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'In math, I've heard it said that seven is the perfect number-the number of completeness. We're still incomplete.' Matt Olson, explained the name of the band in mathematical terms. 'In a complete week there are seven days,' brother Luke Olson continued, 'We feel like we fall a few days short. Both musically and spiritually too.'
What once began as a childhood dream has slowly evolved into something much more tangible. 'Originally we were playing for birthday parties or in our parents living rooms. Throughout highschool, we had a lot of other commitments, so the band was never given priority. It wasn't until about the last year and a half that we really started to focus our efforts and take this seriously,' Matt Olson said.
Throughout their time together, Not Yet Seven, has had the chance to perform with the Everyday Sunday and Spoken, among others. Originally based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, they have primarily played throughout the state and also in Texas. Over the past year, though, they have traveled to Los Angeles and San Diego, on a number of occasions, to perform on college campuses.
Both members said that their Christian faith is a strong influence on their lives as well as the type of songs that they play. 'If we're not passionate about what we play, how can we expect our audiences to be,' Luke Olson asked, 'Both of us believes that true life is found outside of fame, popularity, cheap thrills, or even Friday night parties. A truly satisfied life is found only in a relationship with Jesus Christ. We both believe that and so it only made sense to craft our songs around that idea.'
'I usually come in with an idea and throw it out to Matt. If he likes it, then we start to put our own personal touches on it and soon enough it becomes a song,' he explained. 'We want to play music that people can relate to. Many times we sing about the pain and trials in life, but in the midst of that is always hope.'
With its positive spiritual message and passionate songs, Not Yet Seven appeals to a broad range of people. Luke Olson said, 'We can play during a highschool lunch or play for a crowd of people mostly over fifty, and usually get good response.' Olson said the band doesn't aim for a specific sound. 'At its core, it's rock and roll. But in some places it's poppy and other times it's punk. We both have our own unique preferences and those preferences work their way into the songs, giving it our own unique sound.' Olson said.
The band is hoping that this only the start of something much bigger. 'It's great to sell CD's and shirts, but when we get a chance to just talk or hang out with the people that have come to our shows, that's what it so much more meaningful. It gives us a chance to hopefully communicate the hope that we are singing about. Whether it's a twenty minute conversation or just smile,' said Matt Olson. 'We're hoping and planning to take this as far as God allows,' he added. And with loyal fan base and a passionate determination, this may be just the beginning for Not Yet Seven.'
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