rebel Territory
When and how did the Band meet?
The band started from a very early age. We (Lee Zajciw and James Oldrini) Grew up together having the same influences in music and formed different bands together. We went on to form a covers band “TFX” with manager Jim Anderson, playing anything from Hendrix, The Who, to the Stereophonics!
Sean skinner joined “TFX” 2006 and from there we began to concentrate on writing and recording our own music, this brings us on to “Rebel Territory”. Last November (2007) “TFX” branched off to form a new project, “Rebel Territory” for our original material. We are now working hard to create a real buzz around us and our music!
What’s the story behind the name?
After hundreds of names thrown into the hat we could not find anything that we liked! A few weeks later, Lee came up with the name “Rebel Territory“. We all liked it, it worked and felt right plus no one else had the name!
Who are your main influences?
We have many, just to list a few…. Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Free, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Ocean Colour Scene, The Clash, Ian Brown, The Stone Roses, Coldplay, The Police, U2, The Jam, Pearl Jam, The Stranglers, The Sex Pistols, The Verve, Happy Mondays, The Cult, Stereophonics, The Kinks, The Beatles, John Lennon, Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Wolfmother, T-Rex, David Bowie, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, Pink Floyd…
Your views on the Music scene at the moment?
It could be better, but there is a market out there for everyone. It depends what you are into. What ever style it is, if it’s done well, we’ll probably like it.
What makes you different?
We are all good musicians and fantastic to watch live (apparently!!)
We think bringing “Old school” style – legendary solos into up-to-date, commercial tracks make us different. You just don’t see guitarists like Lee in today’s bands and we are trying to do something about it.
How did you get your first gig?
Probably through myspace, we got together with a few other bands to play The Vic Inn, Derby. That’s when we Lunched Rebel Territory.
Future Plans?
To keep plugging away and get as many people interested as possible and to keep searching for that lucky break.
What advice would you give for Bands just starting out?
Get a page on Myspace, its fantastic for networking with other bands/industry people and gets your music heard by potential fans.
What advice would you give about song writing?
Don’t leave it to long to get to that crucial hook line!
Favourite Unsigned Band at the moment?
Rebel Territory of course!!!
There was a band called “Kicks” who are in our top friends on myspace. We loved their Demo song “Pounding Hard”…but it looks like they have a label behind them now.
Any advice for people looking for Band members?
Get on the internet, watch other bands and advertise in local music shops.
