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By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA
(Juniorscave.com)
New Music Interview
Control Escape
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From their unique name to their catchy lyrics, this kick ass stoner punk band has all the right stuff. Junior’s Cave recently spent some time with Control Escape via online. Here is what developed.
Band Members:
Ken Adam - vocals & guitar
Peapod - backing vocals, video
Chuck Raniewicz - drums
Zach Rohrer - guitar
Isaac: What's the name of your band? What's the origin of that name? Have you changed the band's name before?
Ken: The name of the band is Control Escape. It has to do with the PC key command and the strange opposite implied when you put the words together.
Isaac: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
Ken: We consider our sound to be stoner punk, or maybe Gregorian grunge depending on what kind of mood we're in. We're influenced by the album Transformer produced by David Bowie, early Sabbath, Stereolab, and early Metallica; anything out of the ordinary yet strangely pop within its own niche.
Isaac: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
Peapod: Ken and I met in 1998 on a film set in Los Angeles. We met Chuck, Young Jimmy & Zack "Big Stacks" in Ithaca where we recorded Generation of Waste.
Isaac: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
Ken: We started Control Escape after we moved to Central New York after living in Los Angeles for eight years. I guess it sort of started as a reaction to the daily grind. Our jobs were fine, but they were just so fucking boring. I had been writing songs since high school and when digital recorders go really cheap, I bought one and started recording songs again. It was really just for fun at first. But then I think the little producer in Peapod couldn't help itself and she ended up releasing my solo project Poop Yer Pants in '05.
Isaac: Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
Ken: We've performed all over the place. Everywhere from my neighbor's garage to hotel rooms in Vegas to rundown radio stations with mics that were built before we were born. We're playing in September at the Utica Music Festival in some sort of Polish community center.
Isaac: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play list?
Ken: We play most of the songs off our new record plus about five or six more that may or may not make it on to our next CD.
Isaac: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
Peapod: Ken writes all the songs. I help out with lyrics sometimes.
Isaac: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
Ken: Our rehearsals generally turn out like a Texas cock fight. Everyone leaves drunk and broke and tired. We play Monday and Thursday nights as a full band.
Isaac: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Ken: It's gotten louder except for when it gets quieter.
Isaac: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Ken: Transportation has been our biggest hurdle, oddly enough. Jimmy needs to buy himself a goddamn car and quit asking everyone for rides.
Isaac: What's your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame and fortune?
Peapod: We're really just interested in playing more shows hopefully some college gigs.
Isaac: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a demo CD?
Peapod: Yeah, MySpace and our website: www.controlescapemusic.com
Isaac: Any last words?
Peapod: Thanks, Isaac.
Control Escape
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