We had the chance to send over some questions to Justin Cox (guitar) of Fireflight. Here's what he had to say!
1. How did the band come up with the name Fireflight?
We came up with Fireflight as our name about 10 minutes before our first show. We were preparing to play all the songs we had (3 of them) for a youth group, when the youth pastor came in and asked us, "How should I introduce you?" We all looked at each other and said, "Give us a second." After a bit of discussion, Dawn said "I thought Fireflight sounded cool." So we all said "yeah" and that's how we became Fireflight.
2. Have you been to Maine or Massachusetts before? Any connection to the area?
We have played in Massachusetts at Six Flags before, about 2 years ago. Other than that, we don't really have any sort of connection.
3. It was great to have you at SoulFest this year - any thoughts on our time there?
We loved playing SoulFest the last couple of years. It's a great festival with awesome people. We had to pass on it for a few years because we were always out west when it happened, but thankfully, we've finally been able to play it for two years in a row!
4. What's your favorite part about touring?
My favorite part of touring is meeting people. We play tons of dates every year and sometimes it's hard to remember all the faces, but it's definitely my favorite still.
5. What are the biggest challenges the band has faced recently?
The biggest challenge we've faced lately is growth. It's a challenge because you have to find the right people with the right hearts to surround yourself with. Everyone that represents you on or off the road is a reflection of you, and we always want those people to know that our hearts are in this for ministry and people.
6. Describe the perfect audience at one of your shows (Standing/Sitting/Energetic/Attentive?)
I'd say the perfect audience is standing and energetic. We LOVE when people are jumping up and down, singing along with us and just showing us that they are feeling the music and the lyrics. That's priceless.
7. Favorite food?
My (Justin) favorite food is probably bacon. I would put bacon on just about anything. Including cupcakes, which I've had before.
8. Favorite movie?
Favorite movie might just be Talledega Nights.
9. What other music have you been listening to recently?
I've been listening to a lot of the new Disciple record, Write This Down, and Muse.
10. Favorite book?
My favorite book is still Blue Like Jazz. I love Donald Miller.
11. What's in store for Fireflight over the next year? Touring? Recording? Taking some time off?
Honestly, the next year could be just about anything. We'll definitely be touring, and we'll be doing some time off as well. We've been touring very hard for the last 5 years and it's time for a little bit of a break :)
My favorite part of touring is meeting people. We play tons of dates every year and sometimes it's hard to remember all the faces, but it's definitely my favorite still.
5. What are the biggest challenges the band has faced recently?
The biggest challenge we've faced lately is growth. It's a challenge because you have to find the right people with the right hearts to surround yourself with. Everyone that represents you on or off the road is a reflection of you, and we always want those people to know that our hearts are in this for ministry and people.
6. Describe the perfect audience at one of your shows (Standing/Sitting/Energetic/Attentive?)
I'd say the perfect audience is standing and energetic. We LOVE when people are jumping up and down, singing along with us and just showing us that they are feeling the music and the lyrics. That's priceless.
7. Favorite food?
My (Justin) favorite food is probably bacon. I would put bacon on just about anything. Including cupcakes, which I've had before.
8. Favorite movie?
Favorite movie might just be Talledega Nights.
9. What other music have you been listening to recently?
I've been listening to a lot of the new Disciple record, Write This Down, and Muse.
10. Favorite book?
My favorite book is still Blue Like Jazz. I love Donald Miller.
11. What's in store for Fireflight over the next year? Touring? Recording? Taking some time off?
Honestly, the next year could be just about anything. We'll definitely be touring, and we'll be doing some time off as well. We've been touring very hard for the last 5 years and it's time for a little bit of a break :)
Don't forget that you can see Fireflight (with Group1Crew and Manic Drive) next weekend in Shrewsbury, MA and Bangor, ME!
Photos by Scott Linscott.
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