by merkley
According to many reports, dredg’s upcoming hometown shows at the Great American Music Hall tonight, Bimbo’s 365 Club tomorrow, and The Catalyst on Thursday will feature some very special guests including Ben Henderson of The Good Hustle, members of Trophy Fire, Judgement Day, From Monument to Masses as well as others that contributed to their latest masterpiece, The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion. The record is being released on the 9th of June but has already generated rave reviews and is being labeled as the record dredg was always meant to create. Since 1999, the band has captivated audiences across the globe with their unique brand of experimental rock while still keeping it accessible. From the atmospheric metal tendencies of Leitmotif, the sleepy soundscapes of El Cielo, to 2005′s heavy yet tuneful Catch Without Arms, dredg has shown they are a band that believes in evolving their sound while making it seem effortless. Their complex, often dreamlike music works very well because dredg doesn’t rush anything; their songs move swiftly with attention paid throughout to musical texture and mood. The band’s chemistry and ability to make jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, thought-provoking music in unquestionable.
You can catch dredg with Torche and Judgement Day (among many other guests) at the venues above as well as two Troubadour shows in West Hollywood this weekend. More tour dates are available here.
To kick off their hometown shows, bassist/keyboardist Drew Roulette swings by the Kata Rokkar to answer this week’s Kuestionnaire and release a surprise to those of you attending the Great American Music Hall show (be warned).
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
my pink floyd records and my blank cds
2. What have you been listening to lately?
little dragon
3. What’s your favorite local band?
4. What was the last show you attended?
judgement day in chico, ca.
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
the big bang
6. What show are you looking forward to?
Bill Maher with Seth McFarlane
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
Steve Albini
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
The Family picture albums. though, it would be hard to choose which four………………..
8th grade volleyball album?
Moms 40th birthday album?
my first poop?
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
a geek geek.
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
caravan of courage and basic yoga for dummies
11. What’s the last book you read?
kill your friends
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
studio
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
tomorrow night (tonight) i will urinate
14. Any favorite tour locations?
the center of Pangea
15. Lastly, what have you done today?
lunch at Ricos Tacos, golfed, blue moons, vaporizer, filled out this Kuestionnaire.
dredg – Same Ol’ Road [Napster Session]
dredg – Sang Real (Dan the Automator Remix)
Good Hustle – Stegosaur-hus