Take a peek at your grocery store's magazine rack and you're bound to see some covers devoted to the hit MTV show "The Hills". It's obvious that this reality show is a true phenomenon, but did you know that LA-based band The Ruse has had 10 of their songs featured on the series? The Ruse formed in NYC in 2004, but relocated to LA in 2005. Since then they have released two self-produced albums, "Invasion" and "Light In Motion," and a live EP. They have also done four U.S. tours, and performed sold out shows at clubs on both coasts. The band is currently in the studio completing their third album, but their song "Everything Comes With A Price" has already gotten more than 700 plays on the New! Rock Charts.
24|7: Who is your biggest influence?
John Dauer: U2 and The Police.
24|7: What one word best decribes your music?
Dauer: Energizing.
24|7: What was your first concert?
Dauer: Joe Cocker/Steve Winwood.
24|7: Where did you first perform?
Dauer: Ishoda Yacht Club pasta dinner, Norwalk, CT. when we were about 8 years old.
24|7: Where would you most like to perform?
Dauer: Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, Europe/Asia.
24|7: What is the best album ever?
Dauer: Probably U2's "Achtung Baby" and "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd.
24|7: Beatles or The Stones?
Dauer: Beatles.
24|7: MySpace or Facebook?
Dauer: Both.
24|7: Where will you be in 5 years?
Dauer: I wish I knew!
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