If you are fans of Envy on the Coast, Say Anything or Circa Survive, I The Mighty is the band for you! I The Mighty is a progressive/alternative band from San Francisco, California. Their unique personalities and their passion for what they do was revealed when I had the opportunity to sit down with Brent Walsh (Lead Vocalist & Guitarist), Ian Pedigo (Guitarist) and Blake Dahlinger (Drummer) after opening for Forever the Sickest Kids and Anarbor at Slim’s in San Francisco.
The band’s catchy name, I The Mighty, was not their original name. A record label in San Francisco, that no longer works with the band, thought the band needed a new name.
Originally, the band name was Breakpoint. The guys had to make a quick decision and the name I The Mighty fit the bill. “The name I The Mighty actually came from one of our older songs called ‘I The Mighty Defeatist’,” says guitarist, Ian.
Brent explains how the band came together: “Ian and I were an acoustic duo for a while. When we were starting to look for other members, we met Blake at a show of ours and Chris was in a practice space next to ours. Chris would do some background vocals and some bass parts, we became friends and, well, here we are.”
I The Mighty likes to start the writing process with Brent’s lyrics. Blake says, “We like to describe our music in a view of a songwriter aspect. Brent’s lyrics are a really important part of our music; we enjoy story telling through our music.” As the process continues, band members contribute their own element to the song. As Brent said, they like to “jam it out.” Ian explains how they handle when creativity is blocked. “A way for me to get rid of it is when I discover a new band. Listening to new music inspires me to write new music. Also, going on vacation is a good way to get inspired. The different sceneries you see can really help.”
Ultimately, the band’s goal is to be able to connect to people through a rhythmic and melodic level. Their incredible stage presence and dedication to their music is inspiring for other musicians. I The Mighty has consistently shown their musical growth in the local music scene. They prove this by their recent signing with Equal Vision Records (Congratulations guys). This summer they will be releasing a new EP and going on tour with A Lot Like Birds in July. Check out their music on their website (It’s AMAZING): http://www.ithemighty.com
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/ithemighty
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/ithemighty
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/ithemighty
“Christmas Pageant Tour 2010” preview
On December 1st “The Christmas Pageant” tour presented by AP and featuring Family Force 5, Forever The Sickest Kids & special guests Secondhand Serenade and Shorelines End will kick off in Grand Rapids, MI. Atlanta-based Family Force 5’s combination of dance and rock, funky rhythms and percolating club grooves will get anyone up and out of their seats. Similarly, Forever The Sickest Kids’ style is a blend of classic-lined power-pop, punk energy and space-age electronics. Together, Family Force 5 and Forever The Sickest Kids are sure to infuse the holidays with a never-before-experienced energy.
“The Christmas Pageant” tour promises concert goers both band favorites and holiday classics in an eye-popping and other-worldly winter wonderland. Expect oversized presents, the abominable snowmen, maybe a snow storm or two and additional festive surprises galore.
Just off a successful UK tour – including a stop to play the Sonisphere Festival – Family Force 5 is currently in the studio recording the band’s third album, due out in early spring. The band recently recorded their version of pop-powerhouse La Roux’s Bullet Proof for the forthcoming Pop Goes Punk. And come November, Family Force 5 will grace the packaging of over 20 million milk cartons as part of the Milk Rocks! campaign.
Secondhand Serenade’s third studio release Hear Me Now hits shelves on August 3rd. Recently signed to Island Def Jam/Mercury, Shorelines End is looking forward to their full length CD coming out in 2011.
Forever The Sickest Kids recently released, “Keep On Bringing Me Down” a new digital single on iTunes. This is the first of several new songs that will be made available for fans this fall and winter readying for the new album to be released in early 2011. FTSK continues to devote their time to fans, the band is currently overseas on a world tour and they have created their own iPhone application for the ultimate FTSK experience.
To be a part of AP’s “The Christmas Pageant,” see below for holiday tour dates.
12/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – THE INTERSECTION
12/2 – Columbus, OH – NEWPORT MUSIC HALL
12/3 – Cincinnati, OH – THE UNDERGROUND
12/4 – Madison, WI – BARRYMORE THEATRE
12/5 – Omaha, NE – SOKOL AUDITORIUM (Council Bluffs, IA market)
12/7 – Colorado Springs, CO – PIKES PEAK CENTER
12/9 – Anaheim, CA – HOUSE OF BLUES
12/10 – Sacramento, CA – CREST THEATRE
12/11 – Fresno, CA – RAINBOW BALLROOM
12/13 – Salt Lake City, UT – IN THE VENUE
12/14 – Las Vegas, NV – HOUSE OF BLUES
12/15 – Phoenix, AZ – THE NILE
12/16 – Albuquerque, NM – SUNSHINE
12/18 – San Antonio, TX – TRIPOINT
For further information please log onto www.ff5online.com/.
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“The past few days we have been getting back mixes from our New Unreleased Album, THE WEEKEND: SATURDAY! The next part of the three album series THE WEEKEND! These songs sound so big! It will definitely make you want to dance/mosh/shake/sing/scream your butt off. (we know it does us) Anyways, enough about dancing butts, check this out… We will be releasing a NEW TRACK off of the new album very very very soon ;) If you wanna be one of the first to know when, make sure you follow us on Twitter: @officialFTSK ..we will announce most likely tomorrow.” [via]
Based off of The Weekend: Friday, I’m actually quite curious as to what the next album has in store and to hear the response from FTSK’s loyal fan base. Hopefully, it’s as good as their first EP, Television Off, Party On. Forever The Sickest Kids have been an immense part of my life over the past several years, and hopefully this next EP shows off the real talent that these boys have and that it gives them the respect that I think they deserve, both as musicians and sincere, kind people.http://www.myspace.com/foreverthesickestkids
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“The past few days we have been getting back mixes from our New Unreleased Album, THE WEEKEND: SATURDAY! The next part of the three album series THE WEEKEND! These songs sound so big! It will definitely make you want to dance/mosh/shake/sing/scream your butt off. (we know it does us) Anyways, enough about dancing butts, check this out… We will be releasing a NEW TRACK off of the new album very very very soon ;) If you wanna be one of the first to know when, make sure you follow us on Twitter: @officialFTSK ..we will announce most likely tomorrow.”
[via]
Based off of The Weekend: Friday, I’m actually quite curious as to what the next album has in store and to hear the response from FTSK’s loyal fan base. Hopefully, it’s as good as their first EP, Television Off, Party On. Forever The Sickest Kids have been an immense part of my life over the past several years, and hopefully this next EP shows off the real talent that these boys have and that it gives them the respect that I think they deserve, both as musicians and sincere, kind people.
http://www.myspace.com/foreverthesickestkids
-Megan
