BBQed Blues's - Interview

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ATP

For the record, who's answering the interview?

BBQED BLUES

Bob Cail

ATP

What is your band's name? How did you come up with that name?

BBQED BLUES

BBQed Blues. When one BBQs, one needs a marinade. We come from a mixture of influences

ATP

So who's in the band and what instruments do you each play?

BBQED BLUES

I play French harp (harmonica )and guitar also vocals, Miguel Contreras Bass, guitar and vocals, Bobby Gene Cail(son) Drums, and Victor Perez Keyboard

ATP

How would you describe your sound. What makes you unique?

BBQED BLUES

We are unique because of our unconventional approach in which blues purists frown upon for eg. bends and effects on keyboards, double pedaling on drums, hard driving element added to it and we can carry it to a pure style as well.

ATP

What bands have influenced each of you?

BBQED BLUES

My son heavy Metal such as Meshugga, myself the Johnny Winter, Allman Brothers & Walter Trout to Tbone Walker for guitar and Little Walter, Butterfield for harp. Miguel I'd say Santana, Victor the keyboardist anywhere from old progressive rock to jazz to classical music

ATP

How experienced are you on the stage, a virgin or whore?

BBQED BLUES

A little of both. You are always learning

ATP

How would you describe your shows?

BBQED BLUES

Energy

ATP

Tell us about your favorite show and why?

BBQED BLUES

I think it was the Battle of the Border here in El Paso Texas. We competed with different genres. We were forewarned that blues doesn't ever place. Which is true. We had a great time even though never placed. However received a great response from the crowd.

ATP

Tell us about your worst show and why?

BBQED BLUES

I guess the shows where you do not benefit because you are paid what the house gets and , not everyone gets their on time forget parts of equipment.

ATP

Tell Us About Your Dream Show, who you'd like to play with and where?

BBQED BLUES

I'd love someday to get a gig at Antone's in Austin.

ATP

Do you have a street team and how can you join?

BBQED BLUES

No

ATP

Do you have a record label and if not are you looking for one?

BBQED BLUES

No. I am still hopeful

ATP

What are your plans for the future, in a year, 5 years?

BBQED BLUES

Keep playing the blues. I'm thinking of going to San Antonio, Austin, Dallas or Houston. The Blues in this town is not very popular and at times frowned upon by the Rock genre.

ATP

Finally, do have any words on what Arm The Pit means to you?

BBQED BLUES

Not sure.