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ERIC KRASNO (SOULIVE, LETTUCE AND CHAPTER 2)
What will you remember most about 2011?
I’ll remember the Royal Family tour…. All of my best friends on two buses traveling the country playing music. We also produced our first music festival The Royal Family Affair.
What album or albums received the most play?
I got back into vinyl again this year… I listened to a lot of BB King, John Lee Hooker and Dyke & The Blazers.
What was your favorite show or tour in 2011?
It’s a tie between Bear Creek Music Festival and the Royal Family Affair. Both were full of incredible music.
What emerging band should readers watch out for in 2012?
Gary Clark Jr!!!!
What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2012?
Write music every single day….
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SAM COHEN (YELLOWBIRDS)
What will you remember most about 2011?
It’s been a really exciting year creatively. The Yellowbirds record came out, I made several videos for YBs and others, and worked on several albums. This is also the first year I’ve ever had a proper studio of my own to work from. It was the busiest and best year to date for me as a musician/artist.
What album or albums received the most play?
Twangy Guitar, Silky String by Duane Eddy, Theremin “Premiere Artiste” by Clara Rockmore. It was a laid back instrumental sort of year.
What was your favorite show or tour in 2011?
We got to play with The Sea and Cake in Boston about a month ago. They were incredible.
What emerging band should readers watch out for in 2012?
Higgins and Quilt. They both have great new albums out.
What’s your New Year’s resolution for 2012?
Learn some new tricks, make some new sounds, refine some techniques… give better hugs, listen more intently, immerse myself in every activity… buy a raincoat.
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