Thursday, July 14, 2005
Just heard from Gogol Bordello's publicist that I'm to interview Eugene Hutz next week for an article to be published Wednesday, July 20.
They're playing Higher Ground on August 3.
Let's see... Rock star, punk antagonist, gypsy hedonist, fashion model, movie star, ex-Burlingtonite -- we should have plenty to talk about.
Still, I'm curious about what you folks would ask him. Feel free to post questions for the mustachioed one right here. If it's good, I might just use it. Don't worry, I'll buy you a beer.
There is an article about Hutz and Bordello in the July 2 New York Times, as well as a terrific interview in the latest Punk Planet Magazine. Neither of them will be as hot as mine though. I mean, who else can get him to reminisce about early '90s Burlington?
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Man, for some reason, I'm really sleepy. Maybe it's the heat. Haven't posted in awhile, not much to report. Slow club scene at the moment — Higher Ground only has a few shows next week, and downtown is the usual.
I advise you all to check out The Cush's CD release party at Metronome Thursday July 14 (tomorrow). Should be good fun.
I'm spending the weekend in Montpelier, to help judge the Riverwalk Records Bob Dylan Wannabe Contest. I'm hoping to hang out at Langdon Street Cafe and check the brand new Positive Pie II, as well. That is pretty much the run of the Capitol City anyhow.
Almost done mixing the debut from Burlington's coolest Irish pub band/Americana rockers. Yeah, you know — Will. The musical group, not the Nietschean concept. Anyway, I have to futz with the drum sound some more (anal retentive/obsessive compulsive) but it's nearly there. That's a picture of their drummer behind the bar of the O.P.
Don't we look related?
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Last night I attended Ryan Power's low-key, incredibly moving CD release party at Brett Hughes' Winooski pad.
What a great night. First of all, Brett's place is a wonderful spot for an intimate show. All red lights, red walls, and general opium den ambience. Spacious, classy and cool. Best part? Nobody was talking over the music — we were all too into it.
Ryan is a fucking genius, plain and simple. He played an electric set that pretty much ruled, then melted my mind (and soul) with an acoustic performance featuring Tyler Bowles on bass. So much goddamn talent on display.
Burlington is incredibly lucky to have him.
I would've taken some pictures to post here, but I was so mesmerized by the sounds that I completely forgot!
Buy his new CD, OK? I'm telling you, it's beautiful.
Wednesday, July 6, 2005
Here's one for all of you music-obsessed drones out there who happen to be chained to a computer all day.
Kiss productivity goodbye: Band to Band.
It's basically an engine that finds the links between musical groups. My advice is to work from their incredibly long list of bands and artists and try to pick the most outrageous combos you can think of.
You will be amazed at what it comes up with. For example, I connected Asia to The Cancer Conspiracy. Ha!
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
So I put up a bunch of links, some local, some not. If you hold the mouse over the band and magazine links, a short description should pop up. I'll probably do that for the labels as well.
It's a start, at least. I'll be posting MP3s soon — there will definitely be some goodies, so keep checking back.
Oh, and I'm currently mixing the band Will. It's their debut album, engineered by Daryl Rabidoux, who is opening a proper studio on Main Street. Can't wait for that!
My esteemed predecessor Ethan Covey was up from the City for the Fourth. We drank some wine and talked about music. Good fun.
Later.