Everything you need to know about...Lydia Vance

Lydia Vance is a new band from Las Vegas. I recently corresponded with lead guitarist Brendan and asked him a few questions about the band. These are definitely guys you should check out. In the short time they’ve been together they’ve written some very solid material, and they certainly have the talent to continue writing and growing as a band. Lydia Vance is:

Brendan on lead guitars & vocals
Travis on guitar & vocals
Jarred on bass
Aaron on drums

It was a pleasure interviewing Brendan. Here is the transcript for your entertainment; everything you need to know about Lydia Vance:


Music Snob: So, it’s great to be interviewing you! How long have you guys been playing music together?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): 4 months.

MS: I can definitely hear punk in your music, along with rebel country and grunge influences. These genres are known for their artist's scorn of fame and disinterest in money. What do you guys want from music? Would you like to “make it big”?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): All we want is to have a career and longevity. We want the band to be our full time job. If we make it big, that’s a huge plus.

MS: Besides the influences you mention on your site (Thin Lizzy, Squeeze, Elvis Costello, and Johnny Thunders) what artists, movies, books have influenced your music?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): Me personally, I'm a big fan of bukowski and jd salinger as far as books go. I love all kinds of movies, huge fan of christopher walken. He’s pretty much the greatest man alive.

MS: What is it like to be a band living in Sin city? Are you getting more attention with the recent fame of the Killers and Panic! at the Disco?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): Vegas is Vegas. There’s always been a lack of all age venues, something that makes it incredibly hard to thrive as an up and coming band. But somehow we always find a way to make do. Of course with the killers and panic's success it has had the industry buzzing quite a bit around here, but that has had no affect on how we do things.

MS: Any local band recommendations?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): Jr. Anti Sex league.

MS: Do you have a favorite venue in Las Vegas/the World? What do you like about it?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): There are no real venues left in vegas, besides say the house of blues or the joint. We have yet to play out of town, so as far as other clubs, I’ll keep you posted. haha.

MS: Will you be touring soon? Any plans for an album?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): We will probably be touring extensively in the months following the release of our ep. The ep comes out in November and is entitled "Fight Fire With Kids On Fire". Pick it up.

MS: How do you guys go about the song-writing process?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): I usually write all the songs, and then it builds from there.

MS: What are you trying to say with your music?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): That life is fucked up, and you’re not alone with your problems.

MS: If you could play any instrument other than your own, what would it be?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): Drums!

MS: The Stones or the Beatles? Why?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): Beatles, more hooks.

MS: Is there anything else the public should know about Lydia Vance?

Brendan (Lydia Vance): We make good house pets! Thank you to all our friends and fans, and anyone who supports us. And especially YOU for interviewing us!