15 Days… An Interview with Kyle Black!
As we draw ever closer to the release of Claiming Addison, I’m releasing more of my pre-tour interviews. Before leaving Los Angeles, I sat down with Kyle Black, 69 Bottles Manager. It was so much fun and I’m happy to share part of that interview with you. I hope you enjoy!!
Zoey: Hi Kyle, I’m Zoey. It’s a real pleasure to meet you and sit down with you today.
Kyle: Hello Zoey. Are you ready for all this?
Zoey: (snorts) No, but I’m excited as hell.
Kyle: (smiles) Good. I think you’ll find this adventure fun.
Zoey: I have no doubt about that. But enough about me, tell me about you Kyle.
Kyle: What do you want to know?
Zoey: Oh I don’t know, let’s start with something Addison said. (he gives me a quizzical look) She said that there is something familiar about you, but she doesn’t yet know what it is. Do you two know each other?
Kyle: (blushes and runs his hand over his chin) No, not directly.
Zoey: Is that all you’re going to give me?
Kyle: (he smirks) for now. Believe me, I am sure it will come out eventually. Patience works wonders.
Zoey: You’ll find out very quickly that I’m not very patient. At least not when it comes to writing. I usually like to have an idea of what I’m getting myself into before I start, but you, Addison, and Talon, well you’re all quite the enigma to me right now.
Kyle: (smirks) Well, sometimes the surprise makes for the best story.
Zoey: Okay, I can’t deny you that one. Let’s tread onto another topic. You’re 69 Bottles Manager, you’ve been with them for a very long time, what is it that you see in them that’s so special? Why do you think they’ve skyrocketed to the top?
Kyle: I think that regardless of how I answer those questions I am going to sound bias.
Zoey: That’s okay, that’s what I want to hear.
Kyle: (smiles) 69 Bottles is unique in what they do, first of all, their sound is something unlike anything you’ll hear on the radio today. Their songs are original, written usually by Talon and Calvin [Mouse]. They don’t have the ‘big band’ personal because it’s just the four of them, which in rock or alternative rock, as they are, is a little different. Plus I think that each song is different. You have a lot of bands and artists out there these days that use the same or similar baselines for their music, so after a while they all start to sound the same. 69 Bottles doesn’t do that. Which all leads to their success.
Zoey: I have to agree with you there Kyle. One thing that draws me to 69 Bottles is their style of music. I love that they’re not afraid to soften it up or rough it up if the song calls for it. Let alone the fact that Talon’s voice is very unique by itself.
Kyle: yes it is. Though he has some similar qualities to artists already on the market, his range is almost unheard of, which gives him freedoms that other artists might not have.
Zoey: That he does. (smiles) So what will you be doing while on tour?
Kyle: (snorts a laugh) Everything. At least more than likely. It’s my responsibility to schedule events, like after parties and press conferences. It’s also my responsibility to make sure that everything runs on time and that the band is set up and ready to go for the show. But that’s just the short list. I’m also the middle man between the label and the band. I discuss anything the label needs with Talon who then, if necessary, discusses it with the band.
Zoey: Jeez, how do you find time to sleep?
Kyle: (he throws his head back laughing) I don’t.
Zoey: I can tell. So what are you looking forward to most about this tour?
Kyle: I think just the tour in general. We’ve done this before, but not on this scale. I just wish we had more time for things like sightseeing. Many of the places we’re going I’ve never been too before.
Zoey: So would you say the lack of sightseeing is something you’re looking forward to least?
Kyle: I wish. No that would be being cramped on a bus for twelve weeks.
Zoey: (laughs) I think that’s everyone’s least favorite thing. So why not travel by air, give yourselves more time in places?
Kyle: Because air travel is expensive. Though I’m sure Talon would buy a plane if it’s what we really wanted. But to be honest, air travel is so much harder and time consuming. With the buses we can leave out gear, leave our stuff and we’re good to go at a moments notice. We have another bus plus the semi’s, so we’re not tied to waiting for everyone else.
Zoey: That makes perfect sense to me. (winks at Kyle) So now on to the juicy bits…You have a woman traveling with you, Addison…(I watch as a dreamy contentment washes over his eyes, I smirk) What do you think about that?
Kyle: (after a few heartbeats he answers) Honestly? (I nod) Well, uhm…I’m not sure.
Zoey: You’re a little flustered there Kyle.
Kyle: (blushes)
Zoey: Okay, so can I take that as a sign of interest?
Kyle: And then some. She’s gorgeous, I have no idea how I’m going to survive the next 12 weeks with her around.
Zoey: So is it safe to say that you might be making a play for Addison?
Kyle: (smiles and blushes) That’s always a possibility.
Zoey: And that ladies and gents, is why I’m here.
Kyle: (breaking out of his Addison induced trance) I would like to hope so. You are a romance writer after all.
Zoey: (I shrug) I was just told there was a story here and that I needed to be on this bus with you guys, I haven’t a clue what the story is yet, but I have a feeling it’s starting to unravel already. (I smirk) On that note Kyle, someone over there is vying for your attention, I guess that means it’s time for you to make the big bucks. It’s been a real pleasure chatting with you and I look forward to our talking some more.
Kyle: Thank you Zoey for talking with me and here’s to hoping you’re not wasting your time on board.
Zoey: I highly doubt that. I think Dex will give me a run for my money all on his own.
Kyle: (snorts) Watch out for that one, he’s an animal.
Zoey: (laughs) Well then… seems there is more going on with this tour than I thought. (winks at Kyle) Thank you again.
Kyle: (shaking my hand, kissing the back of my hand – this is me swooning) It was a pleasure Zoey.
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