Dashboard Confessional is currently taking a break from recording their new album to tour a little bit. Most of their upcoming shows are overseas, but they will be sure to tour back in the states around mid 2009 when the new record is complete. Chris Carrabba will be coming up with some very unique songs for this album, stay tuned. Here is “Stolen” by Dashboard Confessional live at Madison Square garden.

After making it a little past the half way point of the Virgin Festival, Noel Gallagher from Oasis was assaulted. Out on Toronto Olympic Island the British band member was rushed up on while back stage, Noel was pushed back and caused him to tumble over his speakers. The man accused of the incident was Daniel Sullivan who was quickly apprehended by security. Daniel was released from custody but is expected to appear in court on October 24th. Noel was taken to the hospital after the show for a suspected fracture to his ribs from the fall. “Yahoo News”

We recently had the chance to chat with the guys from “Seven Story Fall” might I say this band has some serious talent. The lyrics they come up with are absolute amazing their completely original. You wont find songs like this anywhere, unless they came from “Seven Story Fall” This band has been though some tough times but no matter what happens they keep moving forward. Make sure to check them out at on myspace.

The name “Seven Story Fall” is a great name how’d you come up with it?
*umm when we first started it was just Hunter and Jacob and then we found a bassist which came up with the name I don’t know how but we usually just say its from when Hunter was on vacation and a kid fell from the 7th story it sounds more interesting haha.

So many kick ass shows to look forward to, which one are you most excited for and why?
*we are looking forward to the chiodos/from first to last show, were so excited to play in front of a huge crowd like what they bring in, its going to be a lot of fun and should help our career a lot

You seem to have gone threw so many members in a short time, Hunter what’s it like hanging in there through all the tough times?
*yes we’ve had over 5 different guitar players 6 drummers and 4 bassist and when we first started we had another singer for like a week haha, its really hard there’s been times I wanted to quit because it was really taking a toll on me, I was getting upset and frustrated and id let it out on people close to me on accident but I thought I still have so much time and I know I can do it so I stuck with it, but it is the hardest thing I’ve done so far

Where would you guys go for a vacation and what would you do?
*hmm we would either go to gulf shores, all because I (Hunter) used to go there every summer and its amazing, there’s so much to do and so many girls haha or we would go to California and go to one of the beaches, it just looks amazing and also the girls haha

What’s the song “Her Ghost Stopped on a Dime” about?
*well at first I was just thinking about a hospital setting because before practice I was watching a video by thrice and its in a hospital and I wanted to make a song like that so I was thinking about a hospital then I just started filling in a story around it which ended up being someone close to someone was fine then all of a sudden they were in the hospital and then died suddenly and that person could of did so many great things like all people if they try and the person who’s view is watching this happen compliments the person with “could of lived for so much more”

With so many upcoming shows is it hard to remain on track or do things get hectic?
well of course we get really tired and don’t want to do our school work and we get behind in school, we have less time for friends its pretty much the 4 of us all week but friends do get pissed and we get into fights and recently my (Hunter) g/f broke up with me because we started to hangout less and talk less because I’m always booking and promoting which is a lot of work so it really effects your social life and hurts but you got to stay on it if you want to make it which is what I keep telling myself

With a few years of rocking out behind you, what’s your craziest band moment?
uhh we haven’t had real crazy moments but we had to drive 8 hrs to Evansville, in for a show and on the way we had to go to the bathroom but the gas station was closed so we ran across the intersection in Kentucky and ran into a pizza place and all they did was stare at us as we ran into the bathroom haha it was great

You guys have very original songs such as “911 ways to crash a plane” who comes up with these creative lyrics?
I do (Hunter) I have a really good imagination and I like to come up with stories and make them songs, 911 is of course about 9.11.01 I wanted to make a political kind of song while making it a story of the what happened and show how drastic it changes from screaming to singing which points out the emotion on how the first tower was hit then silence then another tower then the breakdown shows the fall of the towers, people ask me why I talk about the things I do in songs and I just want to say its not to point out death or “emoness” or anything of that kind its just what comes into my head and fits the music

With great songs already written how long till we can expect some more?
the 3 songs we have on our page have been out since November I believe we have a lot more songs we just haven’t had the chance to record or get money to record but we will soon and our new songs are really good we think and for now the only way to hear them are at our shows but here are the names of our show list
1.conceided ones always come in first
2. 911 ways to crash a plane
3.all these things unsaid
4. the snow and you
5. the stars are calling
6. scream its ok
7. dear alexis
8. her ghost stopped on a dime

we are currently working on 2 new full band songs and 3 acoustic songs

Always wanted to know, does being musically inclined bring a lot more social attraction from the ladies?
haha uhh honestly I mean a lot say they like our hair and were a good band but most of the time its those compliments I don’t know if they’re afraid of saying hey your hot or what we get in every few people though. I’ve met a lot of girls because of being in the band but I wouldn’t know if they’d actually go as far as to hangout or date us we never really thought about it or tried it out. We try to hangout or date people who don’t know we have a band at first because then you know if they like you for you and not because you’re in a band. But when already having a girlfriend it’s hard because they get jealous so it’s something to really watch out for. It really sucks for me because I’m in love with my ex still and I want to wait so I have all these girls coming up after our shows and I have to kinda push them off and I feel bad but its one of the things that comes with being in a band

Are you currently in a band? Maybe you happen to know of a really good band? Wanna help get your band the attention it deserves? Nows the time, we love music and love to promote it. So if you got a great band, or got a new hit song and want to spread the word, or just want to try and reach out to more potential fans, we can help you. SerTop is always looking for new kick ass talent we love getting up to date info on the hottest bands around. Keep in mind we don’t just work on a local level we look for talent scattered around the globe so you will get recognized by fans hundreds of thousands of miles away. So if you think you can handle being in the spotlight drop us a line and contact SerTop.

Introducing Shereen Michelle. She is a very talented musician that is not afraid to show off her six original songs on MySpace all for your listening pleasure. She also has a YouTube channel so be sure to check it out!

What song is she playing on the live video? – “Drown Me”

It wasn’t until recently that I stumbled across this unique band form Canton, Michigan. I gotta tell ya “Good Luck Varsity” has it going on, this pop rock band brings together a unique set of talent with amazing vocals. They’ll tell ya nothings standing in their way “the show must go on”. This bands going for the big picture and I can tell ya their gonna get it. To hear some of their amazing tunes click here. We will see about getting a interview with these guys in the near future.

This group of guys knows how to turn things up. They come straight to you from Westland, Michigan. Where they get the party started. If you haven’t had a chance to see them live nows the time. We recently had the chance to ask them a few questions to help you get to know them a little better.

First we gotta know, where did you come up with the name “Dry Leaf Project”

-The Dry Leaf Project means absolutely nothing, which people seem to find hilarious. It was just an inside joke that the original band members came up with one day. Our old drummer, Josh, was thinking of band names and he’s like “ I only think up crappy emo names like ‘the dry leaf project’” and we all laughed and thought that name sucked. And then about a year later when the band started, we just used that. Funny story.

I have to say the song “Squeaky Clean Slate” is absolutely amazing, what does it stand for?

-Squeaky Clean Slate is just a song about change. It’s about making a stepping-stone in your life, and starting a new beginning.

What’s it like having a band with only 2 main members?

-Having 2 members is fun, because we’ve been best friends and next-door neighbors for fifteen years. It’s weird though. When people think of The Dry Leaf Project they think of Matt, and me but we really have four members that play with us live.

Your music is to die for, would you care if SerTop came to one of your shows to get some video footage?

-That would be amazing. We’re always encouraging people to come to shows and take pictures and videos. We usually try to put on a really fun show and get the crowd into it. “Passion, not fashion!”

For kicks what’s your favorite TV show?

- Right now, Matt and I are really into ‘America’s Best Dance Crew.’ That show is so hype. We’re also avid watchers of American Idol, however lame that is. I really enjoy Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job! And Matt basically watches whatever is on MTV.

What are some big shows the fans gotta see?

-Every show we play! Haha. Kidding, but seriously. Support local music and come see us when we play with our buddies in Good Luck Varsity

“Dry Leaf Project” has had some big success; does it help for picking up ladies?

-Sorry ladies, but I’m taken, however, Matt is not! We usually have those few crazy girl fans at shows, but you know how that goes being rock stars. Kidding!

Some bands have a pre show ritual, what gets you guys inspired before the big show?

- We pray on stage before every show, but other than that, I know for a fact that Matt listens to Brand New before every show to get in the mood. I’m pretty chill, I don’t think there is anything I do in specific. We’re boring!

Everyone loves St. Patrick’s day what did you guys do to celebrate?

-I guess we must be losers, but all we did is work. I (Ryan) ate my first helping of Corned Beef, and that was pretty good, so yeah. That was the extent of our Saint Patty’s Day. ☺

We love music just like you, when can we expect some more remarkable songs?

- Well, we’re working on our full length album right now, and it’s about a year and a half into the making, so we’re expecting to release it the summer of ’08. It’s going to have 11-12 songs on it, and it includes a bunch of new ones that you guys haven’t heard, so get pumped.

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