Interview with Brandi Pillow of Adrienne

Written by Ling Ling    Monday, 19 January 2009 00:00    E-mail
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Some girls participate in cheerleading while other girls attend sororities. Some girls go shopping while other girls work. Some girls sing while other girls scream. Brandi Pillow is a prime example of a girl who decided to steer away from the normal. She is a powerful screamer in a band called Adrienne. Based out of Virginia, this band is up and coming. Recently, they are touring with bands such as Gwen Stacey, Our Last Night, Vanna, and In Fear and Faith. I had the opportunity to interview Brandi about different issues when it comes to being the only girl in a band.

brandi-articleSo, you are in a band called Adrienne. Did you form the band or were you asked to join?
I didn't form the band they were a band called the 3am break up plan before I joined. I was on tour and they played the show we were at and later on I was asked to audition.

Have you always wanted to sing or was it just a spur of the moment kind of thing?
I'm originally a drummer but always wanted to do vocals.

I see that you are going on tour soon. Is this your first time touring?
This isn't my first time touring. I've gone touring with bands such as My Hero is Me, Farewell to Freeway, Vanna, Knives Exchanging Hands and others.

What kind of challenges do you think this will bring, being the only girl in the band? Well girls tend to take charge of things and that's what I tend to do, sometimes not on purpose but I have had tour experience and I own my own booking company CTC Booking.

Does it feel like you have more support from the male community being a female screamer?
Yes

If so, how?
Mainly because there really isn't a lot of girls screamers and there defiantly isn't a band like mine with a girl vocalist

Is it harder to get respect from your own band members because your female?
No not at all. We are all bros/broskinis.

Do you, yourself, actually have any favorite bands with female vocalists?
I like Walls of Jericho and Paramore even though when people ask me what we sound like they always ask, "do u guys sound like I Wrestled a Bear Once" or "Walls of Jericho."

What advice would you give to women out there that want to pursue a career in the music business?
Make sure you know what you are getting into before hand. Make sure you have a lot of time and dedication.

Is there anyone, in particular, that supported you in your decision? Like a family member or friend?
No, doing the band thing, and joining a band was a self made decision. The family thinks being a band is a waste of time and I should be going to college but college is not for everyone.

If you would like to listen to Brandi and/or get in contact with her, check out her bands MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/adrienneva

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written by xkellyx, January 20, 2009
I wish Brandi had taken the time to answer the questions in more detail.
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written by Valerie_ Reno, January 20, 2009
I shouldn't have been such a slacker and interviewed her. These answers are so minimal I still have no idea or clue what her life is like. Damn.
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written by bong tolkin acholic, February 05, 2009
fuck straight edge the more man smoke herb the more Babylon fall. but that girl is fuckin hot
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To Bong Tokin' Alcolic
written by anthony, March 01, 2009
At least spell alcoholic correctly. please.
The more Babylon fall? Get educated.
If you seriously think you're a rasta,
do you really think Haile Selassie would tell you to bash on other people because of their beliefs? Learn about I and I, before you go spouting off that ignorant horseshit. Plus, does a true rasta promote idolization and objectiveness of women? Didnt think so, so sir, go screw yourself.

But srsly... weak interview.
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written by HeavenEDGE, March 11, 2009
i love her so much smilies/smiley.gif
she's so so nice smilies/smiley.gif
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written by britEDGE, March 17, 2009
shes soooooooooooo rad.
im stoked there are finally females showing up big in music.
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written by Jessica LouiseJessica Louise, April 25, 2009
She likes WOJ smilies/wink.gif
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written by AshleyMarieAshleyMarie, April 29, 2009
I didn't really get much out of the interview.
I wish she would have taken more time to answer the questions in more detailsmilies/cry.gif
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written by cheeseforlife, April 30, 2009
I've been talkin to her on aim and myspace for a minute.
shes an EXTREMELY good artist.
and shes super nice.
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written by sorority girl, May 06, 2009
I'm part of a sorority, and I feel almost as if the first statement is a stab at sorority girls. We hold ourselves to a prestige, and we are classy ladies. I used to be involved heavily in the scene, I've known Brandi since Brookville Middle School. I feel though that being a part of the sorority I'm in is way more of a sisterhood than the "scene" has ever provided for me.
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written by pissed off., May 12, 2009
I don't know if this will bring me bad karma or not, but there is something I wish people would get straight. Brandi grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia. We've gone to school together as long as I can remember until she dropped out of high school. She is my age, which is 19, not 21 or whatever she claims. She's not from Mission Hills or Boston, and she never played drums for Black My Heart like she claimed to, nor does she even own a drumset. I'm sorry but I really don't appreciate liars.
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Amazing
written by J.GillsJ.Gills, December 15, 2009
she came to my local venue, and overall she is amazing. she was in the pit, than she got on stage and was just a natural. but unlike big bands her band came to an old bar that was turned into a music venue for the kids like me. overall her and her band is amazing.
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written by asdkfjaslkdfj, February 04, 2010
It's funny how she is edge but has nudes on anonib.....
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written by womens Walletswomens Wallets, March 01, 2010
It was a very nice idea! Just wanna say thank you for the information you have shared. Just continue writing this kind of post. I will be your loyal reader.
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written by ,..., March 10, 2010
Brandi is garbage. shes not a drummer and damn sure not a vocalist.
Adrienne shouldve kicked her out a long time ago!

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