If you had to choose one act to represent Denver, who would it be and why? Denver is not determined by one act, and to single them out doesn't show the true brotherhood that is the Denver scene. We work together to better each other's art.
Which artist has had the biggest impact on you? Trent Reznor.
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Which album has had the biggest impact on you? OK Computer - Radiohead.
File-sharing: Godsend or the death of music?Godsend: Art is for everyone, not just those willing to shell out cash to show off how "on top" of the scene they are.
Who's on your iPod right now? We just put out a new disc, so us. We have to hear what we can do better on the next outing.
Parting shot: Denver Art Rock Collective, the force creating free-thinking artists and fans. Support the DARC side.
ZEBRA JUNCTION
NOMINATED IN JAM/IMPROV
4 P.M., ANDREW'S
Website: www.myspace.com/zebrajunction
Personnel:Micah Lundy (mandola, baritone archtop guitar); Skratchbox (tape deck, bass, vocals, mouth trumpet, percussion, slide whistle, toy piano); Shawn "Flitz Alan" Palmer (electric baritone guitar, percussion, banjo ukulele, acoustic and electric guitars, harp, vocals, mouth trumpet, jaw harp).
Native or transplant?Micah's from Washington State and Flitz is from New Hampsha. We're both about 5 percent "Native American," as well.
Releases/discography:Pomme de Terre(2007); Waterborne (2005); Orange Porridge (2001).
What three adjectives best describe your music?1) Hokedelic 2) Hurdy Gurdy 3) Zebalicious 3) Horny 3) Hairy.
Favorite place to play a show:Red Rocks!!
Favorite place to hang out/drink:Either the Appaloosa Grill or the Oriental Theater, depending who's playing. The staff is Zebalicious in both joints!
Best artist/band to come out of Denver (that's not yours/you):16 Horsepower definitely slammed us up against the head when we were first forming this band! Haven't been the same since.
Best song to come out of Denver (that you didn't write):"Anchor" - The Reals. Don't listen to this song after a bottle of wine, because you WILL cry your eyes out if you have any soul.
If you were a street in Denver, which street would it be and why?Santa Fe Drive. It is the lifeline from our studio/recording/rehearsal space to one of Denver's best art districts and, of course, the Denver music scene. It's got the best place for smothered chile relleno burritos. Viva El Taco!!
If you had to choose one act to represent Denver, who would it be and why? The Clam Daddys. They've inspired us to no end! Two cats with deep, deep soul and hearts the size of Denver drive this duo. They're connected to countless Denver musicians, due to their ever-revolving back-up bandmembers. They are truly one of Denver's greatest unknown treasures!! If Zeb were in a band, he would be a Clamdaddy. With all our hearts, thank you, Tommy and Moe!
Which artist has had the biggest impact on you?That's a tough one, but it would have to be the Beatles.
Which album has had the biggest impact on you?Also a VERY tough one, but that would have to be the Beatles' Abbey Road. A mega-feast for the ears and soul from beginning to end. George had the last laugh on that one!
File-sharing: Godsend or the death of music?Music is folk art, after all. It doesn't physically exist! It's meant to be shared. The "album" is going back to selling the live show again. Alas, musicians must kick ass in the studio and on the stage!
Who's on your iPod right now?We don't own one yet. We're still enjoying good ol'-fashioned tape decks, CD players and turntables. We're listening to a lot of Leon Redbone, Manu Chao, the Beatles, DeVotchKa, Medeski, Martin & Wood and Ian Cooke lately.
Parting shot:Please come see us play the main outdoor stage at Red Rocks on July 9! We're part of the Film on the Rocks series, opening for The Big Lebowski. We're honored to be nominated again and feel blessed to be a part of Denver's rich music scene. Thanks!
