd as sweat flung off from him.
Discovered by Austin Cook of Nashville based Indevo Records during a National talent contest, Cook saw definite potential in the band and signed them. He continued to work with the band and produced their EP which was released in spring of 2008. They got back into the studio in August to begin work on their first full length album which is expected to be released in spring of 09.
So head on over to www.myspace.com/morningwillbreak and prepare to be dazzled.
If not by their sound, they make for some wonderful eye candy, :D
One For The Angels
Posted by Jennnn on Saturday Jan 31, 2009“With our faith in God and your faith in us, I believe this band has a bright future.”
–Bradley Vaughn
For every mainstream band that has clogged the airwaves and covered the glossy pages of Alternative Press, there are thousands of new bands that sign up for a music page on Myspace and post an incessant amount of bulletins to get themselves heard. I’m sure as you read this, you know exactly what I’m talking about. One For The Angels is different. With former Virginia resident Bradley Vaughn fronting the stage, this five pieced untiring band is hoping to not only impress people with their songs and live shows, but to also do whatever it takes to spread Jesus Christ’s and God’s word.
They are motivated by their fans, and with hopes of a tour starting sometime this summer, they believe that their Christian Hardcore band will bring them even closer to them through music. By keeping their name, songs, and any indication as to their band’s progress a secret for months on end, hundreds of fans have been anxiously waiting for OFTA’s arrival. Finally coming out of hiding in late January, they admit that since they’re still young, they’ve done things in their pasts that they all regret. Not letting that plague them, they hope to be taken seriously, but will always plan on being their energetic lively selves. With over 4000 plays within the first day, Guitarists Cody and Billy, bassist Derek, and drummer Matt plan on hitting the studio again in a few months so keep your eyes (and Myspace inbox) open.
Heavy & Light
Posted by jordan on Thursday Jan 15, 2009A few nights ago I had the opportunity to watch the Heavy and Light show that was put on by a really amazing organization called To Write Love On Her Arms. 
For those of you who don’t know what that is you should check it out on the banner below. Or you can watch the video below. “To Write Love On Her Arms is about cutting, and its about depression, and addiction, and suicide, and its about meeting those needs, and its about talking about things that haven’t been discussed, and saying that people are not alone, and that we’re called to live together, and that we’re called to love each other and that we have something to say about pain, and there’s hope for people…It is about pain, and its about failure, and regret and brokenness, and it is about broken people…and it is about hope more than anything else.” -Jamie Tworkowski (founder of TWLOHA).
Attention! Attention!
Posted by Jennnn on Sunday Jan 11, 2009“May I have all your eyes and ears to the front of the room?” –The Academy Is…
At the beginning of every month, we decided that we’re going to have a Featured Artist of The Month section on the site, for all to see, in all of its glory. This month, it’s a four-piecer called Callahan. They have serious potential and I think know they’ll be going places. I’m still trying to figure out how every artist will be decided, but we’ll work on that. Maybe you could leave comments on our main myspace found here. We’re also trying to change the layout on this page, and have a feature where you could rate artists and do other things. It’s been almost five months since I did live interviews with Breathe Electric, TK Proposal, and Grand Finale. Somehow, my abilities to procrastinate haven’t decreased, and I still haven’t posted them. I should really begin to do that. The Eyes Set To Kill interview is still being written, and it should be up sometime this week. So that’s today’s update. Oh, oh, and check out Callahan, I think they’re on to something catchy, ;-)
“Sugar, we all end up in diapers.”
Posted by Vader on Saturday Jan 3, 2009
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button definitely lived up to its hype. Even though the length of the movie was a little too long (just about three hours!) the actors and events kept you interested at all times. Brad Pitt does a great job of playing this interesting character, Benjamin Button. This movie is filled with playful jokes and a few tear jerking scenes, there is no doubt that almost everyone can enjoy this movie. The make-up and special effects department did a wonderful job of making Cate Blanchett look old and Brad Pitt look like his “younger” self, it was really impressive. The coolest thing, in my opinion, is how the make-up department made Pitt’s face look older, he then acted out a scene, and then the special effects people put his face on a different body. Even though it’s probably been done before, this movie did a really great job.
I believe that everyone should at least see this movie once, just because it’s that good.
Be prepared for: your butts fall asleep, your eyes to gather up some tears, and most importantly, for you to enjoy this move.
Photo Cred: www.trailersundone.com
Happy New Year!
Posted by Vader on Thursday Jan 1, 2009As the new year arrives, so will a new topic on Station Static. As of tomorrow, January 2nd, there will be a section about movies. I will be reviewing both old and new movies, for you all to decide whether or not you would like to watch them. Of course everything I say is just my opinion, so please don’t take anything I say to offense.
I hope you guys are looking forward to this as much as I am :]
Crush, the Everlasting
Posted by Jennnn on Friday Dec 19, 2008
The Compromising
Posted by Jennnn on Saturday Dec 13, 2008
Of Integrity, Morality, & Principles in Exchange For Money Tour was awesome, and I met a lot of great people and musicians, but I got a little upset at the end. Here’s a run down on my night in Milwaukee. We showed up, watched from the balcony, and it was an incredible view. It’s amazing how far people will go in order to get to the front of the pit. As we shuffled out, I met The Morning Light (and oh my garsh, this totally makes up for them not playing Warped). I also met Josh from Every Avenue near the merch. We went outside, (holy crap it was freaking cold) and there we find a giant (unbelievably huge) mob of teenage girls crowding around Jack Barakat and John O’Callaghan. I have never had to wait in line to meet musicians. The reason I’m posting this is because the entire time I was getting pushed by random kids in line to meet them, I was wondering where these girls were missing when the AP Tour came around. When a friend and I were at the AP Tour with All Time Low, Bryce Avary, The Matches, and Sonny, there were only around six other fans waiting outside with us. At the Money Tour, a girl behind me asked if he (Alex Gaskarth) was the lead singer. I was in horror, and I just wondered if this was really what it turned into. “Fans” waiting to meet members that they didn’t even know. I was so hurt inside when I saw Jack leave the 
mob and enter the bus. We all knew he wasn’t coming back. I saw that the mob was only crowding around the frontmen and headliners. Alex, John, Rian, and Zack were the only one’s with a crowd of fans following them. I walked away from the crowd and met other members, such as Derek Sanders (Mayday), Pat Kirch (The Maine), and David Strauchman (Every Avenue). It kinda bugs me when the people at The Rave tell people to move to the sidewalks. A security guard told David and I to go All The Way Down (if you know Every Avenue songs, you’ll see the irony). I met Alex (ATL), and since he already had a sharpie in hand, I asked him to sign mine with his. Alex: “That’s new. No one’s ever asked me to do that before.” haha. So I guess the night was still awesome, despite having people who only know the words to Maria get to meet people they didn’t actually admire for music. I met some fans that were also in a daze of confusion as to why some of these girls weren’t there at the AP Tour. My favorite quote of the night?
So Long Secrets
Posted by Jennnn on Wednesday Dec 3, 2008We were asked (and happily accepted) an interview. With an artist and in all honesty, I had (and still have) NO idea what he looks like. But his music makes up for that dilemma. Hellogoodbye had a love child with Bring Me The Horizon and created So Long Secrets. Enjoy ~
-Who was the reason you decided to start pursuing music?
1. I suppose the reason I got into doing the music I do is probably Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails. When I first heard the “Broken” EP, I said to myself THAT is what I want to do right there.
-Any story behind the name ”So Long Secrets”?
2. So Long Secrets was actually a line in a poem I wrote a while ago called “Machine Language” about the complete and global connection (and thus loss of privacy) that the Internet brings to the World. “Goodbye privacy, so long secrets.”
-Favorite thing a fan has said or done?
3. I have this one quoted on the top of my Myspace page actually “I liked your music, it made my soul dance.” That made my day.
-If you weren’t doing SLS, what would you be doing?
4. Well, before this I actually wrote a book of poetry and had it published, but that was never a full time thing. I guess I would be doing what I’m doing right now, and that is searching out a way to make my voice heard among the masses and make money while I’m doing it. Hahaha.
Oh, how it’s been so long.
Posted by Jennnn on Saturday Nov 22, 2008No, for cereal dude, I’m really sorry we take forever to post ONE blog. I’m literally the world’s largest procrastinators, and I have so much stuff to edit and write in order for all interviews and reviews to be caught up. We have interviews with Breathe Electric, Tk Proposal, Eyes Set To Kill, So Long Secrets, and a live interview with a band that ended up breaking up left to do. Haha, so if anyone is actually interested in writing stuff on this site email us. I also need a layout for this site because I created this site and even I don’t understand the blue banner with people dancing on the top of this page! Oh, and I also have a few reviews on new albums that were released this month and the Compromising of Integrity, Morality, & Principles in Exchange For Money Tour I went to recently. That’s today’s update. Oh, and congratulations to Pete and Ashlee on their new kid. Don’t mess it up.
Big City Someone Live Interview
Posted by Jennnn on Monday Nov 3, 2008”I’d love to leave this world a little better than before, give up all I have so you can have a little more, I’d love to burn my clothes and finally become poor, but I guess that’s not my style,”–Vince Pierri
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There’s a man in a grey shirt, who looks remarkably like Tobey Maguire mixed with Gyllenhaal, with long brown hair, jeans, and the look of disaster on his face running around a church screaming ”BOOST UP THE VOCALS!” while Grand Finale are preparing for sound check. They’re all wondering where their keyboardist Mikey is, and it’s twenty minutes before a benefit show for a charity that prevents child prostitution. I remember the first time I listened to Big City Someone. The first single I heard was ”I Always Say Chicago”. I immediately wanted to know what song was playing and who sang it. The first time I met him was on the night he would say he ”was running around like a chicken with its head cut off” because he was running the show, along with playing it. Big City Someone is Vince Pierri from Mundelein, and a Macbook. I can’t say much more other than that Vince is well, to say the least, really cool. He played after the Tk Proposal who you should definitely check out in the interview I’ll post later. When Vince performs, his legs fidget and he doesn’t open his fluttering eyes until it’s all over. I know we did this interview forever (two months to be exact!) ago, but I had some of those ridiculous technical difficulties. I need a new video |
camera, this was my first time editing a live interview, and it’s okay quality, but I really hope you enjoy ! =) You should definately go to one of his few shows. Meet him before or after and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Not only that, but his music will make you stop talking and listen. He was born into a family with 5 other siblings (two of which are also involved in music) making it hard to pursue music alone. But he’s done just that,
and I have never had more fun than when we are gallavanting around the small town of Grayslake after the show trying to explain to him that there is no where to go to besides the cornfields. After being in other bands and doing previous shows, he’s finally settled and said that this is the last band he’ll be in. After being looked upon by the six-membered Christian rock band Underoath, they said, ”Of course Big City is Someone. This dude Read More
Amy Kuney & the Simple Things
Posted by jordan on Sunday Nov 2, 2008
Grand Coda
Posted by Jennnn on Friday Oct 31, 2008”BURN IT. DOWNLOAD IT. I DON’T CARE. IT’S NOT LIKE BANDS MAKE MONEY OFF CD’s THESE DAYS ANYWAY,” –Chiodos Bassist Matt Goddard
Did anyone purchase Grand Coda yet? For you kids that don’t know what that is, it’s Chiodos’s re-release of their album Bone Palace Ballet which followed All’s Well That End’s Well. It includes four new songs:
◊ Two Birds Stoned At Once
◊ …And Then The Liver Screamed “HELP!”
◊ We Swam From Albatross The Day We Lost Kailey Cost
◊ Smitten For The Mitten
With acoustic releases of Read More
”She cut my name into her arm…”
Posted by Jennnn on Sunday Oct 12, 2008
The creepiest thing I’ve ever done for a band was, well I’m not sure since I tend to do strange things, but I do know that it didn’t involve me cutting someone’s name into my skin. Someone did, however, bleed through the process of cutting Mark McMillon from Ohio’s The Story Changes name into her arm. I literally feel sick typing this. Ahh. Anywho, The Story Changes consists of two dudes, Mark & Poppy, from Dayton, Ohio. And you should listen to them because well, I said so and if a person was willing to permanently damage their skin for the sake of showing some love for the band, then you know they must be worth it.
Q. The worst thing you have ever accidentally done on stage?
A. The first thing that comes to mind is a show in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The soundman asked to record our set and we said yes. We figured it was a typical soundboard recording or some room mics in the back of the club, but he ended up adding a lot of extra microphones everywhere on the tiny stage and used the big bulky mic stands that the club had. We all took a mental note of where the stuff was and the limited space we had left before we started, but somehow I managed to fall into some stuff and knock a lot of it over by the end of the second song and ended up Read More
Mike Goodrick Intrvw.
Posted by jordan on Sunday Oct 12, 2008
In Arizona: The Grand Canyon, The Phoenix Suns, The Maine, and oh yeah, Mike Goodrick. With his poppish acoustic sound and his deep sincere lyrics he is out to make you smile. Seriously, that’s what he wants to do, make you smile. Influenced by bands like Relient K, he writes sad songs with happy upbeat music. The question is are you smiling yet?
1) How long have you been playing?
I’ve been singing in choir and stuff like that since I can remember.
I’ve been playing guitar for about 5 years. I taught myself in seventh grade how to play guitar and since then I’ve been teaching myself to play lots of other instruments like piano, trombone, viola, and the harp.
2) What made you want to become a musician?
Well I have always liked to sing but I never even considered it as a career choice until I got my first guitar for my 13th birthday. I immediately fell in love with Read More
Dropout Year Contest
Posted by Jennnn on Sunday Sep 7, 2008
Three of you super lucky fans can win a signed the Dropout Year album Best Friends For Never with a DY sticker included (yes, I have three). The contest rules are simple: have ”Dropout Year” (or something associated with the band or their music) written somewhere on yourself (i.e. arm, forehead, hand, etc.) then take a cute picture of it. The only rule is that it has to be creative, and stand out from the rest. The deadline date is still to be decided. Winners will be chosen by…we’ll vote er something, C:
Send HTML pics to: myspace.com/stationstaticforyou
Simon dTour Live
Posted by jordan on Sunday Aug 24, 2008“It’s only life…”
It was easily the best day of my life. Me and two of my friends went to the Simon dTour Live show at Gurnee Mills Mall in Illinois. The show was about 6 hours long, but we got there early and were able to spend 10ish hours standing in the mall. Which was amazingly awesome, and got to meet a lot of people from MTV. I’ll give you a list.
-hung out with Honkey from MTV and DJ Mike Rock
-kicked some serious butt in an air guitar contest
-watched a “lyric bee” you know like in that FOX show “don’t forget the lyrics”
-got a bunch of free stuff i.e. shrits, brush, inflatable guitars, coca cola in these really cool bottles, whiteboards
-watched some other contests (the “Nike lace race”, a sprint texting game, and an ABC Family puzzle game)
-watched a house bunny fashion show
-There was this insane dance contest with a guy with a Mohawk wearing a Reese Peanut butter cup shirt.
-Saw Kate Voegele Read More
Hey The Cab, Who Is That?
Posted by Jennnn on Saturday Aug 23, 2008
WHO IS THAT HANDSOME SCENE KID AT 0:44 ?
I know, he’s doing something Mr. Roger would not be proud of, but seriously, who is he?
Does anyone know?
I am totally, completely in love with The Cab. Especially with their song I’ll Run.
I watch music videos before I go to school every morning. When I heard it playing
on The Fuse I ran downstairs like an idiot. I love the video. BBBUUUTTT, I have
watched it several times, and each time this one thing bugs me. WHO IS HE? :DD
Interview With Dropout Year!
Posted by Jennnn on Saturday Aug 23, 2008
”Because if looks could kill,
I’d die happy knowing it was you.” –Tire Swing Romance
Maryland was the home to famous bands such as All Time Low, Good Charlotte, Count Your Blessings, and it was also the breeding ground for the unsigned Dropout Year. They were 4 high schoolers playing covers in their basement and doing shows at churches just like any other band. What makes them special is their ability to communicate and relate to us fans. A really great band won’t care if their fans are creepy or are screaming their lungs out at their show. A superfabulousamazing band can still rock the van instead of the bus, and can get their exercise fix by walking from the van to the door at Taco Bell. Read More
C is For Confide
Posted by Jennnn on Monday Aug 11, 2008”DANCER, DANCER, KEEP YOUR FEET IN TIME AND INSIDE THE LINES.” –Can’t See The Forest For The Trees
On the first day of Warped I decided to buy a hoodie. Great story right ? No, I’m not done. See, here’s the thing. I bought it from the raddest band. Like, ever. It all started when they ran out of smalls. The dude had to run and go get some more. I hung out with Jeff (or do you prefer Jeffrey ?). Behind the tent. Woot, go me! I had a lot of time to spare so we managed to get this quick video. Thank you Jeff. Then Paige and I decided to help the boys out and hang their posters everywhere. We might have accidentally covered other bands’…oopsie. I asked Ross (lead singer justsoyouknow) to mention this lovely site that you are currently on while he was performing that day. He wrote it on his hand, aw, but unintentionally sweated it off on stage. That’s alright. It’s the thought that counts, right ? I made em some pretty kickbutt bracelets (okay, maybe not that cool) but broke the next night. Darn. I felt incredibly bad that Ross remembered to mention the site at the next day’s Warped and I wasn’t there to see it because I drove 3 hours just to go. Aah. We missed it by an hour. You have no idea, I literally walked around Warped complaining about how bad I felt that I missed it. Ross, Jeff, Billy, Aaron, Arin, thank you guys. So much. For letting me stick with you for 2 days straight, the stickers, the CD, the hoodie, the stage mention, just thank you. You guys are amazing. And thank you for teaching me where you get your food and take your daily showers.
Katheryn Hudson Kisses Girls
Posted by Jennnn on Sunday Aug 10, 2008
”…the taste of her cherry chapstick.”
I had the opportunity to meet the oh so famous Katy Perry at this year’s Warped Tour. She seems really nice. While I was on side stage, during the opening song One Of The Boys, a (pardon my language) really stupid, moronic, just really idiotic fan decided to throw a bottle of water at her during her performance. Unfortunately, he didn’t miss. He hit her head on. Dude, she got splashed. So she threw her guitar at her tech (wouldn’t you?) and flicked off the crowd. I honestly respect her for continuing on singing after the little interruption. I would have done the same thing but my performance would have included a few curse words…haha anywho, after she was done with the set, I asked her, ”what would you tell the person who threw it at you?” and here’s the video kids.
Kate Voegele For A VMA
Posted by jordan on Saturday Aug 9, 2008So you guys know Kate Voegele right? Well if not you really need to check her out. She’s got this really cool pop-rock vibe and has an amazing voice. Signed to Myspace records she has recently toured with Natasha Bedingfield and The Veronicas. She even landed a roll on the popular TV series One Tree Hill.
Her music is absolutely incredible, you can go here check it out. Then nominate her new music video, for her single “Only Fooling Myself” for the “Best new Artist” VMA.
Warped Tour Day #2
Posted by Jennnn on Friday Aug 8, 2008
was even better (;
August 2nd totally topped the 1st. Have you ever been on stage with your heroes then hang with them near the tour buses ? That was Warped day 2 for me. I was so happy I still can’t comprehend what I did. When Alternative Press gave me a pair of tickets, I thought they were just like any other ticket you could purchase. Why am I always wrong ? (:
This is in no way even remotely close to being in order =)
Day #2:
-Met Uh Oh! Explosion’s Johnny and Kevin. Thanks for signing my CD guys.
-Saw We The Kings perform but couldn’t finish because Alayna decides to have an asthma attack during Travis’s serenade to the crowd. =)
-Warped said The Morning Light would play. I wish they did. I love them with a passion.
-The security guy took my sharpie ! >=[ men.
-Saw Casket Architects. Yay front row !
-Tracked down the band after they perform and manage to get a drumstick and pictures. (:
-My arm gets tagged with FUKITT again.
-Maybe I should get business cards for this site, eh ?
-Discovered that our wristbands say ”VIP” for a reason.
-Continue talking to the boys with the headphones trying to get their band heard. I truly support them and their ambition. Remember, even Fall Out Boy sold their own merch at one point.
-Traced about the venue with a chick who works there searching for the so-called ”VIP Tent” which apparently doesn’t exist. I swear I saw Read More
Warped Tour Day #1
Posted by Jennnn on Sunday Aug 3, 2008
Aahh. I have never been to such a cool festival. This was the first, but still amazing, Warped Tour experience and now I know that it can’t be the last. I went twice this year, August 1st & 2nd, and both times were free. The first tickets were given to me by Glamour Kills (I adore them). So GK, thank you !
I’ll leave you with the gist of it (:
(I tried to keep it in order, honest !)
-Hung out with the boys from Confide (myspace.com/confide) 
in their merch tent. I love them !
-Told people to listen to their music for a free sticker.
-Hung up Confide posters around Warped on random booths ”accidentally” covering other bands’ posters..
-I lovelovelove talking to the dudes with the headphones asking you to buy their CD. They are quite the characters ! 
-Watched Oreskaband on the Hurley stage.
-OH, we met Bring Me The Horizon. Aweh, they’re very nice. Oli has the raddest arm. Too bad they don’t allow pictures. Darn.
-Screamed for Confide on the Smartpunk stage.
-Met Caleb from Forever The Sickest Kids. He wasn’t allowed to sign anything, but he did anyway. Aw.
-Gave Ross & Jeff something but it broke when they were in the bus >.<
-Saw 3oh!3 & Katy Perry perform.
-Hung out with a very fun band that are now my new best friends. Chaser. I asked for a pic, then tilted my head when I saw they were getting on top of each other…wt?! The next thing I know is that I’m getting lifted on top of ”The Chaser Human Pyramid” haha. Yay !
-Visited Reel Big Fish at their merch tent. They seemed confused by me. I tend to do that to people (:
-My arm gets tagged and therefore says, FUKITT the entire day.
-Decided to tag other arm with ”The Frantic” then. Got tagged again…I forgot what it said haha..
-Met The Frantic’s Ian. Haha, he’s nice. So is their merch guy.
-Bought another Keep A Breast shirt. Haha.
-I started with…let’s just say I used to have a lot of money before this night. C:
-Gave some kid (who sounded stoned) a poptart.
-Paige decides to pay for a free hug. Emphasis on the ”FREE” part.
-Watched Cobra Starship ”..smile real wide for the pa-pa-pa-pa-parazzi everywhere.”
-I swear this one guy looked like Joe Jonas…I swear..
-A dude had his shirt with Hannah Montana on it saying, ”SLUT” haha.
-Met some kid. He had thee sickest, raddest mohawk I have ever seen…I think his name
was Mark or something.
-Had a chat with a band called Amore. Haha, he was like, ”Yeah, that’s our name. It sounds pretty gay, I know.”
So basically, that night was amazing. I almost peed myself out of how happy I was. I had no idea how much better the next day would be…
Here’s a hint for tomorrow’s post about Warped Day 2:
A Conversation With Joe Brooks
Posted by Jennnn on Monday Jul 21, 2008”To be honest, I don’t care either way, I’m making music…that’s what I want to do for the rest of my life, if I get the chance to do that…then I’m not fussed if I’m famous or not!” –Joe Brooks
No one ever would expect that a simple MSN conversation with an unsigned musician with more than 95,000 Myspace friends would be sort of life changing in a way. Not only did he stay up until 1 am (UK time) to sit and talk, but he also went to Africa with Habitat For Humanity to help build houses for an African village. This shouldn’t even be called an interview, because it was more like talking to and finding my new best friend but in a stranger I’ve never even met before. I mean, who cares if he ”likes small bums” ? It made sense once he explained it haha. Just like the rest of us, he has fallen into the latest iPhone craze. Together we discussed Daughtry, Kate Voegele’s Myspace fame, Tila Tequila’s rampaging nudity (haha), and even his tiny crush on Ashlee Simpson and on the pretty gals in LA. Click ”more” to read pieces of the little chat between me and the soon to be famous Joe Brooks. Read More
Bradley Vaughn Interview
Posted by Jennnn on Saturday Jul 19, 2008
”Abby passed away, in her sleep,” is a favored line from the hit ”Abby” written and sang by Virginia native Bradley Vaughn. His soft, calming voice is heard throughout all of his songs and although it may not sound it, his heart is really in his newest project which is a hardcore band he’s forming. He’s ready to scream, thrash, and mosh around stage again. This boy has bitten off part of his tongue (oh, very lovely), gotten a shiner, stuck on crutches, and pierced a vein in his lip filling his mouth with blood. The least you could do is listen to his killer music. I interviewed this green-eyed boy man to see what he’s really about.
Q) If a label offered to sign you, would you accept all that it entitles (touring, releasing an album..) ?
A) It all depends on the type of label, what they had to offer, and how much creative control they would allow me
Q) Current goal ?
A) As of now i’m starting a new band. its being kept under wraps until we are ready to be heard, but it will be amazing. I’m actually moving out of state for this band so lets hope it goes well.
Q) chicken, fish, or steak ?
A) ice cream =)
Q) What do you ALWAYS carry with you aside from the normal things (ipod, phone, chapstick..) ?
A) I have a bag that i take EVERYWHERE. inside it has
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About.
Posted by Jennnn on Tuesday Jul 15, 2008
An indie music blog. A music website that promotes musicians and bands that are both indie and major giving them a chance to have their music heard, while also blogging about everything related to music in general. The site is managed by 15 year-old Jennnn and has a few helpful others. Originally created in an apartment building in the middle of San Francisco less than a year ago, we’re now based in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. If you’re in a band, email us at stationstatic@ymail.com. If you have a good band you know, message us and we’ll cover them. We have a banner (found here) you can put on your page if you’d like. Influences include Jack’s Mannequin’s Andrew McMahon, and that “CHH!” noise Cesar Millan makes.
f r e q u e n t l y a s k e d q u e s t i o n s :
What in the world is Station Static?
Station Static is basically a giant blog, used to promote, write about, and chat about bands and musicians (signed, and unsigned) and the music lifestyle which we admire so much.
Who runs this whole shindig ?
This site is managed by Jennnn, but there are also some rad people writing and helping run this site.
What does Station Static mean ?
Look up Anti-Flag lyrics to the song ”We Are The Lost.”
I’m an artist and want to be featured here, what should I do ?
You can email us at stationstatic@ymail.com or you can contact us individually through our Myspaces found on the sidebar.
DUDE, you interviewed us months ago. What happened?
Don’t worry! We haven’t forgotten about you. It takes a while to post an interview. Online interviews have to be edited, checked, and checked again. Those are the ones posted sooner than live video interviews because live videos have to be edited, and usually start off around 20 minutes long then are condensed to about six minutes. We do several interviews a week, sometimes several a day, and there are only two of us working on it…that, and Jennnn holds everything off for months at a time.
I think I want to write on this site.
Sweet. Email us. We need people who are actually committed to this. Sure one post is cool, but we need regular writers who can write about musicians with a passion and actually care about the music. I want people who don’t want to join just to meet the bands, you need to live, breathe, scream music. Send me a paragraph of something you’ve written about a band, and if it’s what we think we’d like on the site, we’ll probably say yes. No, you don’t get paid, ha, I wish. It doesn’t even take up a lot of time, just maybe a post every few days.
