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Members:Sean Cox – Lead Vocal, GuitarGreg Irwin – GuitarAustin Reitz – Keys, MoogGreg Smith – DrumsMelissa Barrison – ViolinJay Lauterwasser – BassBandalier perform live in our studio:Filthy ButterflyLast ParadeShade of BlueShaun and Greg talk about their history of playing together for a long time and the difficulty they had in finding the right drummer and bass player. Bandalier discuss what sets them apart – the willingness to experiment with different parts and styles and the ability to blend it all together into a seamless whole; a sound at once familiar and accessible and at the same time unique and fresh. The band members talk about their influences – everything from classic and prog rock to Punk, English folk and video game music.Bandalier talk about recording at Pacific Beat Studio in Pacific Beach, San Diego and about giving their album away for free at live shows, or asking for donations, instead of charging a set price. We discuss some of the challenges faced by local bands, the predominance of th