June 2012
20 posts
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INTERVIEW WITH ALICJA TROUT OF THE RIVER CITY...
Alicja Trout: She tells the trout, only the trout.
Who are you?
Alicja Trout.
Who are you wearing?
Shirt by Joseph A, jeans by Poplooks, Song Target underwear, some Naot sandals, Alyssa Ashley cocovanilla.
Did you ever find that sound?
Yes, we had them.
What do you think about the Jay Reatard documentary?
Never saw it.
Any good Arthur Lee stories?
From...
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INTERVIEW WITH AUGIE OF THE HARD LESSONS
The Hard Lessons: They’re gonna teach you the hard way.
Who are you?
Husband, father, guitarist, Italian, teacher, record collector, sometimes-bearded co-vocalist and songwriter for The Hard Lessons.
Who are you wearing?
Flint Local 432. The Hard Lessons played there last night and on our way out the door they hooked us up with t-shirts and hoodies. Good thing too, because it was the...
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INTERVIEW WITH JOHN PAUL KEITH OF JOHN PAUL KEITH...
John Paul Keith: Not a serial killer…supposedly.
Who are you?
A guitar player from Tennessee. I try to write songs and make records too.
Who are you wearing?
Garanimals.
Favorite actor with three names?
Harry Dean Stanton, of course.
Why do all serial killers have three names?
I’m not sure, but when I finally snap and go on a killing spree, I’ll let you know.
...
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INTERVIEW WITH GREG CARTWRIGHT
Greg Cartwright: He can write them, play them, sing them.
Who are you wearing?
Who am I wearing? Hmm…I have a t-shirt from The Earl. You mean like brands? Oh. J. Crew, because it’s my mother in law’s favorite thing and she always buys me clothes on Christmas, so that’s all I’m wearing because I don’t buy clothes. Every year before Christmas I have to go...
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INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN OF THE BARRERACUDAS
The Barreracudas: McDonald’s playground + Katy Perry + whippets.
Who are you?
My name is Adrian Barrera, prepare to die.
Who are you wearing?
Rubie’s deluxe Abraham Lincoln Costume w/accessories.
What’s the difference between a barracuda and a barreracuda?
20 years or so.
What makes Jesse a gentleman?
He’s still an active member in the Boy Scouts of...
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INTERVIEW WITH THEE FINE LINES
Thee Fine Lines: Primitive rock n rollers from Springfield.
Who are you?
Kevin: Kevin James Schneider.
Justin: Justin L. Kearbey of Thee Fine Lines.
Jason: Jason Kearbey.
Who are you wearing?
Kevin: A pair of pants I found on the floor of a movie theatre I was cleaning, and a t-shirt from a 2010 film festival given to me at the same theatre.
Justin: I’m not wearing anyone!
Jason:...
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INTERVIEW WITH GOGOL OF ULTRAPTERODACTYLE
Ultraptérodactyle: THERE ARE NO LAME DINOSAURS! Period.
Who are you wearing?
Chuck Taylor hi-tops, a thrift store shirt that makes me look like Ben Gibbard and this awesome blazer from the same thrift store that has what seems like a bullet hole in it. There were a lot of police buisness cards in the pockets also. Maybe it belonged to this awesome action hero cop who died in a shootout or...
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INTERVIEW WITH JENNY DEE OF JENNY DEE AND THE...
Jenny Dee and The Deelinquents: They will cut you…with three part harmonies.
Who are you?
Jen D’Angora, AKA “Jenny Dee”.
Who are you wearing?
Goodwill.
Most delinquent-like thing you’ve ever done?
Got arrested at a Ramones show.
Worst part about being a Boston band?
Lots of great bands playing on the same night as your gig.
Any good Lyres stories?
...
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INTERVIEW WITH PETER OF THE JUKEBOX ZEROS
The Jukebox Zeros: Suck at math but great at rock n roll.
Who are you?
Peter Santa Maria.
Communications Specialist by day, lead singer and geetar slinger in Jukebox Zeros by night, as well as bass in The Thirteen , and guitar in Fuck Bomb.
Who are you wearing?
Dockers slacks and shirt, sensible shoes, a.k.a. office drone attire.
Non-work attire = Levi’s, t-shirts and Chucks.
What...
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INTERVIEW WITH KIM WARNICK OF THE FASTBACKS
KIM WARNICK: Never played Madison Square Garden because of Pearl Jam.
Who are you?
I am Kim Warnick: bass player/singer of The Fastbacks. I was also a bassist in Visqueen. Then I was the bassist/singer/other half of Cali Giraffes. And now: singer/guitarist in Metal Baby, brand new baby.
Who are you wearing?
Currently wearing pajamas. It is morning here and I am lazy. Um, they are white...
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INTERVIEW WITH TERRY MALTS
TERRY MALTS: If the Ramones had the Smiths’ sensibility and were on Dischord.
Who are you wearing?
Phil: 45 Grave.
Corey: This is Levi’s, actually.
Who would take the longest to kill in the band?
Phil: Probably Nathan because he’s the fittest. Corey and I don’t really work out except when we work our livers out.
Nathan: I’m easy to find though, because I am...
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INTERVIEW WITH HANDSOME DICK MANITOBA
Handsome Dick Manitoba: bar owner, front man and ass kicker.
Who are you?
I am a clean and sober, NYC Jewish, NY Yankee fan, as the JEWelry around my neck will tell you. When Fred Blassie died, I became the ”KING OF MEN”…when Sammy Davis Jr. died, I became, “The WORLD’S GREATEST ENTERTAINER.”
Who are you wearing?
Blue and grey striped underwear from The...
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INTERVIEW WITH CLERMONT FERRAND OF LES SANS...
Les Sans Culottes: So French it hurts.
Who are you?
I am Clermont Ferrand, the Caruso of the Massif Central. A singer in Brooklyn francophone rock band, Les Sans Culottes.
Who are you wearing?
On stage it is usually the French designer (and close friend) Jean-Paul Gaultier. At home it is usually the Americain designer Sears Roebucks.
Do you think you’re close to the Gainsbarre part of...
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INTERVIEW WITH BILLY CHILDISH
Billy Childish: YES!! BILLY CHILDISH!!!!
Who are you?
This is something I’m still investigating, but like Christopher Robin I have an extra name just in case I lose one.
What are you wearing?
Moccasins, wool shirt, blue polker-dot neckerchief, corduroy waistcoat, serge trousers (old fire brigade, pair) and an annoying air of superiority.
Are you more childish now than when you were a...
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INTERVIEW WITH DAN MELCHIOR
Dan Melchior: Noise maker.
Who are you?
Dan Melchior.
Who are you wearing?
Various thrift/bargain store items without labels.
Favorite ghost story?
I don’t really have one, I’m afraid. I’m not big on the supernatural.
Tell us one weird fact about each of these people: Billy Childish, Holly Golightly, Ben Wallers and Larry Hardy.
I don’t know Ben Wallers. I...
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INTERVIEW WITH BRADLEY OF BRADLEY DEAN & THE...
Bradley Dean & The Terminals: You’ll want to catch that illness.
Photo credit: Rebecca DeRosa
Who are you?
I’m Bradley, and the rest of the group is Jake Smith on drums, Erica Keller on bass and Michael Quintian on guitar. We’ve all been playing for a long time. I played in the group called the Visitors a while back, Mike plays with Quitty and the Don’ts. Erica plays with the...
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INTERIVEW WITH DAVE & BRIAN OF THE CRY!
The CRY!: They’ll make you dance crying.
Who are you?
Dave: I’m Dave and I play bass in The CRY!
Brian: Brian.
Who are you wearing?
D: Who am I wearing? I am wearing a Buzzcocks shirt, a vest and pants.
B: Marlboro.
Have you ever cried over spilt milk?
D: No.
B: I don’t drink milk.
What is the saddest song ever?
D: I think the saddest song ever is Real Love by John...
SINCE WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO PUT A SIDEBAR ON THE...
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1-800-Band
1-800-Band album review
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100TH POST!! INTERVIEW WITH JEFF CONOLLY OF LYRES
Hello dear readers of One Chord Progression!
For our 100th post, we thought we’d bring you something a little out of the ordinary.
Here, for your reading pleasure, is not only an interview with THE Jeff Conolly of Boston’s Lyres, but also our email exchange pre-interview (with his permission). It was too good to keep to ourselves.
Thanks for reading our stupid...
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INTERVIEW WITH 1-800-BAND
1-800-Band: Toll Free Rock
Who are you wearing?
Rob: Salvation Army and APC.
Polly: Oh, you mix it up? I mix it up too. I’m wearing almost exclusively H&M, Forever 21 and thrift store.
Al: I have sort of boutique jeans, I don’t know if you’ve heard of it, it’s called Levi’s. How do you pronounce it? Levi’s? And Silver Spurs is the maker of my chemise.
What band name lost in favor of the...
