Aerial Bionic Interview - The Hills Gossip (THG)

Aerial Bionic Speaks to THG

June 2008 - Round 2008

It could've been a cover for an album, really...I look hot with these guys!  --Marisa Bendett

(Trevor Yates - vocalist/bassist, left,.Gareth Thayer - bassist/drummer, right)

Marisa Bendett has an exclusive interview with SiMusic Records' hottest recording artists, Aerial Bionic, before their Ursha concert at the Ithaca Outdoor Concert Stage. *See the concert, HERE!

You, too, can download their music at Pennelson Inc., SiMusic Records!

And visit the band's website Here!

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Marisa:  I must say, you guys have really amped up your look since we last saw you at the Apple Festival in Apple Valley.  What inspired this fantastic new look?!

AB:  *both laugh*  The album.  (They said in unison.)

Trevor Yates:  It's funny you say that...we get that question a lot since this tour started.  Actually, it was the remix of "Mystical, XI, Free".  That song just took on a life of its own!  You can't sing and play that song in blue jeans.

Gareth Thayer:  No way...man!  *laughs*  It's too mystical, dude.  SumaSim was a monster on that track!  He laid down some earth shattering lead guitar licks. 

Marisa:  Ursha, the album, has been steadily climbing the SiMCharts since it was released, you guys must really be proud!

Gareth:  You know...we've got the Number One album in SimNation right now!  It's incredible!  I never could have imagined it two months ago.  But after we hooked up with Fiorenza Pentragnani...

Marisa:  She's the head of SiMusic Records, right?  

Trevor:  Right.  She said we had to take "Mystical, Xi, Free" to another level and we worked out the remix that night and laid it down.  The remix is what has put us on the map, singlehandedly!

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Marisa:  Something readers may not know...Trevor, you're from Apple Valley and Gareth, you're from New Eden.  Most Sims assume you both hail from Apple Valley, but that's not so.

Well, here's the part of the interview where I want to ask both of you the same questions.  I'm sure my readers are just as curious as I am.

How did you guys begin your journey to stardom?  

Trevor:  I actually was headed in the opposite direction and wanted to play classical music. I had to try out a new instrument for a class and fell in love with the guitar and bass.  I never thought anything of it until my roommate suggested that I audition for a band with SiMusic. The rest is history.

Gareth:  I started playing music when I was a teen, when I asked my parents for a bass guitar for my birthday.  I liked it so much that I studied music in college, but I didn't know I would make a career of it until I answered an ad on the SUN boards from someone who was looking for members for another band that was just starting.  I got the part and the rest is history.

Marisa:  What is your most favorite thing to do?

Trevor Yates

Trevor:  Besides play music? That's all I like to do, write songs and play music. I am trying to learn how to cook something besides mac and cheese.

Gareth:  Besides the obvious, music, I like art.  When I'm in New Eden, my sister is usually kind enough to let me mess around in her art studio.  On tour I like to doodle when we're traveling between gigs.  I also enjoy spending an evening with a few, good friends, going out to dinner or to a club to listen to music and just hanging out.

Marisa:  After this tour, what's your next project going to be?

Trevor:  Getting a permanent place to live! Right now we're living out of hotels and at least Gareth gets to crash on his sister's couch when he goes home, but I don't have that luxury and am crashing at various hotels. I would like to get an apartment or condo. We're also working on our next album and it should be almost ready to be shipped. We have a few more finishing touches to do on a few tracks, but it should be out soon.

Gareth:  Finishing our next album and hopefully making plans for another tour in the future.  Though, I wouldn't mind taking a little time off from traveling for awhile.  I've started mentoring another young up and coming artist, from the teen band, Glitter, helping to give her advice on getting her career going in the business.

Marisa:  Are either of you in a relationship or looking for love?

Trevor:  I'm single and wouldn't mind a relationship. It takes a special sim to be in a relationship with a musician. There are the tours, long hours and crazy up and down of the business.

Gareth:  I'm single.  My last relationship ended just before we started Aerial Bionic, so I'm ready and open to looking for love again.

Gareth Thayer

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There you have it, ladies!  Everything you wanted to know about these two sizzling rockers!  We all look forward to the next album, as well!

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Apple Valley President's Twin Brother Shows Up

June 2008 - Round 2008

by Marisa Bendett, Columnist

Fredic Kent

The twin brother of well known President/Spokes Sim, Fiona Kent of Apple Valley disappeared from his home in Palatial Heights a few months ago; without word.  Apparently, leaving behind a wife and twin sons. 

THG intercepted an IPhone text message (taken from SUN) that was sent from Gin, Fredic's wife, to Fiona Kent:

Fiona,

I'm out of town and typing from iPhone, but Fredic disappeared. Haven't you guys been in touch? He and I separated 2 months ago and I stopped writing you figuring you didn't want to hear from me anymore. He apparently got involved with a college student and last Thursday didn't come home. Andreas called to tell me and the boys are now staying with my best friend until I get back.

....A few months ago (ht) there was a rumor that he was having an affair with our mayor. They were spending so much time together and working long hours and apparently the rumor started at the office. I never believed any of that because she came over to the house quite often and I never got any inclination that she had the hots for Fredic. Then...about 2 months ago I found out that he was having an affair with a college student. I found an email from her accidentally one night when he left the computer on to go to the restroom. I wanted to hop on to surf and his email account was still open. I couldn't believe it, didn't think Fredic had it in him to cheat on me. Anyway, I didn't bring it up to him for about a week. One night when the twins were at a friend's house I told him we needed to talk. He denied everything until I told him that I know her name and that she's a college student (from the email). He told me he was seeing her for about a month at that point and that he wanted a separation. So I went to the castle and have been living there until I got the phone call about his disappearance.

Gin

Then today, our spies from THG found out that..."Her (Fiona's) twin brother, Fredic, was found hiding out at some cabin. She (Fiona) hasn't spoken to him since Gin called with the news, but Fiona is waiting for him to respond to her message."

At press release time, Fiona has still not heard from her brother.

What is it with the young men in this family?!  Is it me or does it seem like they can't be content having a relationship and family?  Can they not keep it in their pants?!

Fredic and Fiona Kent are 1st cousins to The Hills resident Ray Wilsonoff, who just found out he fathered a baby with teenager, Erline Valdes, last month.  Fiona and Fredic's famous mom/author, Ayanna Kent (deceased) was the twin sister of Ray's dad, Ajani Kent-Wilsonoff (deceased).

THG has been sitting on this 'Fredic/Gin nugget' for months now; until more information presented itself.  In the meantime, we've watched Fiona Kent, although highly stressed, sweep this little issue quietly under the proverbial rug...sorry to uncover the dirt, Mrs. President.

I can't wait to see what Fredic has to say about his whereabouts.