Brian Hagman, Justin Caucutt, Greg Randolph, ClementineLittleBook: Why did you start a band??
Clementine: I play in a Led Zeppelin band, and woke up one day and realized it was ridiculous that I wasn’t using that education by playing drums in an original project. Justin is a drummer who started playing guitar 4 years ago, so he was looking for his first band as axe-handler.
LB: How did you find each other??
Clementine: I heard Justin’s riffs on his website and knew we’d fit well musically. Greg played in Greenhouse Effect, so we knew of his playing and knew he’d have similar tastes. Justin knew Brian from time living in Denver, and we lucked out that he was open to adding another project to his life in addition to Black Lamb.
LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??
Clementine: We’ve been together for less than a year, and have played three shows so far. Woo Hoo! The moments are all memorable so far.
LB: Where do you practice?
San Francisco.
LB: What do you drink at practice?
Clementine: We generally don’t drink much at practice until Brian (singer) comes into town to rehearse, and then it’s a non-stop party. It’s vodka for Greg, and pretty much anything Justin and Brian can get their hands on (Pabst Blue Ribbon, Natty Ice). I don’t get to drink before I play, so I always try to catch up after a rehearsal or show. I like hard stuff.
LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??
Brian Hagman: It's a tie between Clementine and I. ;)
Clementine: Yep, we get the sweatiest for sure. But I think I’d reword it: The sweatiest member after a smelly gig.
LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual??
Greg Randolph: Alcohol, sinsemilla - Hail Jah!
Hagman: I plead the 5th, on the grounds that I not incriminate myself.
Clementine: I’m game for any indulgences. And have been the last man standing at the end of the night. Typical drummer.
LB: What's the hardest thing about being a band in 2009?
Clementine: Like anything, there’s just more competition than there was in 1969. But I think the life of a musician has always been a not-so-easy road.
LB: What's the best thing about being a band in San Francisco?
Clementine: Cheap Mexican food.
LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
Clementine: We’re going to be doing a four-day tour up to Oregon in September, starting with the Elbo Room show on September 16.
LB: What’s up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
Clementine: Our debut 5-song EP, Arrivals and Departures, was recorded at GetReel Productions with the great Robert Preston. It was released in July 2009, and you can get it here: www.thesolidrocks.com and here: www.myspace.com/thesolidrocks.
LB: Favorite venue to Play??
Clementine: My favorite in SF is Bottom of the Hill. Looking forward to bringing The Solid there soon.
LB: Have you played The Elbo Room before?
Clementine: The Solid has not, I have.
LB: What do you like about it?
Clementine: Matt is a great engineer and gets the place sounding great. I think it’s a cool room for heavy rock.
LB: Do any of the members ever take their shirts off at a show or at practice??
Clementine: Thankfully, no.
LB: Where do you think live music is heading??
Clementine: I think it’s become more and more important in the culture, as people get more and more insulated in their lives. It’s a great way to get away from the screen and get another kind of power boost. I think it’s a great time for music all around. The only people who think the music industry sucks right now are the bigwigs who made money taking advantage of musicians.
LB: How do you feel about people downloading your songs for free, do you offer free downloads??
Clementine: At this point, if people download our music for free and it makes them want to come to a show and rock out with us, it’s all good.
CLEMENTINE
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