www.myspace.com/decibalpoint
Jesus Bones 69: 1. What's the name of your band? What's the origin of that name? Have you changed the band's name before?
DECIBAL POINT: The name is DECIBAL POINT, never been another name.
Jesus Bones 69: 2. Please list the name, age, and respective instrument of each band member.
DECIBAL POINT: Wow ages huh ok well start at the top on bass is BRETT SHELDON 44 not sure about school,
Next on guitar/vocals DAN JONES 37
JOHNNY TUSS on lead guitars
and my self DONNIE SPEARMAN on drums
My school was in Georgia
Jesus Bones 69: 3. What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
DECIBAL POINT: Well were an old school thrash metal meets new metal style with a hint of 80's rock, influences range from Metallica to nuclear assult to Hank Williams jr, and David Allen Coe, Motorhead to Zepplin, and Sod-Jimi
Jesus Bones 69: 4. How long have you all known each other? How did you meet? When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
DECIBAL POINT: Well we have known each other for a number of years through different outlets Dan and Brett hooked up through some mutual friends in 2002, they tried numerous drumers out but no fit in the way they needed , enter myself Jan '05 I had just moved out here from GA and answered an add in the stranger DOUBLE BASS DRUMMER NEEDED so I called we jammed once and my drums never moved, 2 and half years later we decide to add a new family member to the band enter johnny tuss from everett, has come in to fill up our sound. and now nearly 3 years in we have enjoyed many high points and low point in the local meat/rock scene
Jesus Bones 69: 5. Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?
DECIBAL POINT: No were not signed plese help lol
Jesus Bones 69: 6. What can you tell me about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever's available? What made you choose the instruments you have now? Was it cost or was it a style/model/brand/color preference?
DECIBAL POINT: I personally am subject band loyalty just becuse of my influences, and thats all I need I know that they fell their gear is an extention of then selves and once you play on one piece for so long its hard to let your ear adjust to a new configuration.
Jesus Bones 69: 7. Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
DECIBAL POINT: Well lets see where to begin, we have played everywhere in seattle but just a few clubs which I am not mentioning mainly because we havent played there ,they dont promote us I dont promote them. I think our favorite place to play would be bubbas roadhouse in sultan wa we r always treated with love and respect there always have great turnouts and dont have to worry about promoters who think that they can do this shit with out us "the bands", as far as least fav not gonna say cause not in the bizz of bashing but we do have places we will never go back to.
Jesus Bones 69: 8. Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?
DECIBAL POINT: Well we have about 17 songs to choose from ( only 3 years old) we normally play a 10-12 song set depend ing on our time slot , place and how much time we have.
We normally do have a set play list but sometime stray from it if things are not going so well, we dp lay a few covers like to give the fans someting to be familiar with if they have never heard our band before.
Jesus Bones 69: 9. Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
DECIBAL POINT: We all write our songs together thats why it takes so long to write one, meanings range from personall exp. to war to life situations n general dont think there is a boundry of what a metal song should be about.
Jesus Bones 69: 10. Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
DECIBAL POINT: Making music is stressfully beautiful.
Jesus Bones 69: 11. What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
DECIBAL POINT: We do have a set time to practice tues and fri for 3 years runnin now we'll bend if someone cant make it but thats about it.
Jesus Bones 69: 12. How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
DECIBAL POINT: Obviously our musicianship has improved personally and as a complete unit, and our stage presence as well.
Jesus Bones 69: 13. What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
DECIBAL POINT: Our biggest challenge as a band is trying to earn repsect from the other bands in the scene we think we kinda get overlooked alot of the time because were not doing the same shit that everyone else is but I am not sure why people want to have just one flavor to their sandwhich they are always better with 3 diff types of meat.
Jesus Bones 69: 14. What's your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?
DECIBAL POINT: No fame or fortune definetly wouldnt turn it down, but we just love to jam and have fun doin it makin music is the reward in itself.
Jesus Bones 69: 15. What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
DECIBAL POINT: Work hard ignore everyones opinon and just do what your heart tells u to do play what u love because u love it not because its what popular right now.
Jesus Bones 69: 16. How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
DECIBAL POINT: Well our myspace is our only website there is music n the show dates info on the band and pics and more pics.
www.myspace.com/decibalpoint
Jesus Bones 69: 17. Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
DECIBAL POINT: Yes we would like to thank chris and ryan hoover for all their hard work on our recording sessions,
to tom satre who has been the ultimate roadie, and sound guy couldnt have done alot of it with out you!
and to all the people who have voluntarily came to see DECIBAL POINT we thank you endlessly for your support and to kisw for their help and support of local music as well.
Jesus Bones 69: 18. Any last words?
DECIBAL POINT: keep metal alive and dont think that because you play a certain type of metal that others enjoy it or not as metal as you! please
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