onsdag 7 september 2011

Interview with Fredrik Grotte, the new guitarist of Reaching for One!

After a long wait, lots of auditions and much consideration we can finally have the pleasure of introducing our new guitarist; Fredrik Grotte! To let you all get to know him a bit better we decided to do a short interview with our newest member.

So, how does it feel?
It feels great! It's been a while since I played in a band but I'm really enjoying it - It helps that we're playing kickass music as well.
Since you're not from Stockholm, how did you find out about the band and that we were looking for a guitarist?
When I moved here two months ago I knew I wanted to find a band to play in, so I looked around a little and one day I went to 4sound in Stockholm and saw a handwritten note that said "reaching for one" was looking for a guitarist - I sent an e-mail from my phone right away.
How did you react when you found out you were the new guitarist?
At the time I was at Reading Festival in England, just about to see Hot Water Music so I could barely hear what Danny said - The general message was clear though, it was an awesome feeling!
Why do you think you were picked?
Well, I'm pretty good at playing the guitar, obviously - I've been told my personality had a big part in it as well, but I think it had more to do with the brib-- I mean, yeah.
What kind of guitar do you use?
I have a Gibson Explorer and a Gibson The Paul from '79, the last one was given to me by an author and a close friend - There is no object that has higher personal value to me than that guitar.
Lastly, what do you think you'll bring to the band?
Hopefully I'll add to the great vibe in the band, as well as do some songwriting, something I've been doing a little on my own before. Other than that, a lot of sweat during live shows...

Stay tuned for more blog entries, new photoshoots and... new recordings?
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