WE THE KINGS play House of Blues/Anaheim Apr. 8; press photo
Either there’s something in those Florida oranges, or something in Travis Clark’s bright orange hair, whatever it is, We The Kings has something special to bring to their fans, and that’s exactly what they’ll do at House of Blues Anaheim Apr. 8
Hailing from the sunshine state of Florida, We The Kings have been sending out their melodic emo-rock tunes to the music world ever since their 2007 self-titled debut album. Their sixth and most recent album Strange Love, carries on with their still evolving style.
Concert Guide Live caught up with drummer, Coley O’Toole, to get a little peak at what life is like from his shoes.
CONCERT GUIDE LIVE: What is your favorite song to play live as a band?
COLEY O’TOOLE: Every song gives me different feelings when we play them live, but my favorite songs to play and rock out to are “Skyway Avenue” and “All Again For You”.
CGL: What is your most memorable bonding experience as a band you’ve had while on tour?
CO: Honestly, we bond everyday. Everyone truly gets along like we’ve been friends for 100 years. The laughing that happens when we are in the same room is the kind that adds years to your life. So many wonderful memories– but we’ve also been through some heartbreaking stuff together and it’s only made us stronger as brothers and as a band.
CGL: Do you guys hangout together when not on tour? What do you do together?
CO: If I didn’t live in Connecticut you bet your ass I’d be hanging out with my dudes.
CGL: If you never fell into music, where do you see yourself career-wise?
CO: A teacher of some sort or owning a farm-to-table style deli.
CGL: Are any of you single at the moment?
CO: 4 out of the 5 of us are taken by magnificent women.
CGL: Would you like your kids to be in bands?
CO: Yes, he almost had no choice. Haha, I mean with all the instruments here at my house it’s pretty hard to avoid. Hopefully all our kids will eventually play in a band together.
CGL: What one person in the world would you guys like to play a personal show for?
CO: I’d have to say Prince only because I’m curious to see what he’d do or be wearing.
CGL: Where was the first place that you guys played live and how old were you?
CO: The first time I played live in a band was at a 6th grade Spring Arts Festival. We played “Smells Like Teen Spirit” without vocals and an original song without vocals. It was awesome. That feeling has never gone away.
CGL: How is backstage life for We the Kings?
CO: It’s pretty calm and tranquil until the bottle of Jameson arrives.
CGL: What’s your favorite board game of all time?
CO: Scrabble, been whooping ass with it since ’92– truth.
CGL: Any words of wisdom from We the Kings to the We the Kings fans?
CO: Believe in yourself and work hard for things you wish to achieve. Never take anything for granted and be grateful for each day that passes. Most importantly, live in the now and have fun doing it.