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assert our allegiance to more than one musical territory. Classic rock, electronica, pop, industrial and punk all contribute to the id of what our music is. CS: How did you come up with the name for the project? AC: Shawn came up with it. He’s the funny one. I think he heard it in a Robert De Niro movie. It reminds us of both past experiences and of the way some people behave in general. CS: You have a variety of genres lurking in your sound. Who do you listen to or refer to for inspiration? AC: Shawn is inspired by bands like Arcade fire, The National, Pixies, and Weezer. I’m glad that for the most part we love the same music, although Shawn always gravitates toward heavier guitar-based songs. I’m more pop/alt—loving Santigold, or Sylvan Esso and St. Vincent. CS: How do you go about mining your material and writing? AC: We’ve found it’s best when it happens naturally. I think our best songs are written in a day. I will take notes on whatever paper I can find and put it all together like a puzzle when I’m inspired to play. Shawn seems to have a more organized way of writing, and both of us are fueled by the things we are passionate about. Call ahead Topics will include politics, love, or lately for … our friends’ failed relationships. Take-Out CS: Tell us about favorite highlights in your colorful music career. AC: In 2016 we won a SAMMY award Rt. 11 LaFayette • 315.677.3986 for best alternative record for our Fathom the Cosmos CD. Personally, I loved Homemade Luncheon Specials Daily touring the college circuit, performing in (both of us did that), and openFridays - Full Dinner Menu London ing up for big names like Bright Eyes, and Highly Suspect. ◆ Haddock ◆ Prime Rib ◆ CS: How about sharing some gig disas◆ Steak ◆ Seafood ◆ ters gone funny? AC: We can laugh about it now, but we An assortment of nightly dinner specials! have both fallen off of stages rockin’ out. CS: Totally worth the price of admission …
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Driving guitars and furious tempos help to push Professional Victims’ message. Classic rock, electronica, pop, industrial and punk all contribute to thier sound.
AC: I once drove all the way to Boston, got lost, couldn’t find the venue, and missed the gig. Funny not funny? Haha. CS: Your thoughts on the Syracuse Music scene AC: Better than ever! I’m seeing so many new songwriters on the scene, as well as veterans still making great music and putting in awesome shows. It’s diverse, and I think the alternative genre might be bigger than even the blues scene finally! There is a lot of support by the community and even fellow musicians. CS: What do you have to say to the budding musician? AC: Play all the open mics, introduce yourself to everyone, play on the streets for fun, and go see other bands! CS: What’s on the horizon? What’s coming up that you’re looking forward to? AC: Recording and releasing our next CD. I love our new material! CS: Where do we find you? AC: ProfessionalVictims.com CS: Thanks, Ashley. AC: Thanks, Chuck.
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