Jason Chronis

This is the third of the interviews I shot in Austin -- the second has been retired, amidst a mutual agreement with the artist. Camera failures led to a re-shoot, and it just wasn't quite what we had hoped. It happens.

Jason is one of the most interesting artists I've ever met, with an amazing record collection. He's also someone whose work I've been a big fan of for years, so it was pretty exciting to get a chance to talk with him. Oddly enough we didn't end up going into much detail about Belaire, but Cari pretty much had that covered last year anyway.

We did, however, talk about JC & Co and the upcoming album, he gave me a pretty solid Voxtrot update (and let me listen to some choice bootlegs!), and we even talked a bit about their LP leak and current indie music culture. All in all, probably one of my favorite pieces so far!

Jason Chronis from Cynthia Weston on Vimeo.

Deena Odelle Hyatt

I'm back! It's been a while, I know. There should be a steady flow of new interviews in the next few weeks. Austin was amazing, the film looks incredible and you should be able to see it next year.

I shot a few pieces with some really amazing local artists, the first of which is Deena Odelle Hyatt of Nanobangbang fame. Nanobangbang is an ever changing array of performances with different artists in Austin, just watch the piece, Deena explains it better. She's also involved in Low Red Center, and the vocalist in Gayle Gold.

Deena's website is HERE

Deena Oh from Cynthia Weston on Vimeo.

The sound seems to be very slightly out of sync, for which I apologize.

A hiatus of sorts..

I haven't been able to interview/post as much as I had hoped in the past few months, because I've moved to Austin and am currently line producing a documentary on the music scene down here.

We're keeping a production blog, which you can find at:

http://independentcultureproject.blogspot.com

Carol Weber

So this will be a little different - Carol Weber is an amazing young artist out of Seattle with an incredible energy. She used to be part of Sea.Mine, a Seattle band who were fairly successful around the city's music scene. Now she's starting her own project and striking out on her own. We talked about where she is right now musically, where she's been, and where she plans to go. I'll revisit her again in a few months and see where she is then. If all goes well, I'll be checking in with Carol periodically to follow her path in the Seattle music scene and watch it progress.

Carol Weber from Cynthia Weston on Vimeo.

YellowFever

A few days ago I got the chance to meet up with Jennifer and Adam of YellowFever, who were in town playing a couple of shows. We talked about all sorts of things, like what's next for the band, life on tour, and other music projects they've been involved in. Jennifer told me a bit about being a part of the The Carrots and her stint in Voxtrot, and Adam regaled me with tales of Teenage Dog and Robots, Please!, yet another one of those come-and-gone Austin bands who have scattered all over the country.

(Keep an eye out for the Triangle Lady, this entry's special cameo.)

YellowFever from Cynthia Weston on Vimeo.

Yellow Fever on Myspace
The Cats and Rats EP
The Culver City 7" from Hugpatch Records

Remaining tour dates:

Jul 11 2008 8:00P	San Francisco CA @Hemlock Tavern w/ Finest Dearest	San Francisco, California
Jul 12 2008 8:00P	Sacramento CA@bricka bracka w/ THEE OHSEES, Witch Hat, and Standard Tribesman	Sacramento, California
Jul 14 2008 8:00P	Chico CA @ Nick’s w/Arrangement of the Ghost, Rett Matthews and Ernesto Alvarado	Chico, California
Jul 17 2008 8:00P	TBA w/ Magic Johnson	Portland, Oregon
Jul 18 2008 8:00P	Portland OR @ Dekum Manor w/New Bloods and Explode Into Colors	Portland, Oregon
Jul 19 2008 9:00P	Seattle WA @ Wildrose w/tba	Seattle, Washington
Jul 20 2008 8:00P	Olympia WA @BBQ Craig’s house	Olympia, Washington
Jul 21 2008 8:00P	Missoula Montana @Badlander w/Pillar Saints	Missoula, Montana
Jul 23 2008 8:00P	Salt Lake City@ The Boing! Collective w/Acoustic Front of Resistance	Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 24 2008 8:00P	Denver CO @ Hinoceropolis	Denver, Colorado
Jul 25 2008 8:00P	tba w/ Liberty Leg	Iowa City, Iowa
Jul 26 2008 8:00P	Newthingnow w/ U.S Girls + Pyrite	Chicago, Illinois
Jul 27 2008 8:00P	UFO Factory w/ Gardens, Rootbear, and U.S. Girls	Detroit, Michigan
Jul 28 2008 8:00P	Garfield Artworks w/ U.S. Girls	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 29 2008 7:00P	MeatTown USA w/ Screaming Females, and U.S. Girls	New Brunswick, New Jersey
Jul 31 2008 8:00P	Death by Audio w/ U.S Girls + tba	Brooklyn, New York
Aug 1 2008 9:00P	NYC@Cake Shop	New York, New York
Aug 3 2008 8:00P	Rumors	Richmond, Virginia
Aug 4 2008 9:00P	The Spazzatorium Galleria!	Greenville, North Carolina
Aug 5 2008 8:00P	Secret Squirrel//Crappy Party	Athens, Georgia
Aug 6 2008 8:00P	Egan’s	tuscaloosa, Alabama
Aug 7 2008 8:00P	P & H Cafe w/The Warble and Noise Choir	Memphis, Tennessee
Aug 8 2008 8:00P	Hattiesburg MS@ Thirsty Hippo!!	Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Aug 9 2008 8:00P	Saturn Bar w/ tba	New Orleans, Louisiana
Aug 10 2008 8:00P	TBA	Houston, Texas

Yes, yes, I know..

Sorry I haven't posted for a while -- I've been off traveling the world, but I'm back now! There should be some great stuff appearing here in the next couple of weeks, so check back soon!

Cari Palazzolo

First entry! - So what is this project?
It's an ongoing series of profiles on indie music artists. There's so much great music out there, and I want to know who it comes from and why. Apparently, when you have a camera and a blog, you can ask things that normally would just make you a big 'ole nerd. I think I'm going to like this...

I wanted to start this project out right, but this is so much better than I could have imagined! A few weeks ago in Austin, I got the chance to talk to Cari Palazzolo, the ultimate driving force behind Belaire, Fancy Feast, and Cari Music, amongst a bevy of other projects. She's one of the most talented and unique young musicians out there right now, and possibly the coolest lady I've ever met.

And so I present the very first installment (if you're using Safari you may want to switch browsers):

Cari P. from Cynthia Weston on Vimeo.

Music sampling:
Belaire {mp3} You've Really Got Me Goin' | Step Step Step
Fancy Feast tracks at Last.fm

Links:
Belaire
Cari Music
School Police
Golden Triangles
The Cari and Jason Band
Fancy Feast EP
Flashlight Fiction: Self Titled EP
Flashlight Fiction: The Production Cycle EP

*note: No one is paying me to advertise this music, I just want to make it easy for you guys to get some awesome in your ears