Fri, 30 May 2014
Mad Caddies' trumpeter Keith Douglas drinks a few brews with me at the Whiskey Tavern in Chinatown to celebrate Dirty Rice, the band's first album in seven years. Keith reveals what they were doing on their break, and how recording in an old barn from their past helped to shape the sessions. A self-declared food lover, Douglas also shares some of his favorite things to eat on tour, as well as an eel-filled drinking story from Germany. www.madcaddies.com www.drypaintsigns.com |
Thu, 22 May 2014
Terri Nunn of Berlin has her first-ever pre-show drink before a gig at NYC's Cutting Room. She explains how punk music opened the door for the band's electronic pop sound in the late '70s. Despite a few battles over some suggestive content, Nunn attests to the power of MTV in its early years. Terri also reveals how a lucky encounter with Giorgio Moroder resulted in the international #1 hit "Take My Breath Away," and how a job as a radio host inspired her to incorporate EDM into the band's latest album, Animal. www.berlinpage.com www.drypaintsigns.com
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Thu, 15 May 2014
Hollis Brown is a current rock band that makes the kind of songs you would've heard at Woodstock. Singer/guitarist Mike Montali has a beer with me to celebrate the band's latest record, Hollis Brown Gets Loaded, a Velvet Underground tribute album released as part of Record Store Day. He discusses the recent changes in their lineup, a collaboration with rapper DMC, and how a Salvador Dali painting inspired him to write lyrics in Spanish. www.hollisbrown.com www.drypaintsigns.com |
Fri, 9 May 2014
Ed Williams, Michael Girardot, and Andrew Campanelli of the Revivalists throw back some brews in their (parked) van on Wythe Avenue before a concert at Brooklyn Bowl. A renowned live act out of New Orleans, they just re-released their album City of Sound with a bonus disc of live cuts. They share their rules for selecting a cover song, their favorite food on tour, and how a gig at a craft beer festival landed them a trip to India. therevivalists.com drypaintsigns.com |
Thu, 1 May 2014
Jake Smith a.k.a. The White Buffalo pounds a beer with me in a backstage hallway at Irving Plaza in NYC. Known for his ferocious live shows, Smith could potentially tour for eternity on his latest LP, Shadows, Greys, & Evil Ways. A timeless concept album about the trials and tribulations of a young couple, it's been praised by fans and critics alike. Jake tells how the songs came together to fit the story, what it's like playing onstage with his son, and why alcohol often plays a role in his tunes. thewhitebuffalo.com drypaintsigns.com |