Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Danny Blu - Vocals
Felix Skiver - Guitar
Billy Long - Drums/Keyboards
Rob Gnarly - Bass
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Echo Black?
We were all a part of "Danny Blu" before becoming "Echo Black." The re-naming happened earlier this year. Billy has done some session drumming here and there for a few bands. Rob was a part of Drowning Swans for a number of years and Felix is the frontman for his own project "Skiver."
How long has the band been around?
Echo Black was officially formed this year, but we were called "Danny Blu" for a number of years before that.
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
The name came as we decided to rebrand ourselves. We wanted to encompass the fact that we have 4 very different sets of influences bouncing off each other to make our music happen. The "Black" came from the fact that we have tender to make music for the outcast, and the downtrodden. The dark as opposed to the light.
Who writes your songs?
We all write together.
What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
I wouldn't say there is a main theme. We definitely write for those who feel different and those who are outcasted. But we wrote love songs and hate songs and fight songs and everything in between. I'm sure that will evolve ;)
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
Live music in general. The performing arts as a whole really did that for us I think.
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
We all fist bump right before the set. But there's lots of warming up before any show.
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
Probably this current tour we're on. We've never had the chance to play these large venues before and it's really inspiring and humbling. We get to meet all these new fans every night that enjoy what we do.
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, the Rolling Stones, lady gaga, GG Allen, motley crue
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thanks for this interview!