Westword Music Showcase 2005

Make music. That's a given.

Finish this sentence: I'd rather be...

Rose Hill Drive

Love .45

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Making music and all that goes with that: sex, drugs and...

Who would play you in the screen adaptation of your life?

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Where do you see yourself in five years?

On the charts...Ghetto Gold.

What's the biggest misconception about you or your band?

That we are elitist snobs, that we fight. I don't know; everyone knows we hold it down.

Give us a random factoid about yourself or your band:

We crush krews.

Elliott Smith or Jack Johnson?

JJ.

Weezer or Winger?

Whoopee.

Jay-Z or Z-Trip?

Both are working together...with Dr. Dre and Twista and Pharoahe Monch...E40 too.

Football or foosball?

Basketball.

Parting shot?

Big LIFE CREW.

LOVE.45
NOMINATED IN POP
6:45 P.M., OUTDOOR STAGE

Website: www.love45.com

Personnel:

Paul Trinidad Jr. (lead guitar); Danny Elster (vocals/bass); Jim Messina (drums); Mick Shivers (vocals/guitar).

Native or transplant?

Natives.

What's in a name?

From the movie Love and a .45.

Formed:

About six years ago or so.

Releases/discography:

Day-Glo, Love.45, Larger Than Life, The Seattle Sessions EP, love.45.

Who or what do you think you sound like?

The sound is potent rock music with a sense of space and monumental scope, along with raw power and energy. The music is heavy on melody and harmonies, yet kicks in plenty of guitar crunch and punch.

What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?

Just played at Red Rocks with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Next touring run begins in mid-July. New CD in stores now on the Rock Ridge/Sixthman label. Gothic Theatre show broadcast on Altitude Sports & Entertainment. Paul and Jim played the national anthem (on guitar and percussion) at the Pepsi Center for 18,000!

What albums have had the biggest impact on you?

Soooo many, anything harmony- and melody-based.

What artists have had the biggest impact on you?

Journey, Beatles, Foo Fighters, Cheap Trick, Prince.

How do you pay the bills? What are your day jobs?

Love.45.

Finish this sentence: If I didn't have to worry about money, I'd...

Share the wealth and spread the wealth!

Finish this sentence: I'd rather be...

Writing, recording, and performing!

Who would play you in the screen adaptation of your life?

Chewbacca.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Workin' hard in the music biz!

What's the biggest misconception about you or your band?

We all contribute to the songwriting process rather than just one guy.

Give us a random factoid about yourself or your band:

We're sponsored by: Yamaha Guitars, Ernie Ball Strings, Madison Speakers, Paiste Cymbals and Vic Firth sticks.

Elliott Smith or Jack Johnson?

Elliott Smith

Weezer or Winger?

Weezer.

Jay-Z or Z-Trip?

Jay-Z.

Football or foosball?

Football

Parting shot?

Thanks to all love.45 fans, friends, and supporters -- past, present, and future. Our music will always be here for you! We'll never let you down!

LOVE ME DESTROYER
NOMINATED IN PUNK/HARDCORE
7 P.M., TWO AM

Website: www.lovemedestroyer.net

Personnel:

Scooter (vocals/guitar); Taylor (bass); Ryan (guitar/vocals); Danny (drums).

Native or transplant?

Everyone is a native except Danny; he’s from Milwaukee. He loves cheese.

What’s in a name?

A name needs to be memorable in order for it to be effective. It’s what represents you as a band, and our name basically sums up our band: half sweet, half evil. Not to mention Electric Summer put out a CD that helped us out.

When did you form/start performing?

Love Me Destroyer has been a band since 2003. Like every band, there have been a few lineup changes, and the current lineup has been together for only a few months. Scooter and Taylor are old hat now.

Releases/discography:

Black Heart Affair (2003); the new CD will be out in early 2006.

Who or what do you think you sound like?

If Metallica and Green Day formed a super group, they would be a Love Me Destroyer cover band.

What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?

Besides getting eighth place in the punk-rock bowling tournament? Through our record label, Suburban Home, we have excellent distribution that allows our CD to be sold in most record stores all over the U.S.; it was also released in Japan about a year ago. Also, like most bands, we have many successful tours. However, no one’s tours are as memorable and have as many stories as ours. Trust us.

What albums have had the biggest impact on you?

Scooter: If You Want Blood (AC/DC); Hell Bent for Leather (Judas Priest); Taylor: Beautiful Creatures (Beautiful Creatures); Americana (Offspring); Ryan: In Casino Out (At the Drive-In); Danny: Trashed (Lagwagon). However, we all agree, it doesn’t get much better than Appetite for Destruction.

What artists have had the biggest impact on you?

Scooter: Bruce Springsteen and Hunter S. Thompson; Taylor: Silver, Brice, Leo and Vita from Rubber Planet, Todd from Ion and Scott Weiland; Ryan: Dimebag Darrell; Danny: Danny Carey and Keith Moon.

How do you pay the bills? What are your day jobs?

Scooter: manager at 15th St. Tavern and superstar DJ Trainwreck; Taylor: manager at Noodles & Company; Ryan: blue-collar electrician!; Danny: blue-collar wood layer!