Unsigned Spotlight: Just Go, Just Leave
Just Go, Just Leave (formally known as "Lil Wheeler") and acoustic solo act started in the crap hole known as Lancaster, CA.
Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Nathan Wheeler- singer/ acoustic guitarist
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Just Go, Just Leave? How long has the band been around?
Well before Just Go, Just Leave I was apart of Captain Smooth talk a local ska band form Lancaster California. Just Go, Just Leave has been around for 4 years
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
The band name Just Go, Just Leave is from the tranist song Just Go, Just Leave the name use to be Lil Wheeler but I changed it cause I didnt want to sound like a rapper
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
I write all the music myself. The main themes for the song are about the life experiences I had.
I do honestly think that they could change over time
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
my biggest inspirations are Frank Turner,Dashboard Confessional, This Wild Life, La Dispute, Koji, Into It. Over It, Being As An Ocean, Transit, and Seasons, Episodes
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
Frank Turner. He has such a raw sound and he the most talented singer song writer and his songs have such a deep meaning. He made me want to do my own acoustic band
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
I do vocal warm ups and drink lots of water
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
I honestly have to say my Biggest highlight was opening up for Being As An Ocean on May 4, 2014 at The Edge Church in my hometown of Lancaster, California. It was one of the best shows I've ever played. I had my brother Jimmy back me up on Drums and my friend Riley play bass and we didn't practice until an hour before I had to be at the show. I was super nervous but we kicked some serious ass
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
That is a hard question cause there is a lot of bands I would love to tour with but if I had to choose I would love to tour with La Dispute because for one there my all time favorite band I got their logo as a my first tattoo and they're super chill guys. They put on the best live shows that I've ever seen; I would love to tour with La Dispute.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Like me on Facebook facebook.com/justgojustleave and download my my music for free on Bandcamp lilwheeler.bandcamp.com Stay posi.