A Popup Interview with Chris Parker

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CK:

What is your favorite local venue?

Chris Parker:

Definetly Stubbs....they run a tight ship....

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CK:

Tell us about your worst gig and why it was so bad.

Chris Parker:

My worst gig was Motzarts coffee house when I found myself in front of 100 plus fans and too stoned to remember my own songs......wow. Never again

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CK:

What are your plans for the future with your band?

Chris Parker:

To tour and reach people in a positive way and become someone who is remembered for his contributions to the music world...

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CK:

Name and describe your most memorable gig.

Chris Parker:

Opening night....the "Steamboat" My band followed by Patrice Pike and the Black Box Rebellion.....so many people...what a great show!!!!

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CK:

Who are your biggest influences?

Chris Parker:

David Gray, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Diswalla, Last Free Exit, and John Mayer.

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CK:

So, tell me..what exactly, motivates you, the artist to write songs?

Chris Parker:

To make music that people can enjoy and relate to. Something that makes people want to dance....and smile.

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CK:

What genre(s) would you say your music is under?

Chris Parker:

Acoustic/alternative Rock?

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CK:

Where do you practice as a band and how often?

Chris Parker:

In my apartment...once a day

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CK:

What would you like to change about your city's local music scene?

Chris Parker:

The path to making it big

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CK:

When did you first start singing, what made you choose music?

Chris Parker:

When I saw the scene in "Back To The Future" when Marty Mcfly sings "Johhn Be Good" It made me move...

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CK:

Do you feel that "underground" is just a marketing term like anything else?

Chris Parker:

Yes....more than ever these days

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CK:

Who is your favorite unsigned Band?

Chris Parker:

Gideon's Press

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CK:

Describe your typical stage show performance. Give us a hint into what we might expect to see are your show.

Chris Parker:

Entertainment.....excitement...feelings....emotion.....happiness......rock.

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CK:

Has the internet really been helpful to your promotion?

Chris Parker:

Yes...many sites: http://chrisparker.iuma.com

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CK:

Are there any established artists with whom you would like to collaborate?

Chris Parker:

Jack Johnson, David Gray

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CK:

Tell us about your website:

Chris Parker:

Basic...check it out: http://chrisparker.iuma.com

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CK:

If you could talk to anyone in the music business, who would it be?

Chris Parker:

Dave Matthews

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CK:

What makes you and your band unique?

Chris Parker:

The passion for playing live and having a good time doing it...

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CK:

Have you ever paid for advertising for the band?

Chris Parker:

Yes....in the local paper

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CK:

Let us say that you have been just signed by a major label and they say time to move 2500 miles. Now what, would you be able to move?

Chris Parker:

Fuck yea

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CK:

How big of an impact do you think the underground, indie scene has on the current pop culture?

Chris Parker:

some

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CK:

What made you want to pursue songwriting?

Chris Parker:

The art itself...

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CK:

If you could put on a show anywhere were would it be?

Chris Parker:

In Dublin, England

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CK:

How experienced are you or the band on the stage?

Chris Parker:

Professionals

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CK:

Do you have a street or e-team system in place? Want one for your website?

Chris Parker:

no

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CK:

If your band could open for a headlining act, who would it be and why?

Chris Parker:

Jack Johnson....the fans would enjoy both artists...

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CK:

What is important to you about the music?

Chris Parker:

The way it can take you back to a certain time or place instantly...

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CK:

What do you like most about being an INDE artist?

Chris Parker:

The possibilities

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CK:

Give us a run down of your audio equipment:

Chris Parker:

Damn....to much to list. I'm a gearhead.

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CK:

How do you transport your equipment to the gig?

Chris Parker:

Taxi?

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CK:

What you feel is the most important thing about your music?

Chris Parker:

The truth behind it

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CK:

Do you do any recording on your own?

Chris Parker:

Yes

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CK:

How did you/all learn to play, self or school?

Chris Parker:

self

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CK:

Introduce the members in the band:

Chris Parker:

Chris Parker Jon Parker (various hired musicians for the road)

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CK:

What is your favorite song on your current album?

Chris Parker:

Everything

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CK:

How long does it take for an average song to go from a musical idea to a recordable song?

Chris Parker:

2 months

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CK:

How many members in the band write music?

Chris Parker:

1

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CK:

Are you looking to get a record deal? Why?

Chris Parker:

Yes....promotion

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CK:

Can you name a few of you favorite places on the web for band promotions?

Chris Parker:

isounds.com iuma.com

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CK:

Most people will never know what it feels like to be on stage in front of a crowd, explain to them that feeling:

Chris Parker:

songramp.com

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