Sinceiwas12 Gallery Artist Interview by The New Bullcatcher

the indigo metallic turns the light elastic bending against the shamshir unsheathed with the intention to inflict rotund harm. perspiration freckles this gauntlet of geometric vehemence harvested in the sterile Kitsatchie of armed heathens. the bavarian oak splinters due to the velocity of distain but Overstreet Ducasse and Frederick Holmes of sinceiwas12 gallery lean their alkaline torsos against the gate of lethargy entrance.


Express your sentiments regarding the role of technology in parallel to the primordial modus operandi of tangible hand application.
Frederick: When an individual is purchasing a home it exemplifies the spirit of technology due to the expedient electronic transactions that were processed for the said homeowner to satisfy the the criteria to close the deal.It's a paramount and necessary component in the exact way that purchasing original visual pieces for that home speak to the applied humanity of hand crafted material. Both are symbiotic in melding the cerebellum and physiology.
Overstreet: That is a question for photographers. Visual artist gave up that fight a long time ago, ironically around the time the camera was invented. A whole new style of art was created because of the cameras ability to capture realism. I am sure visual artist who were painting photo realism were not pleased. Then, it transpired to the box control camera of the late 1800's to the digital camera of today, which troubled the 'real' photographers. As a mix media artist, I use a assortment of technology in my paintings, from magazine and newspapers to led lights and clock radios. Ultimately, I feel that artists should learn and respect the basic principals of hand application, yet utilize technology to create current thoughts and ideas.

What is the ideal paradigm for philanthropic institutions as a partner with artisans to assist in proliferating prosperity especially ones with an esoteric or cavalier approach?
Frederick: Institutions need to allocate more capital for artist who address the social fringe sensibilities that's marginalized by the corporate influences who've infiltrated the non-profit fellowship grant distribution.The artisans who dwell in the modern wilderness of a fertile imagination are the ones feed the stoic museum industry. 
Overstreet: One of the problems facing philanthropic institutions and artists is the lack of respect for what each side is bringing to the table. The institution provides opportunities in funding and space whereas the artist provides the creativity, exposure, and awareness. But, when money is involved, an institution may have a hidden agenda, which could hinder the artists freedom of creative expression. However, the agenda of the artist could contradict the ideals of the institution, which may or may not be beneficial to either. In a perfect world, an institution would pursue artists who share a mutual respect and understanding for their goals and values, and vice versa. In my own personal experience, I was fortunate to receive free consultation from an established law firm that specialized in intellectual property and had a vested interest in the arts.

What genetic hybrid would be the most pragmatic and formidable guard animal on a jungle excursion and why?
Frederick: To thwart mosquitoes and tangle with the Lions , Tigers, and Lawyers I choose a flying Iguana Mongoose.The mongoose imbibes cobras by the way.
Overstreet: I would choose two monkeys because two monkeys are better than one. But, in taking this question seriously, I would select the lion and toucan as my genetic hybrid. The lion is known to be the king of the jungle and is very aggressive on offense and defense and is known to protect its young. Mixing that with a toucan will create a more colorful and creative personality, so you wont have to rely on aggression as the first defense. You can also fly away if you don't want to be bothered.

Are you biologically predisposed to visual artistry or did your socio-economic environment form a conduit of escapism through this medium?
Frederick: My medium chose me from a metaphysical context that wasn't necessarily genetic based. 
Overstreet: As much as I would like to believe that I am special, no one is born an artist. I believe that anyone is capable of accomplishing anything with time and dedication. It's the age old question of Nature vs. Nurture. However, art is a subjective craft, which should not be judged by specific guidelines or rules. One cannot measure art as if it was a race. It is clear to determine the winner of a foot race, but impossible for all to agree on the artist who receives best in show. The only thing that may differ amongst people is style and individuality as well as the distance of time it would take each individual to create the same task. We have a habit of telling children that they can accomplish anything when they are young, so it makes no sense as an adult with more knowledge, wisdom, understanding, experience and resources, to tell them differently.

What is the future context of your form of creation that will foster qualitative progression?
Frederick:  Take the fiscal parasites who have no dimensional understanding of artistry and make them walk the plank baby! There will be authentic evolving of our discipline or industry after that transpires. 
Overstreet: If you visit the inner city school system, you will find students there who have no interest in history or statistics, but are able to tell you everything about their favorite athletes, including place of birth, the high school and college he graduated, the first team he played for, and the scores he accumulated during that time. Further more, they can pick up the news paper, and break down the sports section.

My point is that people are very selective with their areas of interest and will learn everything possible about the subjects that interest them.

The primary reason for moving to Jacksonville initially was to assist my sister who is a chiropractor. At first I had very little interest in what she did. But when it was time to decorate her office, she commissioned me to do several paintings. As I was working on one of the paintings, she noticed me painting 3 random numbers on the canvas. She suggested that I use the numbers 7, 12, and 5 instead. When I asked her why, she responded that those 3 numbers represented the lumbar, thoracic and the cervix, which represent the upper, mid, and lower section of the spine. That bit of information massively inspire me to not only create a new series but it also encouraged me to learn more in her field, which was later reflected in my art.

So the interest in art, music and sports is very relevant to science, history, and mathematics. Some of the best artists don’t just use freehand gestures but incorporate a lot of mathematics. There is a science behind the color red and yellow turning orange. There is a history in Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and the graffiti you see on the streets.

So as an artist who is interested in the future of our children, I am faced with the challenge of encouraging programs that combine art, music, and sports with science, math, and history, because those programs are essential for creating balance in education.

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Street Interview: Cassandra Reyhani

I met Cassandra recently and enjoy her since of humor and interest in good people. Although you might already know she used to DJ at TSI, today she enjoys the company of friends and white water rafting. When not out, you can catch her building the largest pretzel hardon collider. My intro might have some lies.

If you could rename any road in Jax, which would it be, and what would be the new name?
I'd rename Osceola to Areola because that makes me laugh a lot harder.

Orange?
Purple, actually, but I won't tell anybody.

Can you recall the last creative or best local event flier you've seen?
BLORR's music video release's flyer for "Boy, You Need Jesus" was gorgeous. I liked the colors and style a lot.

What hat would you wear to a hat party?
I have a bunny hat. It's so anime but I'd be afraid I'd be mistaken for a furry.
And that wouldn't be cool.

Are ghosts real?
I don't really know. I've never had paranormal experience of any type, so who knows?

What do you think motivated the kingdom to put Humpty Dumpty back together?
Weed.

Any favorite local bands?
I'm going to say I love a lot of them, but SPP, Status Faux, Sunbears!, the AIDS, Opiate Eyes, Rice, the 2416s, Just Will, Yr Darcy... I don't know, really... A lot of good music is out in Jacksonville (also I am totally plugging friend's of mine's bands) despite how much I hate on it sometimes.

Image you became extremely rich by inviting something; like the guy who invented post-its. What would it be? (David's poised to steal the idea muhahahaha)
I'd invite a portable ice cream machine that attaches to your mouth like a horse-feed bag.

RELATED: She also contributed to Thrilla In Manila's first issue.

Interview by David.
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Interview with There for Tomorrow: by Kellie Conboy

Florida’s own There for Tomorrow will be taking the stage at Jack Rabbits July 12 as part of the Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour. I chatted with front man Maika Maile during a day off about how their sound has evolved over the years, their involvement with the 2010 Take Action Tour, and how they’ve been keeping busy over the past two years with a new album, several major tours, and even a trip abroad to play for fans in Japan.

Before I jump into the questions, you should know that the first time I saw There for Tomorrow was about six years ago, my freshman year of college, at Wackadoo’s at the University of North Florida. Even then I was really blown away by you guys, you were so young to be playing so well and so professionally. And then a few years later you put out your first EP and it was a totally different sound, and I was even more blown away by that. Was that change in sound an intentional thing, or was it kind of an artistic evolution, or a combination?

Yeah, since we kind of hold our music pretty close to our hearts it just grows as we grow, because all it is is an extension of us at the end of the day. Of course, as time comes and as we go through different things … Now we’re traveling the world, I can’t imagine what our music is going to sound like in a couple years. But it’s not like we ever try to neglect the past, or anything, and move on to something new, we use the past to move on to something new. I can’t even really remember what we sounded like before Pages, it was a lot more, like, metallic, more metal influence. We just started to adopt a huge love for good pop songwriting, so maybe that influenced a lot of what we did from then on out. But it’s always going to be a changing thing.

For people who aren’t familiar with There for Tomorrow, how would you describe your sound?

I don’t know, that’s always a tough question for me. We’re influenced by a lot of things, but at the end of the day, in layman’s terms, we’re just a melodic rock band. We’re really inspired by melodies, that’s really what drives our music, but we’re still rock-rooted because all of us grew up, mainly, rooted in rock-playing and rock music culture and everything. But we really do listen to everything, so it’s kind of eclectic for just being a rock band, so it’s hard to exactly title it. That’s the thing, a simple question like that, which could be answered in two words, gets thrown out in a couple paragraphs, that’s how much we don’t know what we are.

How was the process of writing and recording your very first album, Point of Origin, different from writing and recording your subsequent releases?

Oh my gosh, we were, like, thirteen, that was us just having the time of our lives, just making music. Looking back on it I really can’t remember tracking or anything about the experience of the process of making a record. Everything was just so different and I was so young I can’t even remember. But, we went in there and did all our songs, we wrote all our songs, we always have, and did our thing, and we have that to always reflect on and brag about, like ‘look what we were doing when we were thirteen, while you were playing with Pokemon trading cards we were making full-length albums.’

There for Tomorrow recently wrapped up the 2010 Take Action Tour with Mayday Parade and A Rocket to the Moon. Tell me about the Take Action Tour’s mission and why it was important to you guys to be a part of it.

Take Action was great, we’ve always kind of looked up to it because of it being involved with things not just trapped into what happens in the music scene. It’s reaching out to the world, and it’s making an impact for situations that are tough for people. This year it was about bone marrow diseases and raising awareness for it. The National Bone Marrow Registry has a thing called the Be The Match Organization where it just tries to raise the most bone marrow donors as possible. We raised a bunch this year, I think by the second week [of the tour] there was like 200 or 300 newly registered donors, so it was really cool. The organization that was behind it all was started by a kid that had leukemia when he was fourteen, so it was amazing to be behind something that a fourteen-year-old is doing. That’s so positive, and it’s making such an impact, because he had leukemia and he obviously had his struggles with that, now he’s making a difference in the world, which is really cool. We just helped out by playing music.

You guys also recently returned from a tour in Japan. What is it like having fans in another country that don’t even speak English as a first language, and do they still sing along to the songs when they see you guys play?

I think nowadays English is the epicenter of communicating among the world, so they all know far more English than we know Japanese. That’s always respectable to go to other countries and meet people that are bilingual or sometimes trilingual, and sit there and translate with their friend who’s a fan who can’t talk to us because she can’t speak English. We meet really cool people all around the world, it kind of blows our minds that we were just playing Wackadoo’s a couple years ago for, like, thirteen people, and now we’re playing packed shows in a whole other continent.

Speaking of tours, There for Tomorrow has been busy over the last couple of years with the Secret Valentine Tour at the beginning of 2009, last summer you had Warped Tour and also released your album, then this year you had the Take Action Tour and the dates in Japan, now you’re on a tour with a little over 40 dates. Have you guys had a chance to kind of sit back and take everything in, and how do you deal with homesickness and keeping in touch with your family and friends?

You know, we’re just so eager and young and adamant about what we do, we love playing so much that a lot of the time it’s just blurred in our lives because of what’s happening. We basically save ourselves up for just the 30 minutes, 40, 50, an hour we get to play a day. Since we get so wrapped up in that, it’s hard to think about other things too much. But obviously we’re very close with our families, and we have real tight-knit groups of friends at home. At times you can obviously get a little homesick, but I think we’re all just so used to it by now, and our eyes are so set because we’ve seen such a return with it, with how amazing our fans have become, and are becoming, and some of the people we get to meet are really awesome. It always inspires us to meet people that are still actual, legitimate fans of music, so it makes us feel like we’re doing our job to return sincere music to the limelight again, instead of all of this candy land music.

Tell me about the Rock Yourself to Sleep Tour and how There for Tomorrow became involved in it.

Rock Yourself to Sleep is put on by Motel 6. They just contacted us about it, and our friends were going out as well, so we just decided to come out and visit all of our friends that we’ve built all over the country one time during the summer, and then we’re coming back all around the U.S. again in the fall. We just want to get out there and just really keep tying the knots with our fans, we gotta keep busy on the road.

Talking about your new album, A Little Faster, how does it feel to have an album that’s doing so well? You guys got the MTVU award … Was it surprising, or something you feel like you’ve been working towards?

It’s kind of hard to really classify what “doing well” is nowadays, but for us, and how young we are, and how much time we’ve been doing it, it’s been a huge honor to see what’s happening and how people are really paying attention to our music. Personally we don’t feel like we’ve connected with the world yet, at all, we don’t feel like we’ve made any sort of stamp yet of what There for Tomorrow is, what we mean, and what we will mean. It’s obviously just going to take time, just like everything has up until now. We’re young, we’re 21 years old, and able to travel and play, but it’s not like we’re real interested in making suitcases of money any time soon. We’re just trying to put in time and show some genuineness towards what music is nowadays.

Are the lyrics on A Little Faster about specific events, or situations, or people in your lives, or are they meant to be more general?

Especially on A Little Faster, they’re fairly personal accounts of things I’ve been through and things I see happening through my eyes. I’ve been through a lot, I’ve seen a lot happen, and have made it through a lot of things thanks to the love and support of my family. I’m able to kind of just share my personal experience being myself and striving to be a unique individual, so I think A Little Faster was kind of … just a way to vent, to just cope with being a person. So I try to open up as much as I can because I think it’s really important for people nowadays to understand how important communicating is; communicating your thoughts, what you think about things in your voice, just speaking up and not being ashamed is what we’re trying to encourage.

Just to go back to this whole “making it big” idea, in an industry where bands with little to no talent can become popular overnight just with marketing by the right people, how do you set yourselves apart from everyone else and get your music out to listeners?

You know, thanks to the internet and thanks to all these new ways to reach out and break language barriers, this and that, we can kind of enable ourselves to start to slowly become something global. Thanks to the support of our team behind us who help us push what we do, and they all really believe, we can get our stuff out there among the cesspool of candy land music, and baby music – cute music is what I like to call it. But everybody does their thing and my whole perspective on life is that there is no one better person than the other, there’s just good and bad intentions, and I think everybody can understand what good and bad intentions are. So when you have people singing about just taking shirts off, and partying with “my red cup” and this and that it doesn’t really hold any true weight to anybody, it’s just a fun time to get drunk to. Like I said, I want to be a part of the fight to restore sincere music to the top again.

Another thing that has changed in the music industry, also because of the internet, is how accessible artists are to their fans, and vice versa. But along with that comes easier access to the critics, too. I took a few minutes the other day just to look at some news entries about There for Tomorrow on AbsolutePunk.net and immediately found hundreds of people who had lots of good things to say, but there were also lots of people who had bad things to say. Do you guys ever read reviews and look at message boards, and is the negativity that comes from some people on the internet something that’s ever bothered you guys, or is it as normal to you as someone stopping you to take a photo with you?

Well, when we were young and kind of new to having ourselves out there it was a lot more effective, like, somebody attempting to bring us down, but now it’s just an understanding that some of those people are probably just sitting in their underwear with milk crust all over their lips in their parents’ basement on the computer that their parents bought them last year. So it’s not like that really has a huge effect and weighs heavy on what we do, but of course you have to have those people. You have to have the naysayers because there’s no protons without electrons, there’s obviously no good without bad, bad defines good, so the negativity defines us just wanting to prove through and come out with something positive instead.

Do you have any last words, anything to say to encourage people to come out to the show at Jack Rabbits?

I don’t know, I think the people that really want to be there will be there because they know where we’ve come from, we haven’t come from anything different than just what we’ve done. They’ve seen us play Jack Rabbits a lot of times, and Murray Hill Theatre, so we have a lot of family there, a lot of believers and followers so we’re excited to be in Florida once again.

JAXSCENE LWBM SPORT Interview with Taylor Alexander Smith (TAZ), Owner & Designer

What does LWBM stand for, and when was it conceived?
LWBM is an abbreviation for “Legends Will Be Made.”

This abbreviation delivers the underlying message that legends are not born, they are made. This is to encourage young athletes and really everybody to always keep their dreams in mind.

LWBM is for everyone to enjoy, where sport, fun, and a relaxed luxury lifestyle mix cohesively.

I am a professionally trained racing driver, specializing in open-wheel formula cars. In 2006, I wanted to create something that I could connect my creative arts side with my passion for sport. I uttered the words, “Legends Will Be Made.”, to myself late one summer night, and the abbreviation and concept of LWBM was formed.

I first saw you at the 229 North Hogan gallery during "I’M BOARD 4". How was that experience?
It was incredible to say the least! I was super enthused to see an event like that here in Jacksonville. It was my first time attending a public event with my product for everyone to see and comment. It was great to see it side-by-side with other decks and get feedback on where LWBM stands in the Jacksonville market. I look forward to attending this event EVERY YEAR!


As a local business sharing the market with other local clothing retailers, what have you learned or discovered?
I have discovered that the markets here are tightly-knit communities, which is great. They are supportive of each other, and they warmly welcome new partners and products into their communities.

I understand that LWBM consists of limited edition products. How often do you rotate product and is there any plans to extend or change that?
Yes that is correct, for this point in time our products are very limited.
I rotate the product pretty much as soon as it sells, or basically every season.
Limited products are always fun, because they allow me to try new things. So I will continue to offer small scale productions.

In May you are dropping a new line, LWBM Summer 2010. What are we to look forward to for this line?
For LWBM Summer 2010, you should be looking forward to a beach themed line, drawing inspiration from the local Jacksonville beaches and west coast neighborhoods, such as Sherman Oaks (I am after all a west coast kid).

I will be offering a limited print skate deck and my usual shop skate decks, limited tank tops and pocket tees, super limited denim shorts, rubberized sunglasses, new posters, the new and free LWBM Skate Mix Volume 2 music mix, and one specially colored Nintendo Entertainment System package.

That is the current list of the confirmed summer products. I may have some more additional surprises, as well as, product additions from third party brands throughout the summer heading into our Fall 2010 line-up.

Will the LWBM Summer 2010 line be available all at once?
Unfortunately, due to staggered shipping dates, it will not all be available the first week of May! So we have the free skate mix kicking things off May 1st so be sure to check that out online at www.LWBMSPORT.com. Our rubberized sunglasses should be here by the end of the first week of May. Clothing should be ready by May 13th. And the skate decks are the latest items, shipping mid-June.

Are you stocking retailers this season?
I will be expanding LWBM’s distribution from Jacksonville to international and national retailers. If you are a verified retailer interested in carrying LWBM items, just e-mail me at sales@lwbmsport.com, and I will take care of your needs.


You're re-launching a new lwbmsport.com, what is the main focus of the new site?
More complex shipping options. PERIOD. I actually have a pretty solid startup worldwide fan base. I get comments and messages from kids in Hawaii, the Bronx, and all of the way to Indonesia, so I have made it a little easier for my long distance fans to get connected for the time being.

The new site also features a more in-depth shopping experience, allowing customers to create accounts, wish-lists, join an e-mail update service, and the potential to collect “Baller Points” to reward them on their purchases.


What are your plans of the distant future? Are you going to expand to other sports paraphernalia?
The big plan on my plate at the moment is opening a retail location here in Jacksonville. In doing so, I will be further opening doors to third party brands that would be supporting my looks and styles in a live environment. Plans are already locked in to provide other sports focused paraphernalia, so keep an eye on us over the coming months.


What are your plans for Fall?
We will see, enjoy Summer 2010 while it lasts!


Use coupon code S10JAXSCENE for 15% OFF all products at www.LWBMSPORT.com (expires ON August 1st) All LWBM purchases come with a free pair of LWBM rubberized sunglasses.

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Interview by David W.

STREET INTERVIEW: Joey Marchy

Joey, the architect of the Urban Jacksonville Blog, is a strong community advocate focused on his community and the city he calls home. With his eyes on neighborhood development and politics, he continues to unroll fresh ideas and projects for Jacksonville as he networks closely with other urban advocates and community organizers. You can catch him on episodes of Urban Jacksonville Weekly or enjoying a good beer and a great venue catching up with friends.


Favorite place to get a drink in Jax?
Joey: Underbelly in 5 Points and Shantytown.

What do you think is the best kind of activism to get into in 2010?
Joey: Any. We need more people to get involved and do things on their own. No one is going to throw that art show or start that blog for you. We, as a city, have to take control of our future and make it what we want it to be.

Important Jacksonville landmark?
Joey: Wormans and Carl's on Main Street

What is the glass if not half empty and not half full?
Joey: I think we need to dump the water out of the glass and smash it against the wall. This city needs to be re-engineered and rethought.

How old is Urban Jacksonville?
Joey: Our born date is 6-17-2005

Turn the table on me, and ask me a question…
Joey: What is the future of JaxScene without Tom P, it's founder and architect?
David: I think although Tom has announced his move he will always be unanimous with Jaxscene. Tom has put a lot of energy into this blog, as well as countless coverage of local events, well before REAX came to Jacksonville, or even before the existence of JaxScene. I have no doubt that even if he doesn’t post here, he will have a hand in the growth of JaxScene. From March 08 until now my involvement with JaxScene has been guided closely by Tom. We have worked out new ideas for how the blog should be, but he always let me do what I wanted to if it was cool. One of which was the last redesign of the blog. He instilled in me the focus of why he started it; Music, Art, Community. Also, from not being here, he as played a part in my own reconciliation with where I live and how cool it can really be. In the coming months I want to focus on those strong suites. I want to bring on more energy of those who want to contribute to support our local events and show more media from events that you may not have had a chance to see. As you predicted correctly, I am also working on a redesign to reduce the side gutter clutter and bring an aesthetic focus to media. By the way Tom is bringing back The Hum.

What is your super power?
Joey: Making free time disappear.

Make up an unnecessary quote.
Joey: I didn't make this up, it's from Michael Hyatt the CEO of Tomas Nelson Publishers » "When times are tough, vision is the first casualty. Before conditions can improve, it is the first thing we must recover."

Your favorite album so far in 2010?
Joey: The Stimulus Package - South Rakkas Crew.

Anything else you would like to add?
Joey: Last Saturday, I hosted a LIVE version of Urban Jacksonville Weekly at the Burrito Gallery. We talked to Ian Ranne of Shantytown Pub and Hip Hop Hell Records and had special guest sets by Tough Junkie.

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Interview by David.
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STREET INTERVIEW: Hface

Hface is a lovley lady with a real love for friends who can make a cup of coffee that will melt your face. When not in route to save the world one neighborhood at a time she finds time to have some unconventional fun.

Have you ever fell during dancing?
Hface: Oh God yes! I was dancing one night on roller skates at a bar and fell flat on my ass in front of everyone...rad.

Cindy Lauper, Belinda Carlisle, or Madonna?
Hface: Cindy now that she loves the gays.

Have you ever had a parasite?
Hface: I always think I have a tapeworm because I eat more than anyone I know.

Are you planning on changing the world? How?
Hface: I'd like to make a dent. I am going to New Orleans again in March to work on rebuilding some more houses.

You just can’t get enough of what?
Hface: PEANUT BUTTER WHOPPERS

What’s an ideal attractive feature to you?
Hface: eyelashes and earlobes

Invent and describe your own animal based mutant character for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Hface: A beaver that was overly large and had fangs for his buckteeth and he would attack people by ripping out their jugular. maybe for aesthetics he's had some of those triangles down his back like old cartoon dinosaurs.

How do you fasten? Screws, Bolts, or Glue?
Hface: Glitter glue sticks

Anything else you would like to add?
Hface: Black coffee is the way, the truth, and the life. ...aaaaaand I like long walks on the beach. lawl.

Interview by David.
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Interview with Divets/Review of Divets and Anisette: by John Touchton

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How does such a small state produce so much good music? Rhode Island has been the birth place of some of my favorite bands: Arab on Radar, Daughters, Lightning Bolt and even The Body, who just played here last weekend. Last Monday night, I was able to befriend two more bands, stemming from the Ocean State; Divets, a one man psych project and math rock trio, Anisette, have been all along the East Coast, braving some of the coast’s recent blizzards and backwoods towns, ending up at Doozer’s Pub. Their arrival in Jacksonville was not welcomed by sunshine and warm weather as they had hoped for, nor were their many people at the show to greet them. But sometimes those empty-room shows can provide a more intimate experience, as well as a chance to talk with both Anisette and Divets about some of the stranger shows they’ve played this tour.


After the show, we all met at a friend’s house in Riverside to consume Busch, cheap wine and some fresh Californian herbs that they had acquired on their trip. The living room was live with drunken energy, but we managed to talk above everyone else and discuss what it’s like to play those awkward shows when on a self-booked tour.

John: You guys have traveled a long way, just to play for a few people at Doozer’s. I’m sure you’ve had similar shows on your way down. What do you think is the strangest show you’ve played, thus far?

Joe (Divets): This guy who was supposed to help us book the tour only ended up booking two dates. One place, in Big Stone Gap, VA, was called The Edge. It was this Christian, straight edge venue. They immediately acted weary around us and said that if we cursed at all, we’d have to leave. When we first arrived there was this woman standing at the venue, wearing an “I’m for Jesus” shirt. They didn’t care for us too much.

John: That reminds me of the Murray Hill Theatre here in Jacksonville. Did any thing good come from the show?

Joe: We received some expired orange juice, bread, and milk.

John: Any other difficulties during the tour?

Joe: There was another Christian venue in Mill Spring, NC that we were supposed to play. When we got to town there were these red necks with guns that just sat there staring at us, wickedly. We got to the venue and they told us that no one was coming out, but we could set up and play if we wanted. Luckily, our friends from Blastoids were playing a house show about three hours away, in Winston Salem, NC, so we ended up playing there instead.

John: That must’ve been a relief. I think that those kinds of shows are unavoidable, but worth it to play a few good ones. Are there any dates that you guys are excited about?

Joe: Yeah. We’re playing a show in Queens, NY as our last date. It’s this zine release show. There’s something like, eight bands playing and I guess it’s supposed to be a big deal. We’re playing Orlando tomorrow and then driving, I think, eighteen hours straight to Queens. We’re stoked.

Realizing that it was nearly 5am, we decided to call it a night. We said our goodbyes and reaffirmed plans for future National Dairy/Anisette/Divets shows.


Although they played for an almost empty bar, both Divets and Anisette kept a good attitude and it showed through their performances. We traded some of our merchandise for a few Divets/Anisette split mini-discs, stayed up late and discussed music all night. I feel that the show, overall, was fun and we met some cool kids from Rhode Island. Expect more music from that little mound of dirt off the coast to pop up in Jacksonville’s future.

Electric Six Interview by Kellie Conboy

Interview by: Kellie Conboy

If you spend any amount of time at the Pearl you’re probably familiar with Electric Six’s dance hit “Gay Bar” and the music video that accompanies the song, chock full of shirtless Abe Lincolns in spandex short-shorts and more shameless phallic references than you can count. The Detroit six-piece will be at Jack Rabbits Oct. 27 as part of a tour in support of their sixth full-length album, Kill. Lead vocalist Dick Valentine talks about their latest album, their newest music video (which only lasted on YouTube for 12 hours before it was removed because of explicit nudity), and his unending fascination with Nickelback.

You guys are about to start your tour now, aren’t you?

We’re five shows into it. I’m already exhausted. Day one, fatigue sets in.

I was looking at your schedule, and you guys have two straight months in the U.S. and then less than a week off before you start a month of European dates. Don’t you want to kill each other by the time you’re done with the tour?

We’ve been touring for a while, so we’re good at it. We’re good at not killing each other.

How do you avoid getting burnt out while on tour or experiencing the fatigue you just spoke of?

A lot of ginkgo biloba, a lot of wrestling.

We have a club in Jacksonville that is often mislabeled as a gay club, and they poke fun at themselves by playing “Gay Bar” all the time. Did anything specific inspire that song, or was it just kind of a joke?

You might be familiar with a band called Devo. They have a song called “Girl U Want” from one of their albums in the ‘80s. I was at a crowded bar and it was on the jukebox, and listening to it I thought that the lyrics he was singing were “she’s just a girl, she’s just a girl in a gay bar” and it turned out it was “she’s just a girl, she’s just a girl you want,” but I was mishearing it, so, so far I write a lot of songs of things I think I heard and it turns out I wasn’t hearing the correct lyrics, so I then take the incorrect lyrics and think of my own. So from that moment on I knew I needed to write a song about a girl in a gay bar.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard Electric Six before?

I would say that we are nervous dance music.

How is Kill different from your five previous full-length albums, and why will your fans like it?

It’s not any different. It’s exactly the same, it’s the same album. (laughs) There’s more guitars, we’ve got a real power ballad, “Steal Your Bones,” so if you’re looking for inspiration, to feel better about yourself, you can listen to “Steal Your Bones” off the album Kill. Our fans are gonna like it because we’re giving them exactly what they’ve come to expect, the high quality that they’ve come to expect.

I saw the video for the first single from Kill, for the song “Body Shot,” and I’m glad I wasn’t at work when I decided to look that up. Was there any particular inspiration behind that video?

Well, I just think it’s mostly based on the lyrics. The song is vaguely about a director of porn, or at least of explicit images, and it’s the idea that this character I play in that video is kind of a jerk, and he treats women like a piece of meat, and then the tables get turned and he becomes part of the meat show. And then at the end voodoo breaks out, and the joke’s on him.

I read that Kill was originally rumored to be titled Sign of the Beefcarver. Was there ever any truth to this rumor, and where did it originate?

That’s completely true. Sign of the Beefcarver is a restaurant in Detroit, and it’s got a huge sign that you can see from the road, and it’s kind of a Detroit landmark. And we thought it would be a good idea to name [the album] Sign of the Beefcarver. But I got cold feet about it because I went online and saw that they had a history of litigation, and even though we’re not naming a restaurant Sign of the Beefcarver and it’s a non-competitive use of it, I just didn’t even want to deal with the headache or stressing out about the fact that maybe one day they just might file some sort of lawsuit, because I’ve already had a couple people coming after me for things and it’s not easy. It was easier just to go with a word like “kill” because everybody kills and everybody’s going to be killed and you can tie that one up in court for a long time.

Electric Six comes off as a band that knows how to have fun and poke fun at themselves. Do you think that not taking yourself too seriously is an essential part of being successful and staying sane in today’s music industry?

Well, a lot of people ask the same question and say “if you took yourself more seriously, don’t you think you’d be bigger?” So, my answer to this is always that this isn’t anything premeditated or concocted, it’s just kind of the way we are naturally and it’s the path of least resistance for us so we’re just doing what we did for a long time without getting paid, and now we’re getting paid to do it. It’s just the easiest way to go about being a band for us, I think.

What can fans expect from your tour this fall?

You’re gonna see six middle-aged men playing their instruments, playing a collection of songs from our six albums, trying to connect with the audience, trying to involve the audience, hanging out with people in the audience after the show, perhaps buying them a banana daiquiri.

With 2009 coming to and end, what musical moment or event do you think has been the biggest one of the year?

I don’t know, I guess you’d have to say the passing of Michael Jackson, even though I’ve never met him. I don’t know if he actually ever existed, I never met him, I never touched him, he only existed on television. But that having been said, it was a big televised moment, the passing. I was running in the park when it happened. I saw people getting the text messages as I passed them in the park, people would stop running. I kept running, because, like I said, I never met him so it didn’t really affect me that much. In terms of other great music moments, I think Nickelback went to number one again, so that’s pretty cool for Nickelback. I don’t know how that keeps happening, but good for them.

What is the most outrageous thing that a fan has ever done for you guys?

Recently a girl wrote a screenplay based on our lyrics and got back stage somehow, I don’t know how that happens, they vaporize or something and come through the walls, and then [she] handed me this screenplay and was just like “let’s make this movie.” And I was like “well, I’m going on tour for three months, I don’t have time.” And then she was just like “you’re not hearing me, I wrote this and I wanted to do this, so when can you start filming?” It’s really weird to see people that crazy.

What are your thoughts on the current state of the music industry, and do you think that the condition it’s in now is helping bands or hindering them?

I guess I could go on for a while. The one thing I always say is that it’s a level playing field, all bands are affected by the same technology in the same way, so there’s nothing really to bitch or moan about. America, at least in my lifetime, has always been interesting and cool anyways because of the situation where Nickelback is the only rock band you hear on the radio, whoever decided that Nickelback gets to be that. So that leaves a big vacuum for people who want to seek out more interesting types of music, and so that allows bands to be more independent and kind of do a DIY sort of thing because there’s always an audience for music that isn’t Nickelback. But just because the record industry doesn’t know that doesn’t mean that musicians can’t find ways to market themselves and be more do-it-yourself and I think that’s kind of cool, especially about America.

STREET INTERVIEW: Netti

Mr. Netti is a versatile dude who's a good time to be around. He knows what's good and is down to share it.

Deserts, Mountains, or the Tropics?
Netti: The tropics, because it sounds like there'd be more drinks there. Movies make the desert seem like it’s a horrible place to go.

Favorite import beer?
Netti: Well I love some Guinness of course and Newcastle is pretty close. I try not to discriminate when it comes to beer. My all time favorite seasonal is Shipyard's Pumpkinhead, it's like a slice of pumpkin pie but you don't have to chew!

Salt and Pepper are two timeless table seasonings, what should be a permanent third?
Netti: Bosari. Local home town favorite. You're missing out, really...

Have you ever contemplated a invention of your own?
Netti: I have so many inventions but how do you even build them? I have no idea... I'm not a scientist..

Is there any word you dislike simply because of the way it sounds in pronunciation?
Netti: Yes.

You're building your innovative house, what materiel makes up most of the building?
Netti: Spider silk... Although I would be mad if spiders took over the house in the end... how ironic would that be?
David: ha ha ha...

Do you own any instruments?
Netti: If I could clone myself I could play every instrument in a band.

If not at home, what's a secondary place other than work would you be relaxing?
Netti: Other than work? Who goes to work to relax? If it was relaxing I'd want that job! The beach is probably the most relaxing place I know. Can I work at the beach?


Interview by David. (I am limiting it to 8 questions from now on)
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STREET INTERVIEW: Juice Box

Juice Box is a well rounded person with a spontaneous since of humor and enjoys what life has to offer. You can catch him playing the great classics on his night Rhythm Revue.

Skydiving, ocean diving, or cave diving?
Juice Box: Skydiving, because statistically there's less fatalities. With cave diving there's suffocation or being eaten by monsters like in "The Descent". Ocean diving there's drowning or being eaten by sharks.

Who’s your biggest fan?
Juice Box: I didn't know I had any.

Is there a color of clothing you probably wouldn’t wear?
Juice Box: Easter color combinations.

What’s the worst commercial product ever?
Juice Box: Modern country music.

What Disney character would you be?
Juice Box: Burt from "Marry Poppins". He didn't care what happen so long as you're having fun.

If you were a bird, where would you build your nest?
Juice Box: On top of the Pondre Vedra Inn and poop on rich people and their toys.... and their bratty kids.

Do you have any favorite genres of music that are older than 50 years?
Juice Box: Shape note singing.

Have you competed in any competitions?
Juice Box: I went all district in 100 meter dash in high school, also, I beat Mike Buresh (Channel 30 weather man) in a Jager bomb contest.

What was your best subject in school?
Juice Box: History.

How would you break the news of winning the lottery to your friends?
Juice Box: Show up at their house individually with the things they couldn't afford themselves... that I may of over heard wanting. Then tell them how I did it.

Interview by David.
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Audio Interview - DJ Timmy Harp

This is my first installment of a series of audio interviews I am just beginning to start. It's a bit of a rough recording but much to workout as well as getting used to being heard.

I sat down August 13th @ Shanty Town with Brooklyn's own Timmy Harp. He was spinning heavy soul veneered in funk along with morsels of garage rock and latin boogalo.


Intro song: Power Douglas' Obliteration of King Alfred. Interview by David W.

Timmy Harp's credentials
- Worked as Assistant Engineer in Dave Siteks(TV On The Radio) Staygold studio, on the following projects:
Dragonz of Zynth
Celebration
Green Milk From The Planet Orange
TVOn The Radio
The Ohsees

- Remix Programming for:
Lee Scratch Perry
NIN
Massive Attack
TV On The Radio

- Extensive touring with TV On The Radio working as an instrument tech, monitor engineer, guest percussionist, and spiritual guide.
-Producer, Mutli Instrumentalist,Fendor Rhodes, Engineer, and one third of the critically heralded Brooklyn exotic hardbop group , Power Douglas.
-Plays Farfisa Organ in Brooklyn garage/punk outfit Fostercare.
-Co-Producing an exploratory New York based Esen Lp to be released this winter
-Producing an expansive Ep with Kush Shalimar of Written House (Philly).
-Composer and cacophony czar on Names (formerly Furor Thin of Power Douglas) new full length.

AKA NAMES

Names (formerly Furor Thin of Power Douglas) is calibrating burgundy decibels with Timmy Harp and Jesus Brown who among the molotov of composers for his new full length.
Names newest endeavor once its completed will differ in tonality, hue, and content.

Below are the links to Power Douglas, where Names(formerly Furor Thin,Lead Vocality) and Timmy Harp(Co-Composer,Rhodes barbarian,noise merchant) made busy!

http://www.myspace.com/timmyharp
http://www.myspace.com/namesthetangoist
http://www.imeem.com/tag/?q=artist:Power%20Douglas&f=music
http://www.myspace.com/powerdouglas

JaxScene Interview: The Trenton Tarpits

Trenton is in a band called Dead Man's Waltz - who recently changed their name to The 2416. Trenton is also in a band with Jimmy from The Memphibians called Beach Party, which to me sounds more like Stephen Merritt or Calvin Johnson. I let one of his friends read his answers to this interview and they told me, "Yeah that is about all you will get out of Trenton".

Do you have an idea of the perfect pet? Hound dog.

If you had enough money to never work again, would you volunteer, or get a small job somewhere? I've been working my whole life. Donate to keep kids off hard drugs, buy a studio.

From 1-10 how much does it bother you to see woods cleared to make way for a supermarket? Wal-Mart 10, Mom and Pop store 1.

Have you ever made popcorn without a microwave? Yes! Jiffy son.

What is the longest and shortest your hair has been? To my shoulders, shaved.

Have you ever waxed a car? Heck naw.

If you were to buy a car what is the price range you could afford? Free.

Do you think advertising in the telephone book is a good idea? Sure.

If you had to listen to one band for the rest of your life what would it be? The Cramps.

Would you let your kids play at the Neverland Ranch? F$%#@ naw, Well maybe now.

Interview by tom p.
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Interview w/ Zippy Courier at STITC

video by tom p. Guest appearance by Joey Marchy.

JAXSCENE INTERVIEW: Cay

(She drew this on my laptop on the spot when I didn't have a camera) Cay is a fun and creative person with a interesting since of humor.

Have you or someone you know, had any cooking disasters?
Cay: Yeah. Oh my gosh it was terrifying. It was maybe during lunch time and my ex and I were trying to cook while he was in a experimental mode. We were both in the kitchen, I don’t know what happen, the wok was cooking and suddenly a cone of fire shot up to the ceiling, not far from my face.

Do you have a favorite word?
Cay: Ah... Poop.

Have you ever had an uncommon pet?
Cay: Yeah... (grabs a translator). A crawfish.

What do you think is more important that we explore; the deepest parts of the sea or outer space?
Cay: Oooooo. Ah that’s a tricky question, aren’t they the same thing? Hahaha. The deepest part of the sea. Maybe they’re connected anyways.

If you had a house that contained an out of the ordinary thing or room, what would it be?
Cay: I kinda of want Pee-wee Herman's house.

What was the last car you owned that was notable in memories, fondness, or greatness?
Cay: ... ha ha ha. It didn’t take fuel, it was foot powered. My little tike car as a kid.

Do you have any jokes you made up?
Cay: No, it’s against my religion.

What would you build out of 20 refrigerator boxes?
Cay: A submarine. Don’t ask me how.

What’s you favorite 80’s TV show?
Cay: Dr. Slump and Arale-chan. (Japanese)

If you were a design engineer of a product, what would it be??
Cay: A plastic banana *

Interview by David.
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JaxScene: Recommended Shows

Next Friday on the 17th TSI is going to be hosting The Art & Music Variety Mixer III. There is scheduled to be over 40 artist with The Sunbears and Shawn Lightfoot and the Brigade performing.

Recently I got a interview the the person behind the show Joe Van Dyke.

-Do you have a list of all the artist in the mixer?
yes!

ARTISTS:
MELISSA MEJIA
CARMELLIA ESPINOSA
KYLE MILLER
BRIAN GRAY
LIAM HAPPENSTANCE
NATHAN KANE GRIMES
MEAGAN O'CONNOR
TOMMY ARMAGEDDON
NICOLE MIDDLETON
DANIELLE MARVIN
CHRISTEN FIGUEROA
JULIAN
NICK DUNKENSTEIN
JOSH MATTHEWS
VANHANNAH ELIZABETH
JOSIE DAY
MIKEY O.D.
DUSTIN HEGEDUS
DARLENE MUTO
ED DANSART
COURTNEY BARRIGER
MACTRUQUE
MARIA DUNLAP
JOEY TEMPTATION
JENNA BRUT
GRANT THORNTON
LOGAN RASPA
JAY PEELE
ANDY WELCH
MATTHEW NELSON
ROB AARON
PRESTON NETTLES
KIRA LAMB
BRYCE DAVIES
LENORE CHESNUTT
RYAN GUNWITCH-BLACK
BRIAN MURPHY
TREE
DEREK DES ISLETS
LINDA DILEVA
TONY MILLER
MANDI OUTLAW
DEVIN BALARA
ALYX RYAN
GRACE BIO

-Is there anything about this show your looking forward too?
Yes! this is the 2nd show I've done at TSI, and the first one was one of my favorite shows ever, so I am pretty much looking forward to the whole thing! and of course SUNBEARS will be amazing!

-Your shows usually consist of 4-5 bands and 30-50 artist, how long does it take to plan one of your shows?
It doesnt take as long as most people think, just like 15 mins here and there.
more time goes into the flyering and spreading the word about the shows.

-I know you had shows at Square One, TSI, Ocean Club, Seawalk Hotel, Murray Hill Theatre, Fuel, The Town Center is there any place you haven't show yet but think it would be a cool place to have one?
I actually havnt done a show at Square One, but all of the other places you mentioned plus Freebird Live, Metro park (the Talleyrand Festival), 2 clubs in Daytona Beach, and one in Orlando so far.

I am working on getting a gallery in the Jaguars' stadium, so that is a cool place that I would like to use for sure!

-What happen to Vestal and does your shows have any more sponsors?
Vestal is a rad company from California that I have worked with on certain shows, and will continue to do stuff with in the future. Have also worked with Jedidiah, Sparks, and Redbull, among others. When a company has a cool vision and wants to be a part of it Im always down!

-Are you at liberty to name some of your favorite local artist or bands?
Of course! I love a lot of artists' work, but some of my favorites are Grant Thornton, Shaun Thurston, Kristi Howell, Tim Lenoir, & Nicole Middleton, just to name a few.
Some of my favorite local bands would be Sunbears, Richard Love, & The John Carver Band. (there are too many to name tho, for sure)

-Is there any artist that has shown work at every one of your shows, at least your jacksonville shows?
None that have shown in EVERY show, but there are a few that have come close. There are usually a pretty diverse group that changes from show to show.

-At the Fuel show you were in it, you did a piece of Michelango's Creation with your face on the image that was representing Adam, what happen to that drawing?
I still have it! haha that one gets a lot of attention, probably because I am nude in the piece!

-Have you ever had a artist make a weird request, like they needed to use of a refrigerator to store a jar of severed hamster heads?
Haha no, but that would be awesome! the artists are always easy to work with

-Do you know the most anyone has sold a painting for at your shows?
Hmmm, i dont actually monitor the sales of other people's work at the shows, but some have def sold pieces for over $1,000 at some of the shows.

-If i was a artist in this show what time do i need to be set up by and when does it need to be taken down?V
I send a detailed info sheet to each of the artists in the shows, but we are starting set up at 4pm at this show, and the art comes down when the show is over, around 2am.

-Any heads up on the next show?
I'll be doing a show in Daytona beach in August, but we'll do another show at Ocean Club at the beach in September, so i'll keep you posted!

This is the Sunbears! they will be performing at the show.

video by sunbearsmusic

related photos sets:
12/28 Art & Music Mixer @ TSI
Art Is Alive @ Freebird 3/13/09
Art Magic! @ Fuel 12/19/08

video from seawalk art show:
rickolus 10/27 @ art show seawalk hotel(good video)

posted by tom p.

JaxScene Interview: JT Murphy

Out of all the people I know JT Murphy is the only one I seen just hit the road to make his dreams come true. He travels city to city staying with friends or alone selling his painting in galleries and on the street corner. If it be by van, bus or train JT never stays long in anyone spot, on his myspace he calls New Orleans his home.

If you could pick there year you were born which year would you choose? 1963

What's a po-boy? It's the same as a hoogie(Philly) and a sandwich (Cali)

How much do you think a hot air ballon cost? Free or cheap if you make it yourself.

Do you ever purposely listen to classical music? All day long.

The last time you dressed up for Halloween what were you? Hunter S. Thompson

When is the last time you tried to get on a exercise program? About 3 years ago.

Do you have a valid passport? Don't need one.

Do you have a favorite constellation?Not really.

Have you ever had to tell a stranger off? Yes, a gas station attendant.

Have you ever had someone fight over you? Never.

Interview by tom p.
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JaxScene Interview: Mikael

Mikael is in the band Tuffy, I would say he is the drummer but the members in Tuffy like to share instruments during their shows. Mikael sometimes plays drums for Joel Land during his comedy performances. He also dressed up as Spiderman for Halloween last year.

If the government decided to give America back to the Indians would you protest? Never I would give America back to the Native American if I could.

Explain how you kill a roach? I don't my cat kills them for me.

Have you ever considered owning a gun? I own two.

Do you have a favorite local restaurant? No too hard.

What you favorite Goonies character? Data.

Which Goonie is more like you? They are all in all of us.

How many glasses of water do you drink a day? Not enough.

Are you more likely to get a skull, lighting bolt, or star tattoo? Lightning bolt

Can you explain why you wear the shoes you do? They are simple and comfortable.

If you were to get a two dollar bill would you save it or spend it right away? Spend it on food and gas.

Interview by tom p. Spiderman photo by Crystal Floyd
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JT Murphy's Five Points Homeless Videos

Last month I was looking at recent Jacksonville videos on youtube and this popped up. They were uploaded by a user named Safner. I figured from his description they were made in 2001 by JT Murphy, a friend and old neighbor of mine. I asked him a few questions about the documentary film. Interviewed by tom p.

How did the project come about? I was playing music in a few bands and just starting to paint. But wanted to make any kind of art there was to be made. I have always been intrigued with the homeless even as a kid..when I got a camcorder it seemed like the film I should make.

When did you start filming and how long did it take? I dont remember..but the dates are on the screen..I think the first rule in film school is to remove the date..never went to film school.

Was it hard getting homeless people to tell you their stories? No cause I knew almost everyone in the film..

Did you have to buy them beer or food to get them to talk on film? No..I think I bought Jackie some fries from Hardees, now Pizza Palace.

I think you told me you edited as you were filming, is that right? Yep..pause record and two vcrs..music overdub from a 4 track.

Who were all the people involved in making the film, was it just you? Just me..some random kids watched as I was filming tho.

Do you know where any of the homeless people are now? A few are still in Five Points..Ajax(rip)..I hear Art is a car salesman on Cassat Ave.

Do you have any emotional attachment to the film or any of the people in it? Of course.. it was the first and only thing I ever did with a camera..so it's like ..remember that one time I made a movie..

More info:
Part 1
Part 3

The Vitamin Circus Variety Show

Vitamin Circus Variety Show - Episode 1 from Richard Colado on Vimeo.

How did you come up with the idea for the vitamin circus variety show?
I got stuck on watching clips of the Dean Martin SHow on youtube and thought "that looks like fun." So I called up Mark Hubbard to see if he would help me film and edit a variety show. He said yes.

Who is all involved in vitamin circus variety show?
Mark and I put it together. But I would have to say that other people are involved to, just not in a direct way. Nearly everyone I talk to about the show has a good idea for it, like an idea for a segment or a skit or interview or something, whatever.

Is vitamin circus a blog or a video show or a blog that has a video show?
Its like a blog that has a video show, but I'm pretty sparatic about both. Sometimes I feel like writing something, sometimes I feel like making a video. I hope I can keep it up for a while because its pretty fun and opens me up a bit, lets my guard down. I like to be vulnerable, emotionally vulnerable... that sound stupid but I mean well.

Was making the video time consuming and how often do you think we will see them?
Like I said it is a bit sparatic. I really don't want to think about the show that much at all, I just want to have fun doing it. So someone has an idea I'll say "yeah that sounds good, lets film it" and if it works out then cool, if not then whatever, we'll film something else. But if it ever seems like it would take a lot of time to do or involves a lot of planning etc, I will probably do something else. I'm already involved in a bunch of other things that require planning and stuff. I just want to have fun and film it. Doing whatever.

Would you say your blog has a goal or are you going to take is one day at a time?
One day at a time seems more my frame of mind in the present. I get crazy when I think to much about the future and what could happen or if I'm wasting my time or if I'm going to fail. I used to get all wonky like that. Worrying about shit that isn't even real. I still do run into it from time to time, but much less of late and I'm trying to be rid of it all together. Just produce things and enrich life and move on. Like the universe and stuff.

I believe in your first post, which happen to be on valentines day, you said you want it to be like a umbrella for all your projects, how many projects are you currently involved in?
Five, if you don't count raising a kid and being married.

Those are:

1)clone: a collaboration with Ben Cooper. We're making a concept album that tells a fictitious story of a human clone. We're half way done.

2)rickoLus: This is me and all the music inbetween. At the momment I'm collecting idea's for my next album.

3)Richard Love and The Mix Tape CLub: A band I got together to play live an album of pop songs I wrote and recorded last year.

4)The Vitamin Circus Variety Show: ...yeah.

5) Mothers Basement: An assignment based recording and music project between Jeremiah Johnson, Ben Cooper and I. We havent done a new assignment in a year or so, but it's still there.

Oh yes, let us not forget the all powerful BIOWULF!

JAXSCENE INTERVIEW: Chris

Chis is a well traveled and well read, kind soul who believes in people and helping those in need. When not making music he's promoting new ideas and gaining life experiences.

What were the top two best costumes you have worn out?
Chris: A Demon one year... it was sweet. Full makeup and I had no hair. Then a pirate with sword and everything. My friend let me barrow his one-shot with powder and everything... it was pretty cool.

Do you have any favorite local artists?
Chris: The band "i am god" and Summer Black; You can run into her at future Art Walks. She also has paintings at the south FCCJ campus.

What large achievement do you think could improve or push forward Jacksonville?
Chris: Put bike lanes on every street and laws in place to protect bikers.

What's your favorite comic strip?
Chris: As far as mainstream ones, "The Far Side", always been a favorite. Other than that my friend Ryan made once called simply "Comic Strip". It had blank bubbles to be filled by anyone at a coffee shop.

Do you believe any of the mythological creatures of legend could have been real at least at one time?
Chris: Yes.................

If a offbeat furniture manufacture awarded you with making the design of your choice, what furniture would we see form you?
Chris: It would be a king size bed frame that would resemble a chopped tree stump. It would faces and other carvings.

Have you tried any exotic foods?
Chris: Yeah. I've had grilled turtle out at Ocala. My Canadian friend raised it. But it died and we cooked it.

Are you currently reading anything?
Chris: Yes... um. Anne McCaffrey's "Dragonrider" series. "Dragonriders of Pern".

What would be your dream career?
Chris: Traveling around feeding hungry people. Like having a mobile kitchen. Or I would be a Circus Clown, but juggling fire and eating fire.

What immediately comes to mind what i say "hot sauce"?
Chris: Ha ha.... Chicken wings.

Interview by David.
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