Showing posts with label okkino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label okkino. Show all posts
Monday, May 9, 2011
5/21 Ok Kino @ The Hideaway
Louisville's Ok Kino with Lexington's Onward Pilgrim will be playing at The Hideaway Saloon on May 21st $5 21+.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Interview: Drew Miller of Lucky Pineapple
John King talks to Drew Miller about the end of Lucky Pineapple, playing with Okkino and Another 7 Astronauts, and on new projects, favorite bands, and summer dreams.
JK- in February, Lucky Pineapple announced their last show on may 20th (at headliners w/ Ultra Pulverize), what brought on the break up?
DM- I think it had a lot to do with the fact that we each wanted something different from the band. That was the seed of all the problems. And in any relationship, once you reach a point where you loose faith in what is developing interest and motivation start to decline. The whole process became a bit of a chore and we got to the point where we couldn't really communicate with one another on a constructive level.
JK- will the entire band be there on 5/20? any surprises?
DM- Unfortunately I don't think OKIE (Benton) will be able to make it back from New York. Not sure if it counts as a surprise but we will be playing some NEW songs that we had been working on for the next album.
JK- 7 years is a good run for any band, any looming regrets or unanswered questions?
DM-I had only been in the band for the last two years, but 7 years is a pretty good run! The thing I wanted more of was to tour more and desseminate our music a bit more, but it is tough with such a large group...just the logistics of being on the road is a nightmare. It takes more than just a minivan! Other than that the whole experience was awesome!
JK- I know Will Benton has moved to NYC with Phantom Family halo, what has the other members been getting into?
DM- I know Matt has been playing a bunch of shows with his band the Teeth, JC has been playing and touring with Cheyenne and working on A7A, Dan is also playing with A7A and helping me in a new project d'arkestra. Not too sure about everyone else.
JK-I know you and JC are in Another 7 Astronauts, how do you feel about working in another large band?
DM-I really like the possibilities that playing in a large ensemble presents, especially when it comes to writing for the group. Scheduling seems to always present a challenge but it is totally worth it! Plus that band doesn't always include such a large orcehstra. JC has a vision for the band and sometimes the music dictates a smaller group. We'll be playing a show in April in this smaller format.
JK- what other projects are you working on?
DM- my main project is okkino. we are in the experimental rock/fusion headspace. Think of a mix of zappa, radiohead and coltrane... we have been playing for about two years now. I also have been working on a new project called d'arkestra that is a tentet. It has a bit more traditional big band format in the way the music is written and arranged but has a modern vibe with the harmony and compositional approach. okkino and d'arkestra will be doing a free show march 31 at Zanzabar that will also include an old school cutting session after the sets... i am also playing with Another 7 Astronauts and soul band Junk Yard Dogs.
JK-what other louisville bands have you been paying attention too?
DM- being a musician is a seven day a week job. between playing with four bands and freelancing, writing and most importantly practicing...i dont have a ton of of time to invest but i try my best... that being said I really like the straight a's. I think they are very progressive with what i call avante garde punk!! and pretty much anything dane waters does is golden! Her voice really knocks me out!
JK-what have you got planned for the summer?
DM- The summer is shaping up to be pretty eventful. I am going to try to record a couple of albums with okkino and possibly d'arkestra and will be doing some out of town shows. I am just looking forward to being very productive!
JK- in February, Lucky Pineapple announced their last show on may 20th (at headliners w/ Ultra Pulverize), what brought on the break up?
DM- I think it had a lot to do with the fact that we each wanted something different from the band. That was the seed of all the problems. And in any relationship, once you reach a point where you loose faith in what is developing interest and motivation start to decline. The whole process became a bit of a chore and we got to the point where we couldn't really communicate with one another on a constructive level.
JK- will the entire band be there on 5/20? any surprises?
DM- Unfortunately I don't think OKIE (Benton) will be able to make it back from New York. Not sure if it counts as a surprise but we will be playing some NEW songs that we had been working on for the next album.
JK- 7 years is a good run for any band, any looming regrets or unanswered questions?
DM-I had only been in the band for the last two years, but 7 years is a pretty good run! The thing I wanted more of was to tour more and desseminate our music a bit more, but it is tough with such a large group...just the logistics of being on the road is a nightmare. It takes more than just a minivan! Other than that the whole experience was awesome!
JK- I know Will Benton has moved to NYC with Phantom Family halo, what has the other members been getting into?
DM- I know Matt has been playing a bunch of shows with his band the Teeth, JC has been playing and touring with Cheyenne and working on A7A, Dan is also playing with A7A and helping me in a new project d'arkestra. Not too sure about everyone else.
JK-I know you and JC are in Another 7 Astronauts, how do you feel about working in another large band?
DM-I really like the possibilities that playing in a large ensemble presents, especially when it comes to writing for the group. Scheduling seems to always present a challenge but it is totally worth it! Plus that band doesn't always include such a large orcehstra. JC has a vision for the band and sometimes the music dictates a smaller group. We'll be playing a show in April in this smaller format.
JK- what other projects are you working on?
DM- my main project is okkino. we are in the experimental rock/fusion headspace. Think of a mix of zappa, radiohead and coltrane... we have been playing for about two years now. I also have been working on a new project called d'arkestra that is a tentet. It has a bit more traditional big band format in the way the music is written and arranged but has a modern vibe with the harmony and compositional approach. okkino and d'arkestra will be doing a free show march 31 at Zanzabar that will also include an old school cutting session after the sets... i am also playing with Another 7 Astronauts and soul band Junk Yard Dogs.
JK-what other louisville bands have you been paying attention too?
DM- being a musician is a seven day a week job. between playing with four bands and freelancing, writing and most importantly practicing...i dont have a ton of of time to invest but i try my best... that being said I really like the straight a's. I think they are very progressive with what i call avante garde punk!! and pretty much anything dane waters does is golden! Her voice really knocks me out!
JK-what have you got planned for the summer?
DM- The summer is shaping up to be pretty eventful. I am going to try to record a couple of albums with okkino and possibly d'arkestra and will be doing some out of town shows. I am just looking forward to being very productive!
OKKINO & D'ARKESTRA will be playing at Zanzabar on Thurs 3/31 8pm FREE
Saturday, March 19, 2011
3/31 thursday Ja(m)zz @ Zanzabar
a small big band -tentet called d'arkestra will be premiering some music at Zanzabar March 31st with okkino (as heard on volume 10 of louisville is for lovers).
after the performance the bands are inviting willing individulas to take part in the music making process in the platform of a jam session. This is at 8:30 pm and is FREE.
after the performance the bands are inviting willing individulas to take part in the music making process in the platform of a jam session. This is at 8:30 pm and is FREE.
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