Five Guys Going Crazy

The dudes of The Judgement of Paris are pretty pumped for September.

The band landed a big show at The Intersection opening for Alesana and The Bled, plus its working on new material and just recorded some acoustic tracks - a style different from its post-hardcore rock sound.

The acoustic inspiration came after the band was contacted to play an acoustic set at Hot Topic.

"We didn't really think about playing [acoustically] until that show," said Kyle Viana, lead guitarist for The Judgement of Paris.

When it comes to the band's musical influences, Viana has a difficult time pinpointing a specific one.

"It's the kind of music that we write naturally," he said.

TJOP's manager, Kevin Long says he enjoys The Judgement of Paris' songwriting patterns because they "aren't always consistent, it's not the same stuff you hear on the radio. Andy's vocals are raw...you recognize those kind of vocals..."

After a year together creating music, The Judgement of Paris is ready to go to the next step: expanding the tour schedule and scoring a record deal.

"[The Judgement of Paris] would like a record deal, and it's my job to get them a good one,"said Long. "I would like to see them at Warped Tour level."

As for now, Viana and company are happy playing alongside rockers they respect.

"We're five guys going crazy and throwin' down onstage...we give people what they came for," Viana said.

Come see The Judgement of Paris at The Intersecion with Alesana and The Bled on September 14. Doors 5:30 p.m. Show 6 p.m. Tickets $13.50 advance, or $15 day of.