The Carroll News sat down with Andrew Minor from the local band “Purveyors of Fiction” for an exclusive interview. Here’s what he had to say:

 

The Carroll News: What are all the names of your band members, and what do you play?

 

Andrew Minor: Nick Pecone is on bass and vocals, Luke Heberle plays the drums and myself on guitar.

 

 

The CN: How can a reader get your music?

 

AM: We have it on our website, or if you’d like a hard copy, email purveyorsoffiction@gmail for contact information.

 

The CN: What music do you have and what you are working on?

 

AM: We have an EP called “Invisible Ink” and we’re working on another right now as we speak.

 

The CN: Tell me about your bandmates.

 

AM: Luke is one of the coolest guys I’ve ever met, and the guy is just on another planet. He’s probably the quietest person I know but he’s also one of the most genuine. Nick is the polar opposite; he’s a frontman with an in-your-face sense of humor and a really rad dude to be around. We are all so different but find a common ground with our music, and the result is something we are all really proud of.

 

The CN: Any funny stories?

 

AM: Nick almost passed out from dehydration during one of our songs on our very first show as a band. We poured some water on his head and now he’s all better. Also one time or another Luke has forgotten his cymbals, snare drum and/or bass drum to practice, so we have had plenty of practices without a full drumset. Also, when we went into record for our EP “Invisible Ink,” my guitar broke a string, and I had to retune another guitar because I had forgotten my strings.

 

The CN: What else have you worked on in the past?

 

AM: This is my real first project that has ever gotten out of the “jamming in the basement” phase. I’ve played with a whole bunch of people but there was never enough dedication.

 

The CN: How big are you trying to make this band?

 

AM: As big as we can be while staying true to ourselves and our commitments.

 

The CN: Are you going to try to get your music on WJCU?

 

AM: Of course, if they’ll play it.

 

The CN: When is your next show?

 

AM: March 1 at the Agora Ballroom for “The Approach and the Execution’s” CD release show.

 

The CN: What are some of your influences?

 

AM: Queens of the Stone Age, the Misfits, Nick Cave and Tom Waits.

 

–Interview by Alexis McNichol