Not in the face interview
INTERVIEW: NOT IN THE FACE
By Sarah Roerk
Austin’s Not In The Face rock group has been making quite the name for themselves since they started as a duo in 2009. Jonathan Terrell (guitar and lead vocals) and Wes Cargal (drums) were the original duo that started playing together for fun, experimenting with different sounds and providing a creative outlet. Since then, they have added Michael Anthony Gibson and Ross Dubois to the band and have taken their music more seriously while also keeping the same intent. In a recent interview with all four members, they talked about their music, tour and how they became musicians.
How would you describe Not in the Face’s sound to someone who’s never listened to your music before?
Rock ‘n’ f****** roll!
What do you like most about being in the band?
Chicks… (laughs) The best thing would probably be the complete freedom. You can do this and not have a real job. People like to live through people in bands and there’s nothing better than that feeling.
How have things changed since the band has added new members?
The core of the band is still there. Brash attitude of the band is still there. [We’re the] same band, just bigger. [It] keeps evolving into more of a collaborative effort. Everyone brings something different to the table.
How do you feel about being filmed while you perform?
It was weird the first couple of times, but once you understand why they are there, it helps you get over the initial uncomfortable feeling. It makes you want to do well and stay focused. I like spending time with the cameramen and figuring out where the shots are going to be. I feel more at ease knowing everyone is on the same page.
Who would you like to meet before you die?
Bill Murray, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, David Bowie, or any surviving Led Zeppelin members.
What are your musical influences?
Folk, 70’s hard rock, 50’s doo wop, and Queens of the Stone Age meets Temptations.
When I describe Jonathan’s stage
By Sarah Roerk
Austin’s Not In The Face rock group has been making quite the name for themselves since they started as a duo in 2009. Jonathan Terrell (guitar and lead vocals) and Wes Cargal (drums) were the original duo that started playing together for fun, experimenting with different sounds and providing a creative outlet. Since then, they have added Michael Anthony Gibson and Ross Dubois to the band and have taken their music more seriously while also keeping the same intent. In a recent interview with all four members, they talked about their music, tour and how they became musicians.
How would you describe Not in the Face’s sound to someone who’s never listened to your music before?
Rock ‘n’ f****** roll!
What do you like most about being in the band?
Chicks… (laughs) The best thing would probably be the complete freedom. You can do this and not have a real job. People like to live through people in bands and there’s nothing better than that feeling.
How have things changed since the band has added new members?
The core of the band is still there. Brash attitude of the band is still there. [We’re the] same band, just bigger. [It] keeps evolving into more of a collaborative effort. Everyone brings something different to the table.
How do you feel about being filmed while you perform?
It was weird the first couple of times, but once you understand why they are there, it helps you get over the initial uncomfortable feeling. It makes you want to do well and stay focused. I like spending time with the cameramen and figuring out where the shots are going to be. I feel more at ease knowing everyone is on the same page.
Who would you like to meet before you die?
Bill Murray, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, David Bowie, or any surviving Led Zeppelin members.
What are your musical influences?
Folk, 70’s hard rock, 50’s doo wop, and Queens of the Stone Age meets Temptations.
When I describe Jonathan’s stage