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Kuestionnaire: Drew Roulette of dredg

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

by merkley

According to many reports, dredg’s upcoming hometown shows at the Great American Music Hall tonight, Bimbo’s 365 Club tomorrow, and The Catalyst on Thursday will feature some very special guests including Ben Henderson of The Good Hustle, members of Trophy Fire, Judgement Day, From Monument to Masses as well as others that contributed to their latest masterpiece, The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion. The record is being released on the 9th of June but has already generated rave reviews and is being labeled as the record dredg was always meant to create. Since 1999, the band has captivated audiences across the globe with their unique brand of experimental rock while still keeping it accessible. From the atmospheric metal tendencies of Leitmotif, the sleepy soundscapes of El Cielo, to 2005’s heavy yet tuneful Catch Without Arms, dredg has shown they are a band that believes in evolving their sound while making it seem effortless. Their complex, often dreamlike music works very well because dredg doesn’t rush anything; their songs move swiftly with attention paid throughout to musical texture and mood. The band’s chemistry and ability to make jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, thought-provoking music in unquestionable.

You can catch dredg with Torche and Judgement Day (among many other guests) at the venues above as well as two Troubadour shows in West Hollywood this weekend. More tour dates are available here.

To kick off their hometown shows, bassist/keyboardist Drew Roulette swings by the Kata Rokkar to answer this week’s Kuestionnaire and release a surprise to those of you attending the Great American Music Hall show (be warned).

1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
my pink floyd records and my blank cds

2. What have you been listening to lately?
little dragon

3. What’s your favorite local band?
good hustle

4. What was the last show you attended?
judgement day in chico, ca.

5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
the big bang

6. What show are you looking forward to?
Bill Maher with Seth McFarlane

7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
Steve Albini

8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
The Family picture albums. though, it would be hard to choose which four………………..
8th grade volleyball album?
Moms 40th birthday album?
my first poop?

9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
a geek geek.

10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
caravan of courage and basic yoga for dummies

11. What’s the last book you read?
kill your friends

12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
studio

13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
tomorrow night (tonight) i will urinate

14. Any favorite tour locations?
the center of Pangea

15. Lastly, what have you done today?
lunch at Ricos Tacos, golfed, blue moons, vaporizer, filled out this Kuestionnaire.

dredg – Same Ol’ Road [Napster Session]

dredg – Sang Real (Dan the Automator Remix)

Good Hustle – Stegosaur-hus

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I Am Hungry / a mixtape

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

from http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

Yes my friends, that is In-N-Out Burger’s Animal Style French Fries; french fries covered in American cheese, sauteed onions, and thousand island dressing. Fuckin’ A right it’s gross! I have no desire to try it…ever. However, I am in the mood for some take-out tonight. Should I order from Sol Food, Napoli Pizza, or Falafel Hut? Who cares?!!? Just as long as I’m not eating that mound of shloop that looks as if someone vomited curdled milk.

You hungry? Curb your appetite with this mix. Enjoy.

I Am Hungry / a mixtape Full Download (w/ m3u playlist file)

Good Hustle – Taco/Burrito

Man Man – Banana Ghost

Dan Deacon – Of The Mountains

Tobacco – Gross Magik

The Knife – Marble House

Gang Gang Dance – Desert Storm

Dirty Projectors – Six Pack

Marnie Stern – Vault

Akron/Family – Creatures

The Unicorns – Sea Ghost

Emily Wells – Symphony 1: In The Barrel Of A Gun

Paavoharju – Kevätrumpu

Deastro – Spritle

Boomclap Bachelors – Combiner

Animal Collective – Tell it to the Mountain

Tags: Akron/Family, Animal Collective, Boomclap Bachelors, dan deacon, Deastro, Dirty Projectors, Emily Wells, Gang Gang Dance, Good Hustle, Man Man, Marnie Stern, Paavoharju, The Knife, The Unicorns, Tobacco
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This Week In Bay Area Live Shows: Jan 11 – 17

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

The talent oozing from the South Bay Area music scene right now in undeniably amazing. This Wednesday’s show at the Bottom of the Hill is proof of that. The Good Hustle’s mix of bombastic goofball gypsy rock alone is enough to convince anyone to attend this show. But if that’s not enough, maybe the spacey Ambience or the Charles Mingus inspired jazz outfit Panthelion will convince you to get off your ass and make your way to the Bottom of the Hill this week. If not, well, your loss. I for one will be seeing the reunited Far again all the way in Sacramento this Thursday. I’m sure it will be as intense as the LA show I went to last year.

11th – Sunday:

Wilson Benefit Show
Anvil Encephalopathy / Liz Albee and Agnes Azelag / Skullcaster
Hemlock Tavern
1131 Polk Street
San Francisco CA 94109

12th – Monday:

John Legend / Estelle
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
Oakland CA 94612

North / Cloud Archive / Long Live the Smoking Gun
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th Street
San Francisco CA 94107

13th – Tuesday:

Willie Nelson and Family
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa CA 95403

14th – Wednesday:

Good Hustle / ambience / Panthelion
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th Street
San Francisco CA 94107

15th – Thursday:

Andrew Jackson Jihad / Kepi Ghoulie / Dan Janisch
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th Street
San Francisco CA 94107

Far / By Sunlight / Automatic Static
Empire
1417 R Street,
Sacramento CA 95811