The anticipation of dredg’s 4th full length album is beyond comprehension at this point. With a few leaked live tracks and the ‘leaflet’ series of studio videos, dredg has only themselves to blame for the hype on their upcoming masterpiece. Listening to the live tracks and the recent studio footage, one could hear that the new record sounds like a mix of the critically acclaimed El Cielo and the somewhat commercially successful Catch Without Arms. But I could be totally wrong. dredg’s experimentation can often be unpredictable…which makes this upcoming release all the more exciting. Well we have no name for the record yet and no release date, but lead vocalist Gavin Hayes decided to answer the Kuestionnaire and shed some light on what he’s been up to and probably give the best answer to question #8 so far.
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
My own
2. What have you been listening to lately?
The sound of an AM radio, traffic, and a pump organ
3. What’s your favorite local band?
John Vanderslice
4. What was the last show you attended?
The Trophy Fire at Bottom of the Hill (SF)
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
Paula Abdul, Milli Vanilli, and Information Society at Great America in Santa Clara, CA
6. What show are you looking forward to?
(no answer)
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
Peter Gabriel
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
inflatable ones
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
No…more of a coffee and architecture geek
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
All my DVD’s are in a box somewhere
11. What’s the last book you read?
The God Delusion
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
Live performances when we are in the studio and recording when we are on the road
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
Had a light fall on me in Boston
14. Any favorite tour locations?
Nope…hate them all equally
15. Lastly, what have you done today?
Worked on a book
You can catch dredg on tour with Division Day*, Telescreen*, Judgement Day and The Limousines* this fall.
Click here for tour dates.
dredg – Same Ol Road [Napster Sessions]
dredg – Uplifting News
John Vanderslice – Exodus Damage
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