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Wet Black Ghost
Interview by Brea Guettner with Adam and Matt from Wet Black Ghost.
Listen Now : Wet Black Ghost Interview
Arkansas Indie Comic Superstars
Bio – Wet Black Ghost Publishing is Adam Smith (the words,) and Matt Fox (the art.) We’re based out of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mule was our first self-published attempt at a sci-fi one-shot. Long Walk to Valhalla is a bit longer and currently underway as a webcomic. Pages are updated every Monday.
Contact –
Website
Lionize
Interview by Timothy Danger with Chris from Lionize.
Listen Now : Lionize Interview
Lionize – Reggae/Rock
Members:
Chris Brooks – Keys
Henry Upton – Bass
Mel Randolph – Drums
Nate Bergman – Guitar
(and sometimes)
Tim Sult – Guitar
Bio:
Genre-bending reggae/rock band Lionize have announced that they will release Superczar and The Vulture, their fifth album, and first on the Pentimento Music Company label on 12/6/11, with distribution by Redeye. The release sees Lionize heading back to Magpie Cage Recording Studio (Against Me!, The Promise Ring, Murder By Death) to record with the legendary J. Robbins. On it, they weave together 70s-influenced heavy psych rock riffs with reggae grooves and deeply soulful vocals, resulting in a record that both challenges and embraces the genres where it finds its roots.
Lionize spent this past summer as stand-outs on the Vans Warped Tour, and followed that success with a string of dates across the United States co-headlining with friends Larry and His Flask. This fall sees the band once again on the road, touring the country with labelmates Streetlight Manifesto, Rodeo Ruby Love and friends Reel Big Fish. You can view dates at the bottom of the page. Lionize are no strangers to the touring life, having spent the better past of the last decade touring virtually non-stop with the likes of Bad Brains, Clutch, Steel Pulse, and CKY among numerous others.
Larry and His Flask
Interview by Timothy Danger with Andrew from Larry and His Flask.
Listen Now : Larry and His Flask Interview
Larry and His Flask — Oregon Punk Folk Rock
Members:
Jamin Marshall
Jeshua Marshall
Ian Cook
Andrew Carew
Kirk Skatvold
Dallin Bulkley
Bio:
Musical anthropologists interested in the study of just how fast a band can evolve need look no further than the six upright, upstanding men in Oregon’s Larry and His Flask.
Formed by brothers Jamin and Jesse Marshall in 2003, the Flask (as the band’s expanding army of fans calls them) spent its first half-decade stuck in a primordial, punk-rock goop, where a blood-sweat-and-beers live show took priority over things like notes and melodies. Don’t misunderstand: The band was (somewhat) skilled and an absolute joy to watch, but the goal was always the party over perfection.
Over the past two years, however, Larry and His Flask has gone from crawl to sprint at breakneck speed. First, Jamin Marshall moved from gargling-nails vocals to drums. Guitarist Ian Cook became the band’s primary voice. And a trio of talented pickers and singers — Dallin Bulkley (guitars), Kirk Skatvold (mandolin) and Andrew Carew (banjo) — joined the family. (And no, you didn’t miss something. No one is named Larry.)
Determined to make music for a living or die trying, the six brothers set out in a van, intent on playing for anyone, anywhere at any time. From coffee shops to dive bars and street corners to theater stages, the Flask honed their sound and show through experience, attacking each gig like buskers who must grab and hold the attention of passersby in hopes of collecting enough change to get to the next town.
By 2009, Larry and His Flask’s train began gaining steam. The band’s new songs are a blurry blend of lightning fast string-band picking, gorgeous nods to old-school country, and sublime multi-part harmonies, all presented through a prism of punk chaos. The boys have grown and changed, yes, but their shows are still gloriously physical displays of live music’s sheer power. In other words, keep your eyes peeled, or risk taking the heavy end of Jesse Marshall’s flailing, stand-up bass right between the eyes.
A slot supporting the Dropkick Murphys in the Flask’s hometown led to an invitation to open for the Celtic punk kingpins across the eastern half of the United States, as well as an opportunity to finally record their new, twangier sound. The result is Larry and His Flask’s three-song, self-titled 7″ record, pressed in a limited run that’s quickly being snapped up by the band’s new fans, who’ve been clamoring for a sip of aural hooch to call their own.
In mid-2010, the Flask is holed up in their crash pad in Central Oregon, working on songs for their first full-length, playing gigs here and there, and, in the words of Jesse Marshall, “fixing the van and all our broken shit” in anticipation of the next leg of a lifelong tour. Keep up with the band’s never-ending tour schedule at www.larryandhisflask.com
Wizard World Interview — Nigel Sade
Interview by Timothy Danger at Wizard World Comic Con.
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About the Artist ::
Nigel Sade was born on a bright and sunny day nearly to some, and exactly to others, 30 years after D-day. Some consider this meaningful whilst the rest laugh at those people, but I digress. He was raised in hell … or rather Ohio but I don’t want to split hairs. In a smallish county called Portage. As a child he could be found drawing on any surface he could make a mark on, and with all the moving security deposits were more like donations. In School this A.D.H.D. Toth wannabe (but with hands) was considered a bit strange by his peers, … a malady that never left him as it turned out. As a teenager he was a rebellious youth, A Technicolored street Freak, delving into every aspect of art, from Drawing to painting to Music to Religion to Science to Philosophy in general. Then there were the dark times … the marriage! When his soul was crushed by evil and doubt. He Dreamt of being an artist but that was not a real job … how could you feed a family with that pipe dream? However, In just 6 and a half long agonizing years it was over. On the Up side His torment was not without reward; He now has 2 lovely Spawn with which to explore life. Shortly after his divorce Nigel graduated college with a degree in Philosophy. So Armed with his freedom, his offspring, and an amazing ability to argue points that even he may not believe, he set out on the high seas of art! This was a joyous thing! There was much weirdness, art, travel, debauchery and Success. Stories were made and told. Currently travel the amber waves of grain, questioning whatever reality they are presented with, chewing that up and spitting it out in the form of art. Then Nigel shows that art to the hapless masses in hopes that it moves them as much at it moved him to create it.
His art in form is Symbolism represented in either a realism fashion or Symbolic Abstracts, and in function it questions basic ideas we hold dear as a people. It is mostly driven by philosophical motifs and just plain old strangeness. Nigel’s belief is that art should spur conversation, not just match ones curtains. Now you may ask, “What does all this have to do with piracy?” Well, he was always a grungy, bandana wearin freak. His family was and is highly Piratical What with their last name Rogers all the family businesses are Jolly Roger this and Jolly Roger that … Not to mention their propensity for Rum. So with his families’ nautical background and the new Pirate craze, the public proclaimed him a pirate, and a pirate he was. Yet, having always loved pirates, one can say Nigel got peanut butter in his chocolate!
Contact ::
Website
Wizard World Interview – Sean Dietrich
Interview by Timothy Danger at Wizard World Comic Con.
Listen Now : Sean Dietrich Interview
About the Artist ::
Sean Dietrich is a huge, festering, untamed talent. As San Diego’s top live painter, Dietrich has lashed his paint, pain and egomaniacal perspective across the faces of hundreds of helpless canvasses during more than 900 live events earning him over 70 art awards. His published works include “industriacide,” “Fervor,” “Mess,” “Catalepsy,” and the upcoming books “The Nazi and the Rabbit,” “The Fruits of Our Labor,” and “I Brought the Gutter,” a compendium of art celebrating 10 years of Dietrich’s live painting. His weird artistic and literary productions have garnered comparisons to Ralph Steadman, Tim Burton, Hunter S. Thompson and Orson Welles. Dietrich’s Jameson-bred talent has infected the graphic novel, comic, gaming and film industries, laying waste to each with nihilistic abandon. When not submerged in his chamber of black ink and golden booze, Dietrich relishes in the simple pleasures of life like sliding down the edges of a glass of whiskey, drowning with abandon in the company of his girlfriend.
This year will prove to be yet another massive step for Dietrich’s career with the release of his 3 latest offerings in book format. “Bubbles from Atlantis”, from award winning New Orleans journalist Richard A. Webster, tells of the first year of his existence after Katrina devestates the city. “The Fruits of Our Labor”, a tale spun by newcomers Rachel Andrews and Lexi Sadler, is a children’s book that Dietrich illustrates, telling the tale of Xander who finds out what he can be when he grows up as he plunges into plates and plates of healthy fruits and veggies. The book is alphabet style and will have your children holding onto your pant leg begging not to leave the produce section of your local grocer. Finally, after 2.5 years Dietrich returns to the helm as writer and artist in his opus “I Brought the
Gutter’, a compendium collecting the best from 10 years of art from over 700 live art shows, accompanied by stories of the clubs, the art, the drink and the sad state of the San Diego art scene. You’ve never read an account of what it really is to be one of the most innovative artists in the child city on the ocean, spending sometimes six nights a week in the depths of bars and nightclubs smearing his craft across the amazed and shocked faces of the patrons. All books will be released through Colosseum Publishing.
Contact ::
Website
Wizard World Interview — Eliza Frye
Interview by Timothy Danger at Wizard World Comic Con.
Listen now : Eliza Frye Interview
About the Artist :
Eliza Frye is a graphic novelist, illustrator and exhibiting artist. She approaches my work the same way she approaches her love letters. Her comics have been featured in literary magazines and anthologies in the United States and Europe, and her short story “The Lady’s Murder” was nominated for a 2009 Eisner Award. She studied Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts and have a BA in Japanese Literature from UCLA. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, dancing, and earl grey, hot.
Contact ::
Website
Wizard World Interview — Jon David Guerra (Nightmare Pro Wrestling)
Interview by Brea Guettner at Wizard World Comic Con with Jon David Guerra.
Listen Now : Nightmare Pro Wrestling Interview
About the Artist ::
Jon is the creator of NPW and loves comics, Halloween, and eating crawfish. Nicole co-writes NPW, collects maps, and loves all things delicously absurd.We currently live in Austin, TX and enjoy spotting cats lounging on windowsills.
Contact ::
Website
Wizard World Interview — The Minted Mouse
Interview by Brea Guettner at Wizard World Comic Con.
Listen Now : The Minted Mouse Interview
About the Artist :: Nicole Guerra, creator of The Minted Mouse, writes and illustrates a series of childrens’ books about a little monster girl named Zaddison. Every book she sells is made by her. She hand sews and binds every book that she sells.
Wizard World Interview — Jaclyn Di Ann
Interview by Brea Guettner at Wizard World Comic Con.
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About the Artist ::
Jaclyn Di Ann loves all things creepy and spooky. She loves Halloween and spends the entire month of October decorating and celebrating her favorite holiday. She is a romantic at heart and takes any opportunity to nourish her romantic fancies, whether it be through art, literature or film. She loves all things Victorian and this inspiration is sometimes found in her artwork. She spends her time drawing, writing, or making new sculptures. She loves her Scottish Terrier, Duncan, striped stockings and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Jaclyn Di Ann currently lives in Austin, TX.
Apples For Eyes
Interview by Timothy Danger with Scott Free from Apples for Eyes.
Listen Now : Apples for Eyes Interview
Forward :: Scott talks about the music project, the blog that corresponds with the music, what it’s like playing by himself for the first time as well as some future plans. Tim is silent in this interview, but what Scott has to say speaks for itself.
Photo by Mitch Ahrens.
Members: Scott Free
About Apples For Eyes: My name is Scott Free aka Scott Glover. I have been playing and involved in the Texas music scene since 1987. I have performed in many bands over the years and participated in several projects, including punk, hardcore, country, rock and blues bands. I also have made my bones in the D.I.Y. scene, from mass producing cassette tapes and cd’s out of my home, leading print jobs, flyering, networking, working with local zines (yes print zines), building web sites since there was a world known as GeoCities, and have done event promoting and event directing.
Apples For Eyes is my latest attempt at chronicling my life through music. It is my first time in 25 yrs to perform as a solo act. I have taken selections of songs that coincide with events of my time, my experiences, my outlets and taken to perform them my own way, conveying a message and laying a timeline of things I have gone through. These are songs that I did not grow up with, this is music I grow old with. These are the songs that I’ve rewound so much I’ve worn them out, the ones I’ve replayed over and over to copious amounts of alcohol untill the sun rises on sunday am.
This is my cover project. This is my tribute. It is very personal. And chances are, these are songs you will never hear on mainstream radio. This music has penetrated me over the years and that is why I’ve chosen to present them to you this way. They came to me alone, and I want to share them with you that way, my way, with a certain level of intimacy and one on one.
Contact : applesforeyes.wordpress.com/
