interview with Fran Puentes
Have any of you played in other bands? No
How is it that you started playing music? I started when I was 15 years old in my local church
What are your names? / Who plays what? / How old are you? Well, I’m a soloist and my name is Fran Puentes I’m 27 years old
Have you had other previous members? i contract musicians for shows so I always changing musicians
Did you make music even when you were young? yes, it was my dream when I was a kid
Where are you from? Guatemala
What year did the band form? 2014
What's your style of genre? hard rock, alternative rock, hardcore
What inspires you? God is my inspiration and society to make things right
How often and where do you reherse? 2 hours each day by my self. 2 times with te band before a show
How have you developed since you started with the music? I thank to God because He is helping us and giving us wisdom
Do you have other interests of work outside the band? I got my own business in Guatemala and USA
Are you looking for a booking agency, and what are your thoughts around that? I’d like to have a contract with a record company that’s my wish.
What made you decide to make this music? I believe it's an opportunity to bring people a message through music message of hope, to tell the world that you can live well in this world despite what you can see
What are your songs about? My songs speaks about hope, love, peace, through Jesus. He is the only one can give us all that good things
Who does the composing and writes the lyrics? by my self
Do you start with the music or the lyrics? I do both ways
Do you compose in a certain inviroment? some times when I’m in intimacy with God or when I’m looking what happen around me. But I don’t have a specific way.
What language do you sing in?
spanish
But I wish to do English songs
What are the least and most people to attend one of your gigs? From 50 to 300 people, I’m starting so I think is a good start
What ages are most of your concert attendants? People between 15 to 40 years old
Do you always play the same songs live, or do you vary? I’m promoting my first CD, so I’m playing the same songs
Do you have a regular place you play live often? No
What was your first gig like? Awesome! We played with good bands
Have you had to cancel a gig? yes, ‘cuz the job of my musicians
Where have you played live this year?
Churches
Coffe bar
Christian events
Where do you plan to gig the comming year? Well, I have some shows already booked In a college, church and a theater
When did you start to sell merchandise, and what do you have for sale? I’m working in this but i just have T-shirts to sell
Where can people buy your merchandise? just in shows My music on Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Amazon music and Google play
What do you think about people downloading music instead of buying records now a days? Well, we can’t stop that but I think it’s a good way for our advertising be done and more people come to our gigs.
How do you think the music industry have changed because of this? I think that’s why there are digital platforms where people can easily listen our songs
What do you think of my work? Awesome! I loved it
How do you think and know that this interview will help you in the music business? I believe that we can reach more people through this interview, thank you!
Do you have any role models or idols? well, to live like Jesus lived it’s my way. I also admire many bands an I’d like become like them. Bands like: August burns red, For today, I prevail, A day to remember, Fit for a king. And so many more
Why do you think that they exist? I think because their perseverance and believe in themselves
Is it easier to find inspiration from older bands, or bands that are more active today? between new and old bands we can found inspiration and we can learn from both
What have been your biggest obstacles? In my case “money” because I’m doing this by my self.
What advice would you give other bands or artists? keep doing what you love to do Believe in your self Don’t pay attention to people who criticize you Keep fighting for you dreams
How do you get psyched for a gig? I pray to God back stage and His presence always is with me
Do you have any new material? I’m promoting my Album “Mas Fuerte Que Ayer” ( More stronger than yesterday) My videoclip “Viviendo sin vivir”
What are your web sites?
www.facebook.com/franpuentesoficial
www.youtube.com/franpuentesoficial
How can people reach you?
www.facebook.com/franpuentesoficial
What are your plans for the future? to make more music and more shows
Do you have something to add? I just wanna tank you for this interview and I appreciate what you’re doing. I’ll be in New York in April so I’m waiting for God’s plans
