"Fighting The Villain" Interview.

Hey there readers,

Exciting news!!

As you may have known, I have been in the process of interviewing the 5-piece band from California, USA, by the name of "Fighting the Villain" for a while now, but now the interview is ready to be posted!!! (Exciting, I know.)

The Band: (from left to right) Cisco-Guitarist, Caitlyn Mae-Vocalist, Danny-Drummer, Miguel-Guitarist and Will-Bassist.
Photo sourced from: www.jmorenophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/JORGEMORENOJR_1st-Location-3.jpg.

Me: "What inspired you to form the band?"

Caitlyn Mae: "We have all shared a passion to play music. Although I did not start the band, we all wanted to be in a band and we all eventually came together."

Me: "Did you all know each other prior to forming the band?"

Caitlyn Mae: "Danny, Cisco and Miguel went to high school together and I met Cisco (who was looking for a vocalist) through a friend, and eventually Will came later as he was looking for a serious and dedicated band to join."

Me: "How did you come up with the name "Fighting the Villain"?"
Caitlyn Mae: "Miguel came up with the name "Fighting the Villain" from our favourite video game "Final Fantasy".

Me: "Do you all have a favourite song, that you have produced?"
Caitlyn Mae: "I think I can speak for all of us when I say our favourite song that we have recorded (which is currently un-realeased) is called "The Great Charlatan". We can all relate to the emotions that this song stirs up."

Me: "How do you go about writing new songs?"
Caitlyn Mae: "The writing process is like putting together the most epic story we can possibly think of. Everyone adds their own piece to it."

Me: "Who/what are you major influences?"
Caitlyn Mae: "Our fans, family, friends and other musicians. We love "Circa Survive", "Coheed and Cambria" and "Pierce the Veil" to name a few influences."


Me: "What is the best piece of advice you have all been given?"
Caitlyn Mae: "The best advice we have gotten would be to never give up on your dreams no matter the circumstance. We do not wish to go on living our lives [with] 'what if's'."



Me: "What is one piece of advice you would give to your listeners?"
Caitlyn Mae: "Always work hard at what you love."


Me: "What is a typical day in the lives of a 'Fighting the Villain' band member?"
Caitlyn Mae: "Our lives are not easy. We are definitely one of those bands that have had to work hard for everything we have gotten. There are many bands that have had everything handed to them, and we are still paying our dues. So hard. (Laughs) but we will never give up, which is why I love being in "Fighting the Villain." Its amazing being with a group of people that I can relate to so strongly and share the same dream with. We are all on the same page, and most bands DON'T have that. Which is why I believe we will become what we wish. We are all very poor. I don't want anyone to think we are rich. We all have "jobs" that we hate to help raise money for what we really want to do. We all have to quit our jobs to go on tour, and risk not paying bills,dropping out of school, being with significant others, missing out on family things, etc. But to us it's totally worth it. We have fans that believe in us and the only thing we want in the world is to be able to meet every single one of them because without them, without their support we would have nothing. They keep our dream alive."


Me: "Where do you see yourselves, and the band, in 5 years time?"

Caitlyn Mae: "I see us touring on a good label and being happy!"

Me: "Are there any annoying habits that other band members have, while on the road?"

Caitlyn Mae: "We all get pissed off at each other on the road but it is only temporary. We all know how to say sorry. Honestly we all love each other and have kind of figured out what exactly pushes one another's buttons. All the guys are pretty dirty and talk about gross stuff. (Laughs)."


Me: "What is the most memorable moment for you all?"

Caitlyn Mae: "We share many many memorable moments, one being the first time we played the Knitting Factory in Reno. It was a sold out show and was just amazing!."

I would like to thank "Fighting the Villain" for making the time to be interviewed for my blog, and taking the time to work with just a beginner and someone who is basically unknown, in the blogging world. An extended thank you, to Caitlyn Mae, for sitting through the interview and answering all the questions, not only in the interview, but also throughout the process of setting the interview up! 

THANKS GUYS! <3

Remember, if you did like this post, and would like to see more-or have a say, feel free to comment questions, comments, and the like, and I will get back to you. Likewise, if you wish to get into contact with the band, you can contact me, and I will put you in contact with them.

Well, that is all for now folks. If you have liked this interview, please do yourself a favor and check out the "Fighting the Villain" You-tube page on this link... http://www.youtube.com/user/FTVbayarea

- Bee xx

Update on coming posts.

Hey there loyal readers,

To those wondering when the 'Fighting the Villain' post will be up, well, it will be posted in the coming days.
I apologise for the wait, but once again the joys of technology have postponed it. But, now that the questions have been answered and almost everything is ready - Keep your eyes peeled! :)

The wait will be worth it. I promise. xx

Thank you

- Bee xx