What are your names?
Julia Dettwiler, Rozz Osborn, Jimm Briggs
What is the band name?
Lunar Rogue
How did you come up with the bands name?
Julia was born under a total lunar eclipse and has been drawn to it ever since. It only seemed right to go Lunar!
What is your genre of music?
Lunar Rogue is the Rock ‘n’ Roll Love Child of Alternative and Classic Rock.
Give us a little bio about you as a band and as individuals.
How did you meet eachother? We met online through Craigslist and other similar sites.
Are you a signed?
Not yet
You have a unreleased album, what can you tell us about it?
It will be better than the last album. More time has gone into working on these songs and they will be stronger than the others.
What is the meaning behind ‘Insane’?
Insane is about always trying hard, but still being unable to please everyone. Ultimately, it is the terror of the fear of letting people down.
What is the meaning behind ‘Another Night,Another Day’.
ANAD is about how much more emotional women are than men. I say this loosely. It is obviously a very generalized statement, but women tend to get heartbroken over a magical night they assumed was more than just a one-night stand. Guys tend to initiate, execute, and never look back. Us gals get too attached.
What was the recording process like?
We are still enjoying the recording process, but the first two songs were very diy. We recorded drums in a studio and recorded everything else at home. For the rest of the songs on the album, we are recording almost entirely in Bill Georges’ studio. He is not only an incredible engineer/producer, but he is an awesome human being we are glad to call our friend. We are tracking our parts and having ball while doing it! We made up a game we play in the studio that keeps things light and fun. It’s too hard to explain, but the moral of the story is have fun while you work and it will never feel like work.
Do you have any gigs or festivals coming up?
We have booked Freakshow Fest in October with our buddy band Heavy Justice. Nothing else has been booked yet since recording has become our main focus of the summer.
Would you be up for collaborating with other bands or artists, if so how could they contact you?
Absolutely! We can be contacted through our website www.lunarrogueband.com
Do you play any instruments?
We all play instruments!
Julia – vocals, guitar
Rozz – drums, vocals, guitar
Jim – guitar, bass, drums, vocals… and he is a pro at all of those!
Who are your influences?
Stevie Nicks, Heart, Pat Benatar, Blondie, Zepp, Papa Rogue (my dad)
How do you get inspiration to write songs?
It just happens. Inspiration comes from everything and anything. I’ve written songs based on my actual life events and some based on movie previews. Haha. It literally just happens. These melodies sometimes pop into my head and I record them so I can revisit them later with a guitar and a notebook.
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years?
Eeek. My crystal ball is foggy but hopefully playing music to even bigger awesome crowds!
When you’re not doing music, what do you do?
Spending time with family and/or friends or doing art of all sorts.
Where would your dream venue to play in your hometown?
Pacific Amphitheater
what would be your dream show to have your music played on?
The Grammy’s
If you could collaborate with one UK Artists or Band who would it be?
Paul McCartney
If you could collaborate with one US Artists or Band who would it be?
Stevie Nicks
What was the song you listened to most that influenced you to go more in to the music scene?
“After the Glitter Fades” by Stevie Nicks
What’s the best advice you have ever been given?
Never give up. Life can change in an instant.
What advice would you give to aspiring musicians not about the industry and just as an artist?
Deb Trujillo says “Have a short memory and thick skin.” No one can bring you down but you. It is impossible to listen to everyone, and not everyone will Love you. That’s ok though. It helps you grow as a person and an artist.
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
Mama Rogue always says… “Everything happens for a reason.” And she’s always right.
You get off a plane in your hometown,
1/ where is the first place you visit? Mama and Papa Rogue
2/ where is the first place you see? Disneyland
3/ where is the first food place you go and what do you get? Either Knott’s Berry Farm chicken dinner or In-N-Out hamburger no onions extra tomatoes
When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget?
Cough drops, set lists, tambourine, drink holder for mic stand, and merch.
For someone visiting LA, where would you recommend them to go?
The Sunset Strip. LA has a lot going on, so there are a ton of places I’d recommend based on the individual asking.
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
Website
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