SIMPLY SIX: GTaa

GTaa is a singer/songwriter from England.

1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they
 knew they wanted to be a singer.  For many it was the appearance of Elvis
 on
 the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance
 on Sullivan half a decade later.  Is there such a defining moment for you?


There was no magic switch, although theres plenty of inspirations, to see
Elvis perform on stage is an amazing spectacle, the Beatles Anthology (nee
Long and Winding Road) documentary triumphant.

 2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to?  Who are some
 of your favorites?

The Best of The Beatles, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Motown, Bowie, Julian
Cope, The Human League, Queen, the classics….

 3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either
 on
 record or live?

Greatest moment- in terms of audience, probably  one of the radio shows,
perhaps BBC Greater Manchester Radio, singing Rising Sun.

 4.  Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to
 listen
 to?   How much can music influence current events?

Music resonates with the times, reinforcing and energizing the mood and
movements of the moment - Changing the world by its very being,
brightening the dullest day, to firing up the disaffected.
It amplifies and projects the mood of the masses- stirring mass
consciousness. Live Aid, peace protests etc. changed the course of events.

 5. How has technology affected the music industry?  How has technology
 affected your career as a musician?

Technology - is a great enabler removing constraints- music is more
accessible for listeners, writers and producers than ever before.
Practically  you can sit on a train, or plane, and be happily producing
the latest and greatest on your portable, in fact, thats how much of The
Time The Place, was initially arranged- 16 hours a week on a TGV between
Brest and the Hague.

 6.  Now for my Barbara Walters question:  If you were a pair of shoes what
 type of shoes would you be?

shiny black leather cycle touring shoes- smart and good for a spin.

Interview: Rachel Vette

Rachel Vette is the lead singer of the local Rock group The Vettes.

1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?

I was actually at an outdoor concert @ Six Flags in New Orleans East about 4 years ago and was watching the bands (don't remember exactly who) and I turned to my brother and said I'm sick of being in the audience; I can do that! The rest is history.

2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?

Surprisingly I like mostly guy fronted bands better than female fronted bands. I love a lot of 80's bands like Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and all the one hit wonders. Current favorites are Coldplay, Metric, The Killers.

3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?

We were added to regular rotation on our local Top 40 radio station which is beyond huge and unthinkable for most indie bands. In addition to that we hold the championship spot for the most days at being #1 on the station--- 24 days (beating out Panic at the Disco 21 days)

4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?

Change the world? No. I think of music as more of a reflection of what's going on in the world; it's art. Change is inevitable and if the world changes I wouldn't say music is to be held responsible.

5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?

Technology has changed the music industry. Access to anything you can dream is available in seconds. The way people are fans has completely changed as well. I have more to say about this but I'd rather leave it at that.

6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?

high platform shoes--- 14 K Gold with Diamonds for sure