ION INDIE MAGAZINE September 2015, Volume 16 | Page 11

MM: Hi, Tom. Tell a little about the history of Red Sky Mary. Tom: The history of the band isn’t really a history of the band. As long as I can remember I have had a running dialogue with my father about music. He didn't necessarily sit down with me and teach me how to play guitar solos or anything like that. But, we’ve spent countless hours talking about different bands, different players and different songs. How to strive to be a "good musician"…what makes a good band. Things like that were always being discussed. Sam and I have been best friends since we were 2 years old and creativity has always been the center of that friendship. We started playing Rock music together at the age of 17 and we have been doing it for 8 years now. MM: Was it always a dream of yours--to play on tour with your dad? Tom: No. My dad and I started playing together by accident. RSM needed a fill-in bassist and he did the gigs. Initially we thought, "This will never be an actual thing." I'm very grateful things have worked out the way they have. MM: Gary, was it always in the plans to play on stage with your son? Gary: It exceeds the plan to play with my son. MM: It must be awesome to be on stage each night and look over to see your son jamming with you every night. Gary: Absolutely. It's neat that we share that experience together and also it's satisfying to play with a guitar player that shares my goals, objectives, and expectations. M M : Te l l m e a b o u t y o u r background as a musician. Selftaught or professionally trained? When did you start playing professionally? Gary: I’m formally self-taught. My first gig was at the 8th grade end of the year pizza party. Haven't stopped since…