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Imagine finding the person to spend the rest of your life with; a person who happens to share the same passion for music as you do, and same career aspirations as well! Sounds like a dream. But Brian and Denise Conway are living it as the raw and intense rock duo, Cordcalling.

Interview: Cordcalling

Members: Brian Conway Denise Conway

Sound: edgy rock

Describe how Cordcalling formed:

Well, Brian and I were both musicians and we fell inlove with one another and got married.  It was a natural evolution towards the formation of our duo Cordcalling.  We have played with other musicians over the years, but the dynamics were never quite right.  We work best asa duo since we share similar musical styles and views.  Also, itis very practical for us, since we can make decisions just between the two of us - something that we have had a lot of practice at already. 

How would you describe the "essence" of Cordcalling?

The "essence" of Cordcalling is bringing apositive vibe to people through relating to universal but very personal humanexperiences.  Cordcalling's sound is an eclectic mixture of punk, swing, country and blues.  Our raw feel and unpredictable time changes have beennoted as some of the qualities that set us apart from other bands/duos. It is fun music but also very intense and lyrical.

As I understand, you do "more with less". Howdoes that affect your sound? Do you think that gives you an advantage or a disadvantage in this industry?

We don't like to overemphasize that we are a duo simply because we think of ourselves as people making music, just as 5-piece bands and soon are doing.  We believe that it is people's abilities to be creative with music that defines their sound the most rather than how big their band is.  However, we don't pretend that being a duo doesn't affect the music at all.  Of course, we cannot achieve the busy and integrated sound that comes from a band with 3 guitars, a bass, drums, and 4 singers...but that isn't what we are wanting to achieve.  Just as there are advantages to a having a full band, there are advantages to being a duo.  Musically, Ithink that there is simply more room to be creative and to use dead air to provide emphasis.  We like to hear every instrument's individual parts,which is a lot easier when there are less musicians.  I guess it just comes down to what sound you like and what you are aiming for.

How would you describe the music scene in your hometown of London, Ontario? Have you, or are you planning to tour elsewhere?

The music scene in London is okay.  For the size of the city, there really are a lot of venues to play, although, just recently, a few of them have closed down.  I would say that there is a healthy music scene here, which is demonstrated by the amount of posters that decorate the downtown and community newspapers daily.  We have played a lot in London over the past two and a half years and have graced a few other towns/cities such as Toronto, Burlington, Kitchener, St Thomas, Woodstock, etc.  Yes, we are definitely planning to tour more extensively in the not-so-distant future;  however there are no concrete plans right now.

Could you explain why you picked the name Cordcalling?

Cord symbolizes the spiritual connectedness between all of humanity.  Calling is a reflection of our belief that we are meant to share our experiences with others through music.

Who are your favourite artists and how do you think theyhave influenced your music, if they have?

My favourite band as a teenager was Nirvana, therefore, they influenced me in the way that I like to express myself freely and sincerely through music and lyrics.

Brian's favourite band was Led Zeppelin, therefore, he has been influenced by their blues/rock guitar style.

What is the best part about making music?

It is fun...it is such an innate part of who we are. It is also a release.  Just the act of creating is so exciting - it is a subconscious expression.

What do you hope people will gain from listening to your music?

A sense of purpose.  A sense of belonging.  Of course,we also hope that they enjoy the aesthetics of our music and our live shows.

Any upcoming news/ events/ releases we should know about?

We are playing The Richmond Hotel in London on Sat, Jan 17.

We are also recording an interview/performance on Jan 20 on 106.9 The X FM to be aired at a later date.

Where would people go to learn more about you, or to purchase your music?

Our website is www.cordcalling.com. Our Myspace page is www.myspace.com/cordcalling. We are also on various other sites, which people may get to from our website. 

Our CD, "When I Scream", is available for purchase on Itunes, CD Baby, Groupie tunes, PayPlay, Trade bit, and Ruckus (all of these are online stores)

Our CD is also available at Grooves Record Store, downtown London, ON.

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