Backstage Pass - Blessed Be Man - Interview

ATP

Most people will never know what it feels like to be on stage in front of a crowd, what does that feel like?

BLESSED BE MAN

There is no words to describe it. It's the best buzz i I have ever had (whether I am intoxicated or not).

ATP

Describe your typical stage show performance. What might we expect at your show and why we should go?

BLESSED BE MAN

It's just me, three chords, and the truth. I just hope that anyone that goes to my shows listens with an open mind and is willing to listen to something that is a bit different and is not your typical song that has you intro verse chorus verse bridge chorus outro format.

ATP

Tell us about your most memorable gig and why it was so great?

BLESSED BE MAN

Every gig that I play is memorable to me. It is a new chapter to my life, and for that moment in time, we are all as one. Whether if I play in front of one person or 100 people. I just want to spread my gospel that is Blessed Be Man.

ATP

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

BLESSED BE MAN

Music is my passion. It is impossible to have a worst gig. Even if I am just playing for my cat or my new born daughter.

ATP

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

BLESSED BE MAN

An all day event with all my friend's bands playing at one venue, one day and just having a blast and seeing some live sets from the five bands that changed my life forever: U2, The Misfits, Radiohead, Godspeed You Black Emperor and The Beatles. Then afterwards, we all hang out and have a few pints! Yes, I am a dreamer.

ATP

Do you believe commercial/mainstream music has had a negative effect on new music, why or why not?

BLESSED BE MAN

Music, whether good or bad, mainstream or underground, is music. Someone somewhere put that effort into putting those notes together to make a tune and a melody and get some sort of message out to the world. That is a beautiful thing. At least in my eyes. I respect all music and musicians.

ATP

Has the internet really been helpful to your promotion, why or why not?

BLESSED BE MAN

Definitely! I have had fans purchase records out of El Paso, Texas, and even out of the U.S. It's a beautiful thing, this thing we call the internet.

ATP

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

BLESSED BE MAN

Facebook, Band Camp, Soundcloud.

ATP

Do you have a website, tell us about it?

BLESSED BE MAN

You can listen to a whole bunch of tunes at: www.facebook.com/blessedbeman www.blessedbeman.bandcamp.com www.soundcloud.com/blessedbeman www.riseanddecayrecords.bandcamp.com

ATP

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

BLESSED BE MAN

Not at the moment.

ATP

Are you looking to get a record deal, why or why not?

BLESSED BE MAN

It would be nice, but it is not a priority right now. But my bud's from Coffee Black and The Recovery Mission put me on their distro so you can hit em up at Rise and Decay Records. They have got a whole bunch of great, talented bands. I appreciate any type of support that I can get.

ATP

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

BLESSED BE MAN

Still playing and making music.

ATP

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

BLESSED BE MAN

I love what Arm The Pit is doing for bands. Any form of support is welcomed with open arms from us musicians. Putting on shows, doing compilation records, printing/duplication, etc. That's pretty awesome if you ask me! Thank you for all that you do for us underground musicians and thank you for giving me this opportunity to do this interview.