We are The Coordinates, and we like to say we're from Austin, TX because it's our home now. We're originally from Cypress and The Woodlands.
Sam Burns- Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Jeremy Fowler- Lead Guitar/Vocals
Gabriel Porter- Upright Bass/BG Vocals
When did you start playing music together?
Sam and I (Jeremy) have known each other since Kindergarten but didn't start writing songs together until about a year ago over Thanksgiving break. We continued to write music together over the Internet and voice memos since we both went to different colleges across Texas. Gabriel joined the band in July right before we embarked on our first tour.
Why is Austin such a great place for musicians and live music?
The environment here is so creative and positive when it comes to music. When we moved here, we started going to a bunch of open mic nights and started meeting some really great people right away (musicians, fans, club owners, etc.). Everyone wants everyone else to succeed. Musicians here aren't selfish; they are really supportive of other musicians and want to see others surpass their goals.
What are you currently working on?
We are wrapping up our first full length album that we self produced in Gabriel's cabin in Middle-of-Nowhere, Huntsville, TX. It's going to be 10-12 songs, and we're planning on releasing it by December this year. We are also in the works of booking a January regional tour of Texas, hitting towns such as: Dallas, New Orleans, Houston, College Station, San Marcos, and of course Austin.
We are also releasing our second single from our album on Thursday, September 19th! It will be available on all of the social media sites, iTunes included.
Where can readers check out your music?
Facebook is good to like us on because we post a lot of great information there such as tour dates, music, special events, new releases, etc.
http://www.facebook.com/thecoordinatesband
Reverbnation is a great one to follow us on. It makes it easy to keep up with our show dates.
http://www.reverbnation.com/thecoordinatesband
Bandcamp is great for downloading our songs if you don't have an iTunes account. What is really cool is that 100% of profits go to the artist.
http://www.thecoordinates.bandcamp.com
Why do you like running Favors?
Running Favors has truly been one of the best jobs. First of all, you're pretty much your own boss. You get a delivery notice on your phone, and it's all up to you on how you go about getting it taken care of. Next, the scheduling is is super easy and flexible. I can't tell you how many times a show has come up for us and I need to get a shift covered. They make it really easy to find someone to cover for you. Finally, it's fun getting to explore the city of Austin and constantly meet new people around the area!
