Okay so who makes up the band?
The singer is George Craig, he’s 17, he also plays guitar.
I’m Mark, I’m the lead guitarist and I’m 20.
The bassist is 20 and he’s called Dan.
The drummer is 19 and he’s called Sam.
The keyboard player is Jack and he’s 18.
The singer is George Craig, he’s 17, he also plays guitar.
I’m Mark, I’m the lead guitarist and I’m 20.
The bassist is 20 and he’s called Dan.
The drummer is 19 and he’s called Sam.
The keyboard player is Jack and he’s 18.
How did you guys meet?
We went to school together. We were in different year groups but essentially we were in the same school.
We went to school together. We were in different year groups but essentially we were in the same school.
So how did you come up with the name “One Night Only”?
The first show that we did, we didn’t have a name so we thought it would be a one off show, so we said for One Night Only. And it just stuck since then.
The first show that we did, we didn’t have a name so we thought it would be a one off show, so we said for One Night Only. And it just stuck since then.
What type of music would you classify yourselves as?
Modern indie with rock. Especially live when you see us, we’re pretty rock. It’s more intense. The CD’s quite indie with some pop but live it’s more rock…a bit more of an edge to it.
Modern indie with rock. Especially live when you see us, we’re pretty rock. It’s more intense. The CD’s quite indie with some pop but live it’s more rock…a bit more of an edge to it.
Why should people listen to your music?
I think it’s quite refreshing. There are a lot of indie bands coming out at the moment but I don’t think anyone sounds like us. Especially at our live shows. I think we’re one of the best live newcomers currently. We’re just different.
I think it’s quite refreshing. There are a lot of indie bands coming out at the moment but I don’t think anyone sounds like us. Especially at our live shows. I think we’re one of the best live newcomers currently. We’re just different.
Do you think people can relate to your music?
I think so, definitely. People seem to be anyway.
I think so, definitely. People seem to be anyway.
Who writes the songs?
It’s a bit of a mixture. The singer [George] writes quite a few on his own, Jack has written a couple and the rest we write as a band.
It’s a bit of a mixture. The singer [George] writes quite a few on his own, Jack has written a couple and the rest we write as a band.
What inspires the songs?
It’s usually every day life and things we’ve been doing.
It’s usually every day life and things we’ve been doing.
So who’s You And Me about?
The keyboard player wrote that about his ex-girlfriend. It’s a love story. Just For Tonight was one written by the whole band. It depends what happens.
The keyboard player wrote that about his ex-girlfriend. It’s a love story. Just For Tonight was one written by the whole band. It depends what happens.
Who are your musical influences?
From early days stuff like Beatles, a lot of 80’s stuff, bands like Oasis, The Killers etc. A large variety! Oh and George is obsessed with Prince.
From early days stuff like Beatles, a lot of 80’s stuff, bands like Oasis, The Killers etc. A large variety! Oh and George is obsessed with Prince.
What was your first gig like?
It was a long time ago! We’ve been together for 5 years! We sounded a lot different back then. Everyone loved it so we decided to continue playing.
It was a long time ago! We’ve been together for 5 years! We sounded a lot different back then. Everyone loved it so we decided to continue playing.
Have you ever messed up on stage?
Not really…sometimes I play the occasional wrong note but I don’t think people notice. George once fell over the monitors.
Not really…sometimes I play the occasional wrong note but I don’t think people notice. George once fell over the monitors.
Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
We’ll put another album out, and hopefully be touring the world. So two massive albums and touring the world!
We’ll put another album out, and hopefully be touring the world. So two massive albums and touring the world!
So you’re currently on tour. What’s your tour bus like?
It’s quite good because we’ve got quite a big crew, but it’s pretty cool. Travelling the country with our best mates.
It’s quite good because we’ve got quite a big crew, but it’s pretty cool. Travelling the country with our best mates.
Don’t you get sick of each other?
Nah not really. As soon as you get to the venue, you can go off on your own and be alone for a while if you want. We just generally get on really well.
Nah not really. As soon as you get to the venue, you can go off on your own and be alone for a while if you want. We just generally get on really well.
Have you ever had any crazy fan moments?
Not really…we’ve had quite a few fanatical fans. Like once we were doing this signing at a music store and there were fans that had slept outside the store the night before just to make sure they got in. It’s a bit weird when things like that happen but it’s pretty cool.
Not really…we’ve had quite a few fanatical fans. Like once we were doing this signing at a music store and there were fans that had slept outside the store the night before just to make sure they got in. It’s a bit weird when things like that happen but it’s pretty cool.
Has the whole fame thing felt a bit weird or are you enjoying it?
We don’t really see ourselves as famous. We have a long road ahead of us yet. We’re just trying to take things to the next level.
We don’t really see ourselves as famous. We have a long road ahead of us yet. We’re just trying to take things to the next level.
So why music? Why choose music as a career?
I’m not sure. We all loved music early on and we thought why not doing it ourselves? We never intended on doing it as a career. We were just playing at night times and it developed into this. It’s amazing to be able to turn your hobby into a full time job.
I’m not sure. We all loved music early on and we thought why not doing it ourselves? We never intended on doing it as a career. We were just playing at night times and it developed into this. It’s amazing to be able to turn your hobby into a full time job.
Say a line from any song you guys have written that describes how you feel right now.
Since it’s really sunny right now, “I want to go out and waste some time in the sunshine”
Since it’s really sunny right now, “I want to go out and waste some time in the sunshine”
Where can people buy your CD from?
It’s out in the UK, in a few European countries and iTunes. It will be out everywhere this summer.
It’s out in the UK, in a few European countries and iTunes. It will be out everywhere this summer.
And now it’s time for the random questions!
Describe yourself and the other members of the band with one word each.
George- Eccentric
Dan- Quiet
Sam- Sarcastic
Jack- Musical
Mark- Funny [and modest obviously]
George- Eccentric
Dan- Quiet
Sam- Sarcastic
Jack- Musical
Mark- Funny [and modest obviously]
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Oh I once went canoeing down some stairs in a kayak that we found! That was whilst we were on tour actually.
Oh I once went canoeing down some stairs in a kayak that we found! That was whilst we were on tour actually.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Thailand because I’m really into Thai food! Anywhere really hot!
Thailand because I’m really into Thai food! Anywhere really hot!
Tell me a random fact about you.
My mum and dad used to be musicians in a country and Western act.
My mum and dad used to be musicians in a country and Western act.
Who’s the messiest on the tour bus?
It’s not a member of the band! It’s the drum tech guy! On a tour bus there are bunk beds that look like little boxes. They’re quite nice to sleep in. There’s a place elsewhere on the bus but he decides to keep his bags and all his clothes and possessions on his bed. It’s just full of everything and he somehow manages to sleep in there! We don’t know how he does it! But at least it’s not all over the floor…
It’s not a member of the band! It’s the drum tech guy! On a tour bus there are bunk beds that look like little boxes. They’re quite nice to sleep in. There’s a place elsewhere on the bus but he decides to keep his bags and all his clothes and possessions on his bed. It’s just full of everything and he somehow manages to sleep in there! We don’t know how he does it! But at least it’s not all over the floor…
Who’s the wildest?
Sam the drummer.
Sam the drummer.
Who’s the funniest?
Definitely Dan [the bass player]. He’s quiet and he has his hilarious moments.
Definitely Dan [the bass player]. He’s quiet and he has his hilarious moments.
Who misses his mum the most?
We all do but probably George.
We all do but probably George.
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