Interview With 5 Shots O' Whiskey

Hey , I'm sorry to say the band is no more.. but I'll answer the questions anyway.

1. Hello guys, could you tell us about your band's history?

the band started in 2005 combining rock n' roll with punk, some of us played in rock n' roll bands and others in punk.

2. Is there any meaning to your band name?

The band name 5 Shots O' Whiskey comes from the song 5 Shots of Whiskey , it's a country song were the lyrics say: give me 5 Shots Of whiskey to help kill the misery, and that's what the band was all about, giving people a good time, with positive lyrics.

3. What are your musical influences?

we were influenced by a lot of different styles, mostly english/american punk

4. In Netherlands you played with some Oi!/punk bands?

we've played with a lot of bands but the best we've played with was Tech-9 Streetpunk

5. Most of your songs are about what?

Our songs are about stuff that happens in real life, it's all straight in your face, sometimes it's packed in a small story.

6. We heard your song called "As Real as it Gets", what is this song about?

As real as it gets is about the music industry, and we think it sucks so it's better to stay independent.

7. What is the meaning behind the cover picture on your “East Without A Coast” album?

The cover of East without a coast is made of aspects of the album, there's something in the cover from a few songs, hit by a mill, the curse, motel hell ( a song about terrorism)

8. Do you have any comments for webculturezine?

keep up the good work and cheers & beers, keep the scene alive!!!!

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