Interview with Hearts Of Oak

Another interview for you lovely readers, with the three piece acoustic band, Hearts Of Oak. The band consists of Luke Medlock (Guitar/Vocals), Andy Gilmour-Jones (Cajon/Vocals) and Julian Raine (Guitar/Vocals) and has been likened to Mumford & Sons, Bombay Bicycle Club and Two Door Cinema Club.

Here's what the guys had to say...

How and when did the band form?

On the 24th January 2012, we were invited to do a fundraiser gig for a friend of ours at a local pub in Chellaston. We came together to do it and received loads of positive feedback so decided to continue and see what happened.

Who are the bands musical influences?

We’ve been likened to Mumford & Sons by various people, but we all have our own influences which come together to create our own acoustic/folky sound.

How did you come up with the band name?

Hearts Of Oak, is Cockney rhyming slang for broke. Pretty apt.

What was the best gig you’ve ever played?

The Vernon Arms Folk & Acoustic club because of the great crowd/atmosphere and it was a good night.

What was the worst gig you’ve ever played?
One of our many gigs at the Rose and Crown where the sound system decided to feed back at any given moment, but we pushed on and had a good time anyway. 

Which of your own tracks is your favourite and why?

Bus Fare Change, because we all had separate parts that we put together and within an hour we came out with a musically complex track with meaningful lyrics, not bad! 

Is there a running theme throughout your lyrics or a certain message you try to put across through your music?

There’s no intended theme, it’s just what we are feeling at the time of writing. 

What’s an average day in the recording studio consist of?

We work hard, have a good laugh with the techies and hopefully come out with a good sounding track at the end of it. 

What band would you most like to tour with?

The Head and The Heart 

Where do you see yourself as a band in 5 years’ time?

Playing bigger paid gigs and some larger venues, would be nice!

Thanks guys!
Check them out here...
http://www.youtube.com/user/HeartsOfOakMusic?feature=mhee
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