 Features
COVER STORY:
INCUBUS: ROCKING ON THE UPBEAT
This past September, while the world almost literally fell down around them,
Incubus played to heal. Lead singer Brandon Boyd and bassist Dirk Lance talk
about their eclectic brand of rock, their newly released CD, and the facts of
life on the road.
By Jeff Perlah
LET THEM BE CAKE
Imagine a band that would rather not tour, prefers books to booze, and cites
both Sly and the Family Stone and Hank Williams Sr. as influences. That’s
Cake. Band members John McCrea and Vince Di Fiore strip away the facade of rock
stardom in an eye-opening interview.
By Jon Wiederhorn
HAMMONDS AND WURLIES AND CLAVS, OH MY!
Vintage electromechanical keyboards have seen a resurgence of late, as more
and more players incorporate these beasts into their rigs. Though they provide
the ultimate in authentic tone and feel, these classic instruments are more
difficult to find, maintain, and (especially) carry than their digital siblings.
Here is a road case full of advice if you’re thinking of gigging with a
Hammond, a Wurlitzer, a Rhodes, or a Clavinet.
By Nick Peck
c o l u m n s
BACKSTAGE:
Home and Away
Being a successful touring musician doesn’t mean that you have to give
up your family life. Just ask veteran jazz-bassist Avery Sharpe.
MINDING YOUR BUSINESS:
Three Roads to Take
Although recording for a major label offers the greatest potential, the indie-label
and DIY approaches also have advantages.
BANDWIDTH:
Passing the Virtual Hat
Solicit online donations for your MP3s.
INDIE INK:
Painting Daisies
An all-female band from Edmonton, Alberta, makes noise in the USA.
r e v i e w s
SHURE AUXPANDER auxiliary bus expander
KORG TONEWORKS AX1500G modeling signal processor
YAMAHA EMX620/AS108 powered P.A. mixer/speakers bundle
CROWN POWER-TECH 3.1 stereo power amplifier
Plus….Up Front, Performance Tools, and more
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