Esme Patterson
Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?
In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who
has never heard of your band might expect from your performance at UMS this
year.
we play melodically-driven folk and roll from outer and
inner space.What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
oh that's embarrasing. i think it was 98 degrees, the 90's boy band.
What has been your favorite album of 2013 so far?
i really liked the new Phosphorescence album, and Kendrick Lamar's new record too.
Do you have any advice for new bands?
keep a core of patience in your heart, but work and create furiously.
Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year?
Who are some of your highlights?
UMS is always exciting for me to see all of my favorite
local bands in one weekend, hear how they're evolving, see who's really
stepping up their game. i'm particularly looking forward to Kitty Crimes, the
Blue Rider, Shenandoah Davis (a great musician from seattle), and i'm excited
to see Vitamins reunited! i'm probably just gonna wander around and see what
sounds good!
If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe
it?
wild, inspiring, sweaty
What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
it's kind of all run together over the years, one big
sweaty, (perhaps inebriated), good time.
Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even
better?
wear a hat and drink lots of water, the sun can be
brutal.
Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
i love thai monkey club on bayaud and broadway. really spicy
tom kha soup! my favorite.
What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
i love Ironwood and Boss Vintage.
Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
kingdom of magic, sadly not together anymore
You're working the counter at Twist & Shout, and a
customer is interested in expanding his music collection. What three albums would you recommend?
nas - illmatic, charles ives - holiday symphony,
joni Mitchell - hejira
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that
you think people need to know?
just wander around! there is something strange and beautiful
happening at every moment somewhere, i find that the most amazing things i find
you just gotta stumble across by surprise.WhiteCatPink
Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard of your band might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
The first music I used my own money to buy was Men At Work Business as Usual on tape when it was first released in 1982.
What has been your favorite album of 2013 so far?
My favorite album of 2013 so far is Mice Parade Candela. Did I say 'mice'?
Do you have any advice for new bands?
For new bands, I would say:
Don't be a dick, either to the venue you are playing at, or to other
bands. Show up on time or a little
early for a gig. Promotional people
like that. The sound person is your
best friend. Treat him or her as such,
and remember that he or she can make or break your sound. Support the bands you like, and be active in
that vein. Be 100% true to who you
are. Don't sell out. Following the crowd will get you more of the
same. Be different, and be
noticed. Have fun! You are doing this because you love it, so
tear it up!
Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year?
Who are some of your highlights?
I have not planned a schedule of whom I want to see, but In
The Whale is a definite highlight.
If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe
it?
FUN. EXPOSURE. DIFFERENT.
What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
The most memorable experience has been mingling and milling
around with the crowds as a giant White Cat.
Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even
better?
Just try to hang out and see other bands you like and mingle
with people, make friends and connections.
Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
The Cat has his own kibble.
What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
My favorite shop is The Crypt.
Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
My favorite Colorado band is 9 Volt Fatale.
You're working the counter at Twist & Shout, and a
customer is interested in expanding his music collection. What three albums would you recommend?
I would recommend Kraftwerk Man Machine, Serge
Gainsbourg Histoire De Melody Nelson, and Brian Eno Before And After
Science.
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that
you think people need to know?
Q. 'What do you
sound like?" A. Like David Bowie got on a spaceship with
Kraftwerk manning the controls while Serge Gainsbourg entertains a party on the
ship with a bunch of French models.
Native Daughters
Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?Thu, July 18, 2013
11:59 pm
3 Kings Tavern
In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard of your band might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
Weird Al’s greatest hits.
What has been your favorite album of 2013 so far?
Intronaut Habitual Levitations
Do you have any advice for new bands?
Practice, Patience, Record, support local bands you already
like, keep contacts with these bands, harass the hell out of promoters until
they give you a show, the worst they can say is no, ask your favorite local
bands to play a show with them and harass them too. Again, the worst they can
say is no.
Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year?
Who are some of your highlights?
Allout Helter, Black Sleep Of Kali, a Tom Collins, Zebroids,
Sound Collapse, The Knew, The Raven and the Writing Desk, Orphans, Lil Thunder,
Hollow Talk.
If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe
it?
Party party puke
What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
surviving it
Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even
better?
Take breaks, schedule everything you want to see and get
there early in case you can't get in.
Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
Thai Monkey Club
What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
Mutiny Cafe
Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
5 Day MessiahYou're working the counter at Twist & Shout, and a customer is interested in expanding his music collection. What three albums would you recommend?
Thin Lizzy fighting, Old Man Gloom Christmas, Neurosis Times Of Grace
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that
you think people need to know?
Nope. Thanks!Mile High Soul Club
Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard you DJ might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
I've got a reputation as a music snob to maintain so I can't
answer that question honestly.
What has been your favorite album of 2013 so far?
While it's not soul, the SULK album Graceless should
be in any Madchester,Brit-Pop loving fan’s collection. Amazing it's come out in this age. As far as soul goes, Booker T just released something and my MHSC co-founder Dog Boy is really into Nikki Hill at the moment.
Do you have any advice for new bands?
Man, enough with the beards and acoustic guitars. You're
just another hair in a giant collective beard at this point.
Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year?
Who are some of your highlights?
No plan. Just pop in everywhere I can.
What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
I've got a ton of them. Bardo, IndyInk, Mutiny, Boss, Fancy
Tiger... there's a ton of great places.
I know too many of them. Don't want to leave anyone out.
Many great acts in this city.
You're working the counter at Twist & Shout, and a
customer is interested in expanding his
music collection. What three albums would you recommend?
For the purposes of this I'm going to assume they want to
expand their soul
and funk collection:Tyler: Otis Redding - Otis Blue
Creeper Steve: Mel & Tim - Good Guys Only Win in The Movies.
DJ DogBoy: Booker T and the MG's - Soul Dressing or the Complete Stax/Volt
Singles
Allout Helter
(Since the lineup just got announced, here are the answers
from me (Ross Hostage, singer) for Allout Helter)
Where/ When are you playing for the UMS?
We'll be at Brandon's 404 at 8pm on Saturday, 7/20In twenty-five words or less, describe what somebody who has never heard of your band might expect from your performance at UMS this year.
Loud. Fast. Awesome. Thrash. Party.
What was the first music you remember using your own money to buy?
The first cassette I ever bought with my own money (meaning allowance
money) was Nirvana Nevermind when it came out. I've been making loud,
noisy music ever since
What has been your favorite album of 2013 so far?
That's a tough question! What day is it?
Do you have any advice for new bands?
Be nice, be gracious, be fun.
Have you planned out who you want to see at UMS this year?
Who are some of your highlights?
Since the lineup just got announced, I'll have to put
together my schedule but I'd say 404 will be a great place for killer punk rock
on Saturday. I'll be playing with Calder's Revolvers, as well, but, beyond
that, I plan on catching as many sets as possible, whether I've heard of a band
or not.
If you've been to UMS before, what three words would you use to describe
it?
Camaraderie, sweaty, music.
What has been your most memorable experience at UMS to date?
My favorite moments have just been sharing drinks and good
music with this fantastic community. It'd be impossible to single out one
experience since all four days every year are nothing but outrageous and
spontaneous fun.
Any tips you'd like to give the novices for making the UMS experience even
better?
Stay hydrated, tip well, see as many bands as possible.
Is there any place you're looking forward to eating during UMS?
Can't wait to stop by the new Illegal Pete's! Last year, I
had some amazing street food and that's pretty much what I'm hoping will
sustain me with rock fuel.
What is your favorite shop on South Broadway?
Mutiny Now! is currently the front-runner. New business with
solid old-school ideals.
Who is your all time favorite Colorado band?
"All Time" is a tough call. I think the first show
I went to when I moved to Colorado in 2001 was Pinhead Circus, The Gamits and
The Fairlanes at Tulagi's in Boulder. That era of Colorado punk was pretty awesome
but now I've come to know and enjoy so many Colorado musicians across various
genres that it'd be impossible to choose just one. I might be biased but I'll
just say this: Colorado has my favorite music scene, hands down.
You're working the counter at Twist & Shout, and a
customer is interested in expanding his music collection. What three albums
would you recommend?
Propagandhi Supporting Caste, Elvis Costello This
Year's Model, anything by The Slackers.
Is there anything we forgot to ask you about the UMS that
you think people need to know?
Just keep an open mind. I'm mainly involved in the Denver
punk scene but UMS is a great opportunity to expand my horizons every year and
find new music. Thanks for the support, Twist & Shout!
