John
Daniel
Jared
Ryan
Joey
LittleBook: Why did you start a band??
In Desperation: To spread the word of our army we are building. Join us.
LB: How did you find each other??
ID: We have been friends through music for a while. Starting a band just made sense.
LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??
ID: Probably just being on tour and all the anxiety and excitement that goes with that. A certain show in Spokane comes to mind on St. Patrick's day. Hopefully there will be a lot more to come.
LB: Where do you practice?
ID: We have a rehearsal space in Sacramento run by a bunch of sandal wearing hippies that smoke weed all the time. A real professional place.
LB: What do you drink at practice?
ID: I sing, so I usually drink water. Sometimes coffee.
LB: What do you do at practice when you’re not practicing?
ID: Skateboard around the spot. Talk about shows, make fun of the nu-metal bands that we share space with.
LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?
ID: The internet. Its a blessing and a curse. Everyone can start a band, hype it up, get record deals, and seem big. But there is bands that exist outside of the internet. We use it for certain things, but its not our main hookup for anything. There is so many bands that it makes it harder to book shows and tours. Everyone is in competition with everyone else for dates and venues. Its weird. Quit being nerds.
LB: What's the best / worst thing about being a band in California??
ID: Worst thing is this state is huge and makes it hard to play out of state,because there are so many places to play here. You get stuck. Our next tour is mainly CA shows. Best thing? Someday it might break off and fall into the sea.
LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
ID: We have a tour of the west coast in September. A 7 inch coming out also on Heart In Hand Records.
LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
ID: We have two 7 inch records. No cds. But you can get them from us at a show or we have an online store too. The newer record should be available shortly.
LB: Favorite local Band or a memorable show?? Favorite venue to Play??
ID: Dance for Destruction is a good local band from here that our friends of ours. The best venue in Sacramento right now is the Java Lounge or a house we have here.
LB: Have you played The Submission Art Space before?
ID: I played there one time with a different band, but In Desperation has not played there yet. September 9th we do though.
LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??
ID: Haha, no.
LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??
ID: Someone might get their feelings hurt. An EX member was definitely the smelliest.
LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??
ID: Cigarettes for a couple people probably. Pizza is always good after a show. General anxiety is a pre show ritual for sure
LB: Where do you think live music is heading??
ID: I'm not sure exactly, but hopefully in a less safe direction. Security, guarantees, and your "draw" are something we dont care about.
LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free , do you offer free downloads??
ID: As long as they download and then come out to a show if they are into it, that's cool.
We are not Metallica, I'm not going to cause a big fuss about it.
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