| LAUNCH_Host: OK everyone, Lindsay is here to answer your questions until 3, then Keavy will chat until 3:30 after that. First question... Musicgirl87: I have a question for B*Witched. Some friends and I are starting a group, and I like my singing voice but it isn't very strong. Can you give me some tips on strengethening it? B__Witched/Lindsay: To the person who's starting a group: I'd suggest if you're singing, you should learn to breathe from your stomach -- it helps you to project better. gentlefury: Are any of you nervous knowing that tonight you'll be performing on the Tonight Show? B__Witched/Lindsay: We're not nervous, just very, very excited as we are before every performance. We always say a prayer and hug each other before we go on. shei_12: When did you start singing and dancing? B__Witched/Lindsay: We all started singing when we were very young in choirs and that. We started singing together about two years ago. KeavyEdeleFan: Do you ever feel out Lindsay because Edele and Keavy are sisters and so close? B__Witched/Lindsay: No, not at all. We're very much like a family and look after each other like sisters. NV107: Your routines are so energetc. Is it possible to sing live and dance like that, or do you have to lip sych? B__Witched/Lindsay: No, it's possible, but it's hard work. It takes a lot of practice because you have to remember your breathing and you don't want to sound out of breath. With a lot of practice, you get used to it. B_WitchingBabe: Lindsay r u going out with Lee from 911? B__Witched/Lindsay: There's a lot of rumors going around lately -- but don't believe everything you read... packers_93: when will your new album be coming out B__Witched/Lindsay: We're currently working on our second album and are nearly halfway through. Probably by the end of the year, but we're concentrating on the first one for now. NV107: Edele has an awesome voice!! But will any of the other girls sing lead in any of the songs on the new album? B__Witched/Lindsay: Yes, definitely, we'll each have a song -- there's a couple of songs we take the lead line on, like on "Castles In The Air," we all take a lead line. AshRae84: What is your favorite song off the album and why? B__Witched/Lindsay: My favorite song is "Blame It On the Weather Man," because I love the acoustic sound. AshRae84: What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever done for you? B__Witched/Lindsay: We were in Singapore last year, and these fans at the airport rented cabs for the whole day and just followed us all day in cabs. Linds386: How are you able to perform in front of thousands of people without freaking out compleatly? B__Witched/Lindsay: I don't know, actually. I think it's something you're born with. The first few times, we were obviously very nervous. But you get used to it with experience, and nowadays we're more excited than nervous. KeavyEdeleFan: How's it feel being labeled the next Spice Girls? B__Witched/Lindsay: Well, it's flattering in a way because they've been so successful. But in terms of being compared, we're very, very different musically and imagewise. Personality-wise too. shei_12: what is the worst thing about fame? B__Witched/Lindsay: The worst thing about our job is being away from friends and family for so long, but everything else cancels that out. There's nothing bad! Paddyc: Who inspires you most in music B__Witched/Lindsay: There's a lot. I think one in particular who's always inspired me is Mariah Carey. Her voice is amazing. When I listen to her music, my hair stands on end. shei_12: Lindsay, you seem to really like cats! hehee... Do you have one? B__Witched/Lindsay: I do have a cat. At one stage, I had 12. But now I've got one. I've had her for about five years. Jesilyn: Lindsay, How does it feel to be the baby of the group?? B__Witched/Lindsay: I don't really think about it that way really. When you know three people so well, age doesn't come into it. You just forget about it. Musicgirl87: Also, how do y'all keep your sanity being together all the time? Do you ever get sick of each other? B__Witched/Lindsay: Well, when we live together, we have our own rooms, our own space. And in the hotels, we have our own rooms. When we get a day off, we usually spend it together. But on occasion, we do like to get away from each other. mkong55: Question: Do you ladies ever check out the bulletin board at your own website? You have very dedicated fans over there. :-) B__Witched/Lindsay: We do when we get a chance, but we don't often get a chance because we work 12 hours a day, seven days a week. We hardly get the chance to sit down and check out the website. Iere: Who sings the second verse in "Castles In the Air?" B__Witched/Lindsay: The second verse is Sinead. The first verse is Keavy, and I sing the bridges. Edele sings the chorus. LozLow: how did u manage to get a record contract??? B__Witched/Lindsay: Our management took us to see Sony and threw a tea party for the Managing Director. We just wanted to do something different that would stand out in his mind, other than the regular showcase. We decided to throw a tea party and I think he thought we were a little crazy. He liked us. Wiggins1764: I'm also curious to know how the girls like it here in America. B__Witched/Lindsay: We like it a lot and have spent quite a bit of time here this past year. My personal favorite is between L.A. and Atlanta. Wiggins1764: I'm wondering how to pronounce Lindsay's last name. B__Witched/Lindsay: That's a bit difficult -- Armaou. r-MOW would be how you pronounce it I guess. The accent comes at the end. gentlefury: How long did it take you to make the new Rollercoaster video? And did you have fun? B__Witched/Lindsay: We had loads of fun. It took us two whole days to shoot it. The first day was in studio, the second day was on the beach. We all got nice suntans that day. It was Venice Beach. Bwitchedrox: Lindsay, are you the only one who can drive? B__Witched/Lindsay: No, Keavy can drive as well. The other girls don't like to drive. GCbwitched: is there going to be a b*witched tour coming to the US anytime soon? cause you guyz have been with boy bands for a while, and i really want to see you B__Witched/Lindsay: Hopefully, we're doing our own arena tour in the U.K. in November. Hopefully, after that tour, we can bring it over here. Caroline67: Don't you guys miss ireland when your away so much? B__Witched/Lindsay: Yeah, we miss our friends and family, our own beds, our own cooking. Our phone bills are astronomical. Poehbear: I think when you were a little girl you often dreamed about being a popstar,is there a big difference between the reality and how you thought it would be? B__Witched/Lindsay: It depends on what you dream...I think a lot of people have false perceptions. It's not an easy lifestyle, but when we first got into the business, it was exactly what we knew it would be. Hard work, long hours, being away from home. We weren't disappointed because we expected that. glitter_Missy: do you ever get tired of geting your picture taken B__Witched/Lindsay: No! We get used to it, it's part of the job. It's nice that people want to have their pictures taken with you. It's flattering. shei_12: What is your most embarrassing moment while performing? B__Witched/Lindsay: When we started off, we did a lot of nightclubs in the U.K. At one particular show, when we finished our last number, I went to walk off the back of the stage, and I dropped right off. There were no stairs and I just fell. Luckily, the lights had gone off and no one saw me. KeavyEdeleFan: How are you US fans different from the others around the world? I think you girls are the best! Thanks for everything! Kim B__Witched/Lindsay: Actually, they're not very different at all. Everyone everywhere is out to have a good time and listen to our music. joeboxer_70: hey, sup? I would like to ask if any of ya have an email/icq/regular address that I could send fanmail to? B__Witched/Lindsay: You can send it to the Sony website, which is www.epicrecords.com. starfish_34: Have you enjoyed touring with boy bands B__Witched/Lindsay: I think we enjoy touring -- no matter which band it is. We've toured with 98 Degrees and 'N Sync and they've been really, really friendly, so we've been lucky. We're just lucky to be on tour, no matter what tour it is. 9INDY8_degrees: who do you want to tour with next?? B__Witched/Lindsay: Ourselves! We want to headline next. NV107: Of all the TV shows that you have done in the States, Which was your favorite and why? B__Witched/Lindsay: So far, I enjoyed the Rosie O'Donnell show. It was the first TV show we'd done with a live band. Poehbear: Isn't it difficult to stay so down-to-earth when people tell you all the time how beautiful,lovely and talented you are?(especially because you ARE all those things!) B__Witched/Lindsay: That's sweet. No it's not, because of the type of people we are and the way we were brought up. We're not like that, and the minute one of us starts to become like that, the other three bring you right back down! amesuk: whats been the best and worst moment of your careers? B__Witched/Lindsay: There hasn't been a worst. And there's so many best's I can't even pick one. One of the best was when "C'est La Vie" debuted at No. 1. pyRoy: Hey, are you interested at all in doing a punk record? B__Witched/Lindsay: Is that like rock? Actually, we've got a rock song called "We Four Girls," which we also perform on stage. The album has a wide variety, and we definitely like rock. The next album will have some rock on it. Paddyc: Do you have boyfriends B__Witched/Lindsay: No, unfortunately, we don't. There's no time for a relationship in this business, because you're on the road the whole time. hannah27: I love how you guys stick together through thick and thin. Do you ever have arguments? B__Witched/Lindsay: Well, obviously, when we're really, really tired we may snap, but it's never anything serious. We're pretty much on the same wavelength about most things. paranormal57: How did you all get to know each other ?? B__Witched/Lindsay: We knew each other to say hello around Dublin. Keavy was working in her dad's garage training to be a mechanic. Sinead came to the garage with her mom's car...I got to know Keavy through kickboxing. And obviously, Keavy and Edele know each other because they're twins! shei_12: What song is the most fun to perform? B__Witched/Lindsay: At the moment it's "C'est La Vie" because everyone seems to know that song. So when the crowd is dancing and has all that energy, it helps us have more energy on stage as well. poodle2000: Lindsay I'm half Greek too and when I heard you were half Greek I just got so proud that there was a famous pop star of Greek background. Can you tell me from where in Greece your family is from and do you ever visit? B__Witched/Lindsay: I was born in Greece and lived in Athens 'til I was 13. My dad is originally from an island Tinos. Twinkelz66: What does your song 'Never Givin Up' supposed to mean mean? B__Witched/Lindsay: It's just about a girl who likes a guy and she's gonna make him hers. She's not gonna give up. AshRae84: How do you feel about getting to perform on the Tonight Show? It must be a big accomplishment for you. B__Witched/Lindsay: Absolutely. It's such a big show and so many people watch it. It's going to be very good for us as a band. We're very excited about it. Dop83: do u write your own songs? B__Witched/Lindsay: Yeah, we co-wrote three/quarters of the current album, and we plan to write most of the next album. Sansuke: Is it true that you went on a foreign chat show (Japan or something) and didn't know what they were asking you? B__Witched/Lindsay: Actually, yeah, in Germany, we had to have earpieces with a translator speaking in our ears. The interviewer asked us a question that the translator couldn't translate. So we were just staring...It was funny. We all just laughed and ignored the question. Sansuke: Were any of you troublemakers at school? B__Witched/Lindsay: No, actually, we weren't. I was often told to be quiet and stop talking in class, but that's about it really. Never got in any real trouble. B_WitchingBabe: if u could offer me one tip for the future what would it b and why? B__Witched/Lindsay: Follow your dreams and don't let people tell you to not go for it. Because you can. Just be willing to work hard for it. JYNX55: Do you ever wish you could just go home and have a 'normal' life? B__Witched/Lindsay: No! Because I'm enjoying my job too much and this is always what I wanted to do. I'm living my dream. If I were at home, I'd be wishing I was doing this. Although it would be nice to go home once in a while... wickedangel: hi girls! i watched your disney channel special with five. what was it like to have your own tv special? also, did you get to hang out with 5ive, and what were they like? thank you so much!!!!! B__Witched/Lindsay: It was great having our own special. It was shown so many times and it was really good for us. We'd met those guys a lot of times before hand. They're all really nice guys....I'm signing off now! Keavy's coming... |