The dynamic-sounding, five-member band forming out of Columbus is no stranger to performing in Bowling Green.
Red Wanting Blue, which describes its style as a “Indie, Rock, Alternative,” appears in Bowling Green about once a semester, usually at Howard’s Club H.
All five members shared some thoughts and opinions after opening for Gavin DeGraw and Michelle Branch Sunday night. Band members include Scott Terry, Mark McCullough, Greg Rahm, Eric Hall, and Dean Anshutz.
Q: What did you think of tonight’s performance?
ST: I thought it was a great show. I thought it was a lot of fun. There is a certain liberty of being the starter of the show. The stress is taken off of you as far as bringing the house down.
Q: What was it like opening for an act like Gavin DeGraw and Michelle Branch?
GR: We have opened for nationals before so we’re used to that whole side of the game. But to play with somebody like Gavin and Michelle Branch, who have had so much success in the industry, was great.
ST: We actually played in this room opening for Everclear right when we started playing. It was nice to come back with a much different type of show.
Q: Why is it that you keep coming back to Bowling Green? What is it about the city that really appeals to you guys?
EH: There are a lot of people that come and see the band and its a lot of fun.
ST: I would say there are some communities that are really supportive of original music and this happens to be one of them.
Q: Does your original music appeal to a special group of fans you don’t normally see or hear?
DA: Yeah. It’s a totally different vibe. Its taking the music in a whole different direction, but its still the same product just in a different light.
Q: How does performing on stage stay fresh and not become stale?
MM: Sometimes it is stale. But for the most part, playing in new places night in, night out usually brings a fresh air to all the songs. We just are so experienced on the road. By the time you get done with a day, you are so angry your release is when you get on stage and play. It’s a great release, you need some way to get aggression out.
ST: When we all got into this, we all had aspirations and thought it would be great to be musicians and be in a band. And then you realize how much work goes into what we do. As an independent band, we realize playing is the reward you get. It becomes the bonus of all the hard work. If you can’t enjoy that, what are you doing. For us, its always a treat.
Q: What are your musical inspirations?
ST: Everything I love is from these four gentlemen. I don’t listen to anything else.
Q: Do you collaborate when you are together?
GR: Absolutely. Somebody will come with an idea, typically Scott, and we all work together on it and put our 2 cents into it. It’s a big melting pot.
Q: What are some of the bands resolutions this year? What goals would you like to achieve?
ST: Breaking new territory. I would say getting the music out to more and more places for the band.
Reporter’s note: City editor Ella Fowler contributed to this interview.
