Q&A

Who is filling out this survey?

Colin Fleishacker, bass player for colourmusic.

Please name your band, its members' names and what they play.

Our band is known as colourmusic. The core members are Ryan Hendrix, who is the lead singer of the group, as well as one of two talented guitar players; Nick Turner, who sings when necessary and plays guitar wonderfully; Nick Ley, who also sings upon occasion and is an amazing drummer; and myself, Colin Fleishacker, who plays bass and also sings.

How would you describe your band's music?

Our music is best described as circular and evolving, always determined to make itself as genre-less as possible. We are constantly learning about the language of music and how to manipulate and contort it. The less that people are able to describe our music in traditional terms, such as genres and comparisons to other bands, the happier we are as musicians and artists. But if you really need a basic description to decide whether to see our show, I would say we are loud, hard-rock with a sexually rhythmic intensity that will make you want to move in one way or another.

What's your newest/latest music project?

We are finishing up our sophomore album this summer. For those who don't know of colourmusic (which I'm sure includes a lot of Oklahomans) we interpret colours via sound. Our debut record was our musical interpretation of orange, whereas our follow-up is inspired by the colour pink. For us, the musical interpretation of a colour is a great way to express ourselves because it allows us the artistic license to jump in and out of genres. Orange was a very bright, somewhat tempered, sunny and organic record. Naturally, pink's soundscape is dirtier, more suggestive and somewhat gross sounding at times. I'm eager to see what Oklahomans think of pink.

What's the funniest thing to ever happen to you at a music festival?

We played a festival in Des Moines, Iowa last year on the Fourth of July. At that point in our live set, Ryan would throw a ton of streamers out to the audience and everyone would go crazy with them. On this tour, we decided we didn't want to have to worry about streamers for each show, so we chose to do without. When we played Des Moines on the Fourth of July, Ryan and I were brainstorming about doing something visual for the show, when he found one small streamer in his effects pedal bag. We got on stage, Ryan introduced the band and proceeded to throw the solitary streamer about five feet in front of him. It was one of the funniest moments in my life. That show still stands as the highest amount in merchandise sales we've ever made, all thanks to the tiny streamer.

What is the most exciting thing about performing live?

There's a certain point in our set where the four of us connect on another level. We forget about the notes we're playing, where we're at in the song, whether people are paying attention to our music, etc., and we simply enjoy being with one another, happy to be sharing such an amazing experience. When we reach that apex, we become an unstoppable, captivating live experience. It's one of the best feelings I've ever encountered.

Have you performed in/visited Tulsa before? If so, what did you like most about it? If you haven't, is there something you're particularly looking forward to?

This is, I believe, our fifth time to play in Tulsa, three of which have been at DFest. I enjoyed this the enthusiasm of the crowds in Tulsa the most. It's one town in Oklahoma where I always feel like they really understand what colourmusic is about and are more than willing to display that to us at our concerts.

Will you participating in the music conference? If so, how?

I don't think we are participating in the music conference, but I'm never the best member to ask about these things.

Are you currently on tour? If so, what are your stops just before and after Dfest?

We are not on tour; rather, we are completing our second record.

How has the economy changed your band, touring, making music, etc.?

We've always been poor, so it hasn't changed us at all! We just keep making music, working at our day jobs and dreaming of a day when our music can fully support us so that we can quit said jobs.

What outdoor/festival smell do you dislike the most, and why?

Porta potties in the middle of the afternoon in the summertime, which seems pretty self-explanatory.

Will you offer meet-and-greets after/before your shows? If so, when/where?

We will meet anyone and everyone before and after our shows. Just look for us and come introduce yourself. We'll be the weirdest-looking band there.

What's the funniest/weirdest story you have about any song you've written?

--Where to begin?

What can fans expect during your Dfest performance?

A loud, chaotic performance with all-new songs from our next record.

How is Dfest different from any other show you do?

DFest is a professional festival without the ego most other professional festivals in the country have. DFest is always a pleasing, refreshing summer festival that we're always proud to be a part of.

Where would you like your band to be 5 years from today?

Oddleighhallfield-upon-Leggerfordwood, the fastest growing, non-existing city in the world.

What's the coolest fact about your fans?

They're usually intelligent people who want something more from a musical experience than just what happens to be the hip new thing on the music scene. I don't think you'll be finding Lady Ga Ga or Fallout Boy in any of our fans musical catalogs.

What tips do you offer to "beat the heat" at this July festival?

Buy a water bottle and use it. I drink the equivalent of 16 glasses of water a day because I own a water bottle. Hydration is the key. And for those who enjoy cold beer, A good rule of thumb is to drink a glass of water for every beer so as to not get dehydrated.

What's the weirdest/quirkiest fact about any member of your band?

I've never been underwater.

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