Meet the band

Instrument: Bass

Favorite color: I’ve always dreaded the favorite color question because I’m not really sure I have a color that stands out, but whatever color a fall sunset is would be the mostly used crayon in my elementary school 64-pack holder thingy.

Favorite animal: Favorite animal would be a 3 toed sloth. I’ve always felt aligned with their temperament and the idea of always having 3 points of contact when traversing life is relatable to me.

Favorite food: Ice cream. Preferably custard. Not sure if I enjoy the taste or the experience of an ice cream shop in the summer more.

Favorite movie: Not a huge movie guy, but I find both Kill Bill movies entertaining. I will have a different opinion next week.

Tell us about an underrated or obscure band, album, or musician: Not sure if he would be considered underrated or even obscure, but Todd Snider doesn’t always go over well in my circle. It’s a bummer when I mention him I have to reference that stupid B-double-E song, because he’s so much better than that. His persona on stage and the way he delivered his live experience is everything I love about a songwriter and a live performance. His lyrics are a a perfect blend of wittiness. He would for sure be my desert island record.

Name: Dan

Instrument: Pedal steel, guitar

Favorite color:  I like all of the colors.

Favorite animal: Cat

Favorite food: Cheeseburgers

Favorite movie: I am more into series than movies. Lately I've been on a Stranger Things kick. 

Tell us about an underrated or obscure band, album, or musician: Gene Clark, No Other (1974). While Gene Clark had fame in the early line up of the Byrds; his solo career, while fruitful, was a bit turbulent. No Other is a wonderful album that blends different elements of American music and features thoughtful songwriting, great production, and wonderful instrumentation. Jesse Ed Davis, Leland Sklar, Ben Keith, and Butch Trucks are just a few of the musicians on this album. The album was pretty much ignored by critics and the label, which was upset about the excessive cost of the studio time disregarded the album. Years later, it is viewed in a positive light. Sadly, Gene Clark never really recovered financially and emotionally from the reception of the record at the time.

Instrument: Mandolin

Favorite color: Tie between orange, black, and green

Favorite animal: Octopus

Favorite food: Can’t pick a dish but Indian is always a hit

Favorite movie: Life Aquatic, Anchorman, The Running Man

Tell us about an underrated or obscure band, album, or musician: Just gonna name a few albums I love.
• Electrelane, The Power Out
• Being Dead, Eels
• Bill Fox, Shelter from the Smoke
• The Kossoy Sisters, Bowling Green and Other Folk Songs from the Southern Mountains
• The Masters Apprentices, Complete Recordings 1965-1968
• Roky Erickson, The Evil One
• Boston Spaceships, Let it Beard

Name: Matt

Instrument: Guitar, bass VI, baritone guitar

Favorite color: Don't have one

Favorite animal: My cat Helen

Favorite food: Cheeseburgers & chicken wings

Favorite movie: Christmas Vacation

Tell us about an underrated or obscure band, album, or musician: The Mother Hips out of the San Francisco Bay Area. They are a great California rock band with some country leanings. Their third album, Shootout, from 1996 is fantastic.

Instrument: Guitar, vocals

Favorite color: Green

Favorite animal: Capybara

Favorite food: Steak (filet mignon, medium)

Favorite movie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Tell us about an underrated or obscure band, album, or musician: I love Zach Schmidt’s The Day We Lost the War. Matt and Dan and I walked into The 5 Spot one night in 2016 while Zach was performing, accompanied by Adam “Ditch” Kurtz on pedal steel. His voice and songwriting immediately captured my attention. The album captures his energy perfectly. Kurtz’s pedal steel and Aaron Lee Tasjan’s guitar work stand out. It’s a great record.

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Evan

Instrument: Drums, vocals

Favorite color: Red

Favorite animal: Maybe an arapaima

Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan

Favorite movie: Forrest Gump

Tell us about an underrated or obscure band, album, or musician: Ray LaMontagne, Ouroboros. It's magnificent from start to finish.

Kyle

Matt