February
28, 2002
Interview by Kevin Pollock
Could you introduce
the band by name, age and position in the band?
Fil Bucchino - Bass & Vocals
Mike Conroy - Lead Guitar
Matt Hughes - Guitar & Vocals
Tim Thomson - Drums
How did the
band get started & how did you choose your name of Flashlight
Brown?
We were all in other bands and met each
other and started jamming. The name Flashlight came from a
Parliament song, and the name Flashlight Brown came after
we found out there was already a Flashlight in the states.
I see you have
many cd's & Comps to your credit how has your sound & style
changed or progressed since the first was produced in 1996?
We started out as a ska punk band and slowly progressed to
just playing fast melodic tunes without the ska.
You've preformed
in the US & all across Canada, whats been your highlight &
favourite moment over the years?
The first big tour we ever did was the most memorable, simply
because it's the first and everything's new. We've met a lot
of really cool people on tour over the years, and that's probably
the second best thing.
If you could
play anywhere & with any band who would it be & where?
Las Vegas with Ween.
Outside the
band what hobbies do you each have?
Video games, reading, cooking, sports, weed.
How has being
on Ontariopunk.com helped the band?
All exposure is good exposure.
What equipment
do each of you use?
Matt - Fender guitar and Marshall amp.
Mike
- Fender guitar and Fender amp.
Fil - Fender bass and Eden amp.
Tim - DW drums.
What advice
whould you give a new young band just getting started?
Record your music as soon as possible and start looking for
shows.
Where can the
fans learn more about you, get your merchandise or book a
show?
http://www.flashlightbrown.com
