Q&A with BECCA WILSON from THE RAMBLIN' FEVERS
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 12:59AM Coco: How long have THE RAMBLIN' FEVERS been together?
Becca: February will be one year!
Coco: What's up with the name?
Becca: Ha ha -- the name was David's idea, actually. It's based off of the song Ramblin' Fever by Merle Haggard.
Coco: Who's in the band and what do they play?
Becca: David Beverly (vocals & guitar), Stephen Dodd (vocals & banjo), and Me (vocals & violin)
Coco: Is everybody local? Where did you all go to school?
Becca: Yes, we're all local... I'm from Augusta but Stephen and David are from North Augusta. None of us went to high school together. David and I were both home schooled and that's how we met. He introduced me to Stephen. I'm in school at Augusta State and Stephen goes to to Aiken Tech. David works full time.
Coco: Being homeschooled, did you take music classes at home?
Becca: I took private violin lessons from the time i was 5 until i graduated from high school. My mom taught piano, so my entire life i grew up hearing Bach and Beethoven played in the next room. My mom really encouraged me to pursue music.
Coco: Who are some of your favorite local bands?
Becca: Mazes & Monsters are some personal friends of ours and we love them. Also Adam Sams and My Instant Lunch whenever they are able to play.
Coco: And just in general, who are some of your main muscial inspirations?
Becca: Lately, I've had The Head And The Heart on repeat in my car. The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash... the list goes on.
Coco: You recently recorded some of your tunes. Where did you record? And where can we get our hands on your music?
Becca: We actually recorded with Nick Duke from Mazes and Monsters. He is a great guy and we had so much fun working with him. We will actually have our CD for sell at the Feb. 4th show, but if you can't make it to that you can always listen to it for free on our website. www.theramblinfevers.com
Coco: I thought i saw something somewhere that you were putting it out on vinyl?
Becca: Unfortunately, no. We wanted to but since we're broke musicians, we compromised and got CD's that look like records.
Coco: After hearing your demo and seeing you play live during the Festivus of Bands at Sky City, I told somebody that you guys are my favorite new local band. What are your plans for 2012?
Becca: Wow! That's so awesome. I'm flattered! This past year we were able to play with some great people in Greenville and Athens, and honestly, I think we all just want more shows. We love making music and playing together. We're willing to put in the work to make it happen. I'm excited about the possibilities for 2012!
Check out THE RAMBLIN' FEVERS when they open up for LERA LYNN along with special guest SHAUN PIAZZA this Saturday February 4th at SKY CITY.... doors open at 8pm.... music starts at 9:30pm... $5 admission.
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