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Have any of you played in other bands? Each of us has had extensive amounts of experience with other performers. For Jason and me (Charles) Some Fear None is our third band together. Meanwhile Nathan and Gina have collaborated for many years as an acoustic act often involving other talented artists from the regional scene. 

How is it that you started playing music? The earliest origins of Some Fear None began with me answering an online ad from a singer/songwriter looking to form a band. It wasn’t long before the search began for other members and I knew Jason was a natural fit for the drums. The experience we earned from previous bands provided a built in chemistry for Some Fear None’s unique but familiar sound. After the initial Some Fear None lineup experienced growing pains resulting in a split Jason and I decided to team up with Nathan to carry on with what would become the permanent lineup. We asked Gina, originally a guitarist with Nathan’s previous acoustic band, was asked to join on bass and Some Fear None was (re)born. 

What are your names? / Who plays what?

Nathan Giguiere – Lead Vocals, Guitar

Charles Carrasco – Lead Guitar, Bass

Gina Salatino – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals

Jason Weisker – Drums and Percussion

Did you make music even when you were young? Each of us started playing and performing in our youth. Nathan grew up singing in the church and learned to play guitar in his early twenties. Jason and I each began learning music in our teens. Gina began learning guitar in middle school and formed her first band by the end of eighth grade.

Where are you from?  We are all from Sacramento, CA USA

What year did the band form? Some Fear None formed in 2010

What's your style of genre? Alternative Rock (emphasis on heavy music with strong melodic vocals)

What inspires you? Musically we are inspired by heavy rhythms (i.e. Deftones, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, etc.) with catchy melodies and insightful lyrics (i.e. Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Tool, etc.) . We love making music that moves people to the point where they can’t help but sing along.  Lyrically, Nathan draws from a deep well of personal experience with life and death. He is a great storyteller who loves delving into the deeper aspects of the human condition. 

How often and where do you reherse? We rehearse twice a week almost without fail. We practice at Sacramento Rehearsal Studios here in Sacramento. 

How have you developed since you started with the music? Our style has evolved over the years and it’s still growing. Our first album, Break Hold & Elevate, was a sample of what we were capable of. Our songs were fairly straightforward but quickly established our style and sound. Our newest release, To Live & To Die, brings a tighter, more refined Some Fear None to the table. We’ve been together long enough to discover and embrace each of our unique approaches to making music, and it shows. 

Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? Yes. We are now at a point where the help of a professional booking agent would help us achieve the next steps in our journey toward introducing Some Fear None to the rest of the world.  

Are you looking for a label, and what are your thoughts around that?  The backing of a label would help us in many ways but we’re all too aware that the industry landscape has changed. This change brings new things to consider when deciding the risks and rewards of answering to another entity for the purpose of advancing ones career. Currently, we are weighing our options with open minds and hopeful hearts. 

What made you decide to make this music? Each of us shares a deep passion for creating and performing. The idea of us touching lives by sharing our music made our decision an easy one. 

What are your songs about? The topics in our songs vary from one to the next but each of them is a story of experiences that anyone could have. So far we’ve touched on topics like love, death, hope in the future, and second chances. We have a special connection with the brave souls who serve in our armed forces and have written two songs to commemorate the sacrifices they make to keep us safe. 

Who does the composing and writes the lyrics? Most of our compositions are collaborative but they usually begin with a guitar or bass riff and we build from there. Nathan has written all of our lyrics but has stayed open minded to suggestions from the rest of us for ideas. 

Do you start with the music or the lyrics? We frequently start with the music and Nathan gets a feel for what type of story he wants to tell. However, we have had songs that Nathan has brought that already have a musical framework with lyrics already written. From there we each add our own piece to give the song shape and texture. We prefer to keep ourselves open to different approaches to creating a new song as it helps us keep ideas fresh while avoiding repetition. 

Do you compose in a certain environment? We do our collaborative work in our rehearsal studio. However, we each practice our instruments individually which allows us to come up with ideas independent of the group dynamic. 

Have you done any covers live? Yes. We performed ‘Be Quiet and Drive’ by Deftones with a guest performance by Gabriel Cheng (son of Deftones original bassist Chi Cheng). We also performed the song ‘Would’ by Alice in Chains. 

What language do you sing in? Our songs are in English although Nathan is also fluent in Spanish

What are the least and most people to attend one of your gigs? We have played in front of as many as 7000 people but have also played private parties for as few as a couple dozen fans and we rock just as hard in either environment. 

What ages are most of your concert attendants? Our fan base ranges in age from young teens to well seasoned rockers…and everyone in between. 

Do you always play the same songs live, or do you vary? We prefer to keep things fresh when we play live. We have several songs to draw from so it’s easy for us to vary our set from one show to the next. 

What was your first gig like? Our first official gig was in a small warehouse that was being run like a local club hosting live music. It was small and not very organized but the energy was raw and we were well received right out of the gate. 

What was your latest gig? Our latest gig was at the newly renovated Theater DeVille in Vacaville, CA (hometown to Papa Roach). It was a fantastic evening with good friends and a great turnout. 

Where have you played live this year? We held our CD release show on August 1st at Ace of Spades (one of the largest and most notable live music venues in Sacramento). We have also played in outlying areas such as San Francisco and San Jose (both California cities) and Reno, NV. 

Where do you plan to gig the coming year? We are planning on expanding our reach to the west coast of the United States. Our first goal is another trip back to Los Angeles. From there we plan on going north to Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. 

Where can people buy your merchandise? All of our merchandise (t-shirts, CDs, posters, etc.) can be purchased online (www.somefearnone.com) and also at our live events. 

What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? The advent of downloading has brought a tremendous amount of convenience to the consumption of music by offering greater flexibility when choosing which songs to purchase. The downside to this is that it diminishes the impact of listening to a full album which, in many cases, deprives the listener of the opportunity to really know what a band is all about. We prefer to make an album that tells a story that is meant to be heard from beginning to end. This doesn’t mean that we are against downloading single tracks because we know the internet has allowed us to reach a worldwide audience but in a perfect world we would love to have every fan own a full copy of our work. 

How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? The music industry has changed dramatically and shifted toward a hit single dynamic. This has created a unique challenge for artists who aim to tell their stories using a full album. The industry as a whole has been forced to focus more on artists who can deliver the goods in short and small bursts instead of creating a multi-faceted masterpiece. 

What do you think of my work? The work you do in promoting smaller acts is invaluable to bands who want to reach a larger audience. 

How do you think and know that this interview will help you in the music business? Any exposure that we get outside of our regional market can help us extend our fan base and provide opportunities for us to play in places where we might not otherwise be able to reach on our own. 

What advice would you give other bands or artists? Stay true to your vision and goals. While there’s nothing wrong with emulating artists that you admire it’s critical to create from the heart and find your own path. 

What are your web sites? 

www.SomeFearNone.com

www.facebook.com/somefearnone

www.twitter.com/somefearnone

www.instagram.com/somefearnone

How can people reach you? [email protected]

What are your plans for the future? We are working on booking regional tours and keeping options open to travel to outlying areas.