Cincinnati, OH’s Foxy Shazam centered around irrepressible frontman Eric Nally (vocals), who, along with Loren Turner (guitar), Daisy (bass), Sky White (piano), Alex Nauth (horns), and Aaron McVeigh (drums), single-handedly resurrected the rather outlandish and unapologetic worship of old-school rock & roll bombast. With outrageous stage antics that included near seizure-like dancing, leaps and splits borrowed from David Lee Roth, and a voice that screams influences from 80s hair metal to Joey Ramone, the multi-talented Eric Nally leads the group on his epic rock circus of awesome. With their 2008 album, Introducing gaining them a cult following, their new self titled album is a cry for attention and world domination. Plus with their remarkably catchy new album, their new single Unstoppable being featured in Super Bowl XLIV and spots on this year’s Bamboozle and Lollapalooza festivals. It’s only a matter of time before these guys become a household name.
To check out tour dates and to purchase their new album, click here.
This week we snagged trumpet player Alex Nauth as he shares his love for the North West as well as his inner wise-ass.
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1. Could you state your name and what you do?
I’m Alex Nauth and I play Trumpet in the band Foxy Shazam and sitting cross-legged to my left is Eric Nally the singer of Foxy Shazam
2. How would you describe your sound?
God’s favorite band.
3. What is your favorite local band?
Foxy Shazam.
4. Any concerts that blew your mind recently?
No.
5. Any non-musical influences you would like to mention?
The scent of fresh tar, my dad after he comes in from cutting the grass, the smell of burning wood. sex.
6. If your music was to be the theme of a film/TV show, what would it be?
Scooby-Who?
7. What musician/artist would you like to collaborate with for a day?
Elton John and Miles Davis.
8. What is the album you listen to on a cold rainy day?
Coldplay “A Rush Of Blood To The Head”
9. List four songs you would listen to on a roadtrip?
Weezer “Buddy Holly”
Van Morrison “Queen of the Slipstream”
Wings “Jet”
Zucchero “Senza Una Donna”
10. Where do you see yourselves in 7 years?
2017
11. What is the last book you read?
I’m not finished with it yet, but right now I’m reading the Tao Of Pooh. It’s incredible so far.
12. Is image a factor in music or is it a waste of time?
Yes, it’s just as important as the music. It’s a whole lot easier to understand a sound when you can see what it looks like.
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you would like to share?
We’re too embarrassed to say.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
Vancouver and Seattle. Basically that whole upper western coast is gorgeous. We’re a very visually inspired band and that whole area is breathtaking. We try to take those drives in the day so we don’t miss anything.
15. Lastly, what is your present state of mind?
Horny.
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Foxy Shazam – Oh Lord from Foxy Shazam (2010)