Kata Rokkar is trying something new. I’m going to be sending this little questionnaire (but with a ‘K,’ get it?...shut up) to different artists and bands and see what they say. I’ll be asking things like, “Favorite Local Band” or “Commodores or solo Lionel Ritchie?” Nothing deep or serious; just me being a rock geek goofball.
So to kick things off, I have guitarist Ryan Wilson and lead singer/keyboardist Rohner Segnitz of Division Day answering the 1st Kuestionnaire.
Part 1 consists of guitarist Ryan Wilson’s answers.
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one do you own the most albums by?
- The Beach Boys
2. What's in your record/CD player right now?
- The Sweet Hurt: Everyday Mistakes EP
3. What song would you say sums you up?
- Definitely "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba, because I get knocked down but get up again.
4. What's your favorite local band?
- The Mae Shi
5. What was the last show you attended?
- Le Switch, Tigers Can Bite You, Rademacher @ Spaceland
6. What was the greatest show you've ever been to?
- Doves @ The Mayan Theater on the Last Broadcast tour
7. What's the worst band you've ever seen in concert?
- oh man, that's rough. no comment.
8. What show are you looking forward to?
- Portishead
9. What is your favorite band shirt?
- My new glow in the dark Roky Erickson shirt. It has skulls all over it.
10. What musician would you like to hang out with for a day?
- Scott Walker
11. Metal question - Jeans and Leather vs. Cracker Jack clothes?
- I don't know what that is, but I know Rohner would say Corpse Paint.
12. Sabbath or solo Ozzy?
- Solo Ozzy.
13. Commodores or solo Lionel Ritchie?
- Commodores
14. Punk rock, hip hop or heavy metal?
- Definitely punk rock.
15. Name 4 flawless albums:
- Pale Saints: In Ribbons; Pavement: Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain; Stiff Little Fingers: Inflammable Material; Dr. Octagon: Dr. Octagonecologyst
16. When did you realize you were a music geek?
- When I was in junior high / high school I would stay up late surfing allmusic.com and listening to my discman. I'd be making lists of bands related to bands I liked and then trying to find them on trips to the local Music Trader. On rare occasions, somebody's older brother or sister would drive my friends and I out to Lou's Records, which was (and probably still is) the best record store in San Diego. I spent a lot of $ on CD's. ha.
17. What was the greatest decade for music?
- probably 1965-1975 - does that count?
18. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
- Neil Young Live In Berlin. It's a live show on Neil during the tour for "Trans." It's great because you get to see him stomping around stage singing through a vocoder mic that's attached to his dark glasses. Plus, it just rocks. Also, I don't own this, but I saw "The Future Is Unwritten" (Joe Strummer) when it was in theaters and I think it *might* be my favorite music-related doc.
19. Do you like Journey?
- Nah. But I have a special place in my heart for "Don't Stop Believing"
20. What is your favorite movie soundtrack?
- "Dead Man"
21. What's the crappiest CD/record/etc. you've ever bought?
- Pearl Jam: Vitalogy. Not because IT'S crappy, but I just remember really not feeling it when I bought it as a kid. I sold it back.
22. Do you prefer vinyl or CDs?
- Vinyl all the way.
Division Day will be playing the wonderful Troubadour with Facing New York this Friday the 18th of April at 9pm.
Division Day – Enjoy The Silence
The Mae Shi – Run To Your Grave from the album, HILLYH