gtaylor@astroatc.UUCP (Twice the speed of silence) (10/27/86)
Yes, he was here. I interviewed him for an upcoming piece in OPtion, which I'll probably post here if interest warrants. Tried to be a good guy by pissainting his gear up. Nice guy, knows his equipment well (no surprises except that he was so concerned with avoiding the mystification side of things and emphasizing the work itself. I use almost exactly the same gear on those rare occasions I perform live, though our work is uh....*quite* different), knows how to pitch stuff to his audience (opened for 54-40, and so concentrated to his "songs". Predictably, I preferred "big industry"...which was marvelous). He's definitely a "must see" if only for his stubborn insistence on taking Art techniques and traditions out to the clubs and winning the territory back. Greg P.S. 54 40 was 54 40. Lots of gear. Played boogie for the soundcheck, had a PA effects rack I couldn't believe, etc. They were okay-sorta the usual jangly garage band Orthodoxy with a little Michael Stipe fulcrum twist on the vocals. The crowd was dressed just like the band. O'Cayz is a great place to hear bands, though. Just wish there was a little more Miller out there.