Lagwagon kick-ass….Plain and Simple. If you’ve never listened to them, stop what you’re doing now, google them, and rejoice. The band will be tearing it up tomorrow night at the House of Blues on Sunset with NOFX. The show is sold out though, but don’t worry, they’ll be back in March at the El Rey. In the meantime, check out this short but sweet interview with frontman Joey Cape.
1. For those who haven’t seen Lagwagon, what can they expect from a Lagwagon show?
Well, for one, we are getting old now. Hahaha. Yeah, that’s true but, that’s not actually new. What I meant to say is, I think it’s different and cool for old fans especially because we are honoring our latest box-set release by playing only songs from it i.e, the first 5 records. It’s the most intensive set that we’ve done in a while.
2. Lagwagon have been around for a very long time, twenty four years now….Did you ever think it would last this long?
No. I am always surprised when we regroup.
3. Favorite song to play live? Why?
Right now, the song “Lazy” from our second record “Trashed”. It’s just a simple, ultra energetic song and fun to sing. I always feel better after singing it, like I’ve vented.
4. Favorite places to eat in Los Angeles?
To name a few off the top of my head…
M Cafe’ (Lunch) on Melrose (at La Brea). Great little place, Macrobiotic stuff. Just good, clean food.
King’s Road (Breakfast/Lunch) on Beverly: Killer Coffee. Like the garden burger scramble.
Aroma Cafe’ and Tea: Studio City (Breakfast/Lunch)
5. What have you been listening to lately?
Still stuck on Arcade Fire’s “Suburbs”
Also, “Safeways, Here We Come” by Chixdiggit. That’s a fun record.
Oh, and 80′s Thrash Metal. Love that stuff.
6. What’s next for the band after the string of shows with NOFX?
In late February through March we are doing a repeat tour routing, a Western U.S. tour. Headlining this time, which means long sets. We are only playing 40 minutes a night on this tour. We will be doing an 1.5 hours plus on the next run.
7. Shout-out’s? Words words of wisdom?
I was going to say “Courtesy + Empathy=Evolution” but that’s a bit heavy. How about, “Fish Is Not A Vegetable but I am”
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