Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Paul Jaeger
Check the amazing work of Paul Jaeger, featered in our Cafe for the month of November. Contact the artist with information about purchasing his vibrant pieces. PaulDJaeger@gmail.com
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Ex Machina Interview
Band Interviews will now be a recurring part of our blog and hopefully soon part of our weekly podcasts. For our first interview we are pleased to get to hear from Ex Machina frontman Robbie Folley. Ex Machina is a Salt Lake based band. Just as last year, they'll be playing a show at Muse on Halloween (Friday) with Mary May I. Don't forget to check out their music here, (and get the live experience at Muse of course).
Muse Music Café (MMC): What’s the name of your band?
Robbie: Ex Machina, our first bassist came up with the name & it just stuck with us.
MMC: Who’s in the band and what are their contributions?
Robbie: We started as three piece band With myself Robbie Jolley (Guitars, Vocals, Piano), Micah Alldredge (Drums), & Jerry Hines (Bass Guitar.) But the band now consists of, Myself, Micah Alldredge & Cody Florence (Guitar.) We’re currently looking for a bassist. Chris Fallo, Guitarist from Mary May I fills in on Bass for most concerts until we find a set Bassist.
MMC: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
Robbie: I would say that we’re a progressive rock band. Most of our main influences are, Muse, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Jeff Buckley
MMC: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
Robbie: Cody & I met about two and a half years ago. He was roommates with a friend of mine. I met Micah through our first bassist about the same time I met Cody. Although I have known Cody for two and a half years, he is a recent addition to the band.
MMC: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
Robbie: We formed the band in December of 2007. We all just love music and wanted to write something that could make people feel the way we feel when we listen to our favorite bands.
MMC: What can you tell me about your instruments?
Robbie: Wow we are gear nuts! First of all for guitars Cody and I favor Fender guitars. I usually play Fender Stratocasters and Cody plays Fender Jaguars and Stratocasters. For my amp I use a Fender Vibrolux class A combo amp. Cody uses an Orange AD 30 amp. For effects I usually use the Zvex fuzz factory and the Ibanez tube screamer for a nice over driven tone. I also use a MXR phase 90, Digitech Whammy, Line 6 DL4 Delay, and a Boss Digital reverb pedal. Cody pretty much has the same set up as me for pedals except he uses a Boss Ds1, and MXR Zakk Wylde over drive pedal, Electro Harmonix small clone, & a Vox wah pedal. For bass, we usually use Fender Jazz Basses & Richenbacher Basses. We use an Ampeg STV Classic head & an Ampeg 8X10 cab. For effects we use, Turbo Ratt, Russian big muff & a Boss Flanger. For drums Micah uses a Tamma Starclassic set with Sabian and Zildjain custom K cymbals. He uses a Chad Smith Pearl snare and an Acrylic Pork Pie Snare. He also has a Pacific DW drum kit as well. All of our gear is too expensive but we are particular about our gear because we want to have our band sound the best it can possibly sound.
MMC: Where have you performed? Do you have any upcoming shows?
Robbie: We have performed all over Salt Lake and Utah valley. Our next show is at Muse Music Café on Halloween night with Mary May I, & Follow the Earth.
MMC: Does the band have a favorite song to perform? Do you ever play any covers? Do you usually have a set play list?
Robbie: We all have our favorite songs to play. I can’t say I have a favorite, they’re all special to me in their own way. We sometimes play Creep by Radiohead as a cover. We have a couple set lists that we put on rotation.
MMC: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
Robbie: I am the primary song writer in the band. I don’t usually have topics when I write. When it comes to lyrics, I usually free lance write everything then I read the lyrics after they’re finished & I usually know what they mean by then. Most of the songs are about love, not being able to sleep, suicide, death, crazy violent things you keep to yourself, fun things such as that. When it comes to writing music, I do the same thing. I have no particular “topic” & or “theme” I just write what ever my soul expresses to me.
MMC: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Robbie: When it comes to writing the songs I usually write the main riffs at my house then I take it band practice & sort out all of the parts together like a puzzle. Melodies and lyrics are mainly written in the studio. But lately I have been writing lyrics and melodies at my home with my Acoustic Guitar.
MMC: What are your rehearsals generally like?
Robbie: We usually practice three times a week from seven until about eleven or later. Depending on what we have going on. We usually talk at the practice about what we want to accomplish and do our best to be productive. It’s about writing and expressing ourselves.
MMC: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Robbie: It has evolved intensely. We have really learned how to work together to get everything musically accomplished. Playing together has come second nature to us, but all of that is due to playing consistently for the last two years.
MMC: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Robbie: Bass players, we need one, do you play? Ha ha
MMC: What’s your ultimate direction for your band?
Robbie: To put out a record that speaks to people. We want to go as far as we can possibly go.
MMC: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Robbie: Don’t ever give up ever. Always keep your dreams intact. It’s not easy to be in a band. It takes work and be prepared to work, I mean work really hard! Keep a positive attitude and never lose sight to why you’re making music.
MMC: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a CD?
Robbie: We are working on the art work for our EP and hope to be releasing it by December. But as for now you can go to our myspace page, www.myspace.com/exmachinslc and listen to our songs there.
MMC: Any last words?
Robbie: Thank you to everyone who supports the local music scene and genuinely cares about other people!
Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions, Robbie. We look forward to your new release and of course to the show on Halloween. Good luck with the bassist search!
Muse Music Café (MMC): What’s the name of your band?
Robbie: Ex Machina, our first bassist came up with the name & it just stuck with us.
MMC: Who’s in the band and what are their contributions?
Robbie: We started as three piece band With myself Robbie Jolley (Guitars, Vocals, Piano), Micah Alldredge (Drums), & Jerry Hines (Bass Guitar.) But the band now consists of, Myself, Micah Alldredge & Cody Florence (Guitar.) We’re currently looking for a bassist. Chris Fallo, Guitarist from Mary May I fills in on Bass for most concerts until we find a set Bassist.
MMC: What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences?
Robbie: I would say that we’re a progressive rock band. Most of our main influences are, Muse, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Jeff Buckley
MMC: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
Robbie: Cody & I met about two and a half years ago. He was roommates with a friend of mine. I met Micah through our first bassist about the same time I met Cody. Although I have known Cody for two and a half years, he is a recent addition to the band.
MMC: When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
Robbie: We formed the band in December of 2007. We all just love music and wanted to write something that could make people feel the way we feel when we listen to our favorite bands.
MMC: What can you tell me about your instruments?
Robbie: Wow we are gear nuts! First of all for guitars Cody and I favor Fender guitars. I usually play Fender Stratocasters and Cody plays Fender Jaguars and Stratocasters. For my amp I use a Fender Vibrolux class A combo amp. Cody uses an Orange AD 30 amp. For effects I usually use the Zvex fuzz factory and the Ibanez tube screamer for a nice over driven tone. I also use a MXR phase 90, Digitech Whammy, Line 6 DL4 Delay, and a Boss Digital reverb pedal. Cody pretty much has the same set up as me for pedals except he uses a Boss Ds1, and MXR Zakk Wylde over drive pedal, Electro Harmonix small clone, & a Vox wah pedal. For bass, we usually use Fender Jazz Basses & Richenbacher Basses. We use an Ampeg STV Classic head & an Ampeg 8X10 cab. For effects we use, Turbo Ratt, Russian big muff & a Boss Flanger. For drums Micah uses a Tamma Starclassic set with Sabian and Zildjain custom K cymbals. He uses a Chad Smith Pearl snare and an Acrylic Pork Pie Snare. He also has a Pacific DW drum kit as well. All of our gear is too expensive but we are particular about our gear because we want to have our band sound the best it can possibly sound.
MMC: Where have you performed? Do you have any upcoming shows?
Robbie: We have performed all over Salt Lake and Utah valley. Our next show is at Muse Music Café on Halloween night with Mary May I, & Follow the Earth.
MMC: Does the band have a favorite song to perform? Do you ever play any covers? Do you usually have a set play list?
Robbie: We all have our favorite songs to play. I can’t say I have a favorite, they’re all special to me in their own way. We sometimes play Creep by Radiohead as a cover. We have a couple set lists that we put on rotation.
MMC: Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
Robbie: I am the primary song writer in the band. I don’t usually have topics when I write. When it comes to lyrics, I usually free lance write everything then I read the lyrics after they’re finished & I usually know what they mean by then. Most of the songs are about love, not being able to sleep, suicide, death, crazy violent things you keep to yourself, fun things such as that. When it comes to writing music, I do the same thing. I have no particular “topic” & or “theme” I just write what ever my soul expresses to me.
MMC: Could you briefly describe the music-making process?
Robbie: When it comes to writing the songs I usually write the main riffs at my house then I take it band practice & sort out all of the parts together like a puzzle. Melodies and lyrics are mainly written in the studio. But lately I have been writing lyrics and melodies at my home with my Acoustic Guitar.
MMC: What are your rehearsals generally like?
Robbie: We usually practice three times a week from seven until about eleven or later. Depending on what we have going on. We usually talk at the practice about what we want to accomplish and do our best to be productive. It’s about writing and expressing ourselves.
MMC: How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Robbie: It has evolved intensely. We have really learned how to work together to get everything musically accomplished. Playing together has come second nature to us, but all of that is due to playing consistently for the last two years.
MMC: What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Robbie: Bass players, we need one, do you play? Ha ha
MMC: What’s your ultimate direction for your band?
Robbie: To put out a record that speaks to people. We want to go as far as we can possibly go.
MMC: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Robbie: Don’t ever give up ever. Always keep your dreams intact. It’s not easy to be in a band. It takes work and be prepared to work, I mean work really hard! Keep a positive attitude and never lose sight to why you’re making music.
MMC: How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Do you have a website with sample songs or a CD?
Robbie: We are working on the art work for our EP and hope to be releasing it by December. But as for now you can go to our myspace page, www.myspace.com/exmachinslc and listen to our songs there.
MMC: Any last words?
Robbie: Thank you to everyone who supports the local music scene and genuinely cares about other people!
Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions, Robbie. We look forward to your new release and of course to the show on Halloween. Good luck with the bassist search!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Sego #3
Sego was a blast! We are so impressed with the Sego Arts Foundation and all it's volunteers for putting this together. If you didn't go, you really missed the best day of the year.
We had fun at our sandwich booth, and appreciate everyone who came over to get some sustanance and all the awesome compliments. It makes us feel so great, EVERY time. The turkey pesto's sure were popular. We almost ran out. But alas, the gas in our generator did first. Thanks, to all of you who came to order, even in the dark. Thats dedication. Can't wait until next years Sego!
We had fun at our sandwich booth, and appreciate everyone who came over to get some sustanance and all the awesome compliments. It makes us feel so great, EVERY time. The turkey pesto's sure were popular. We almost ran out. But alas, the gas in our generator did first. Thanks, to all of you who came to order, even in the dark. Thats dedication. Can't wait until next years Sego!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Sego Festival: Rock Band, & booth
We are so excited for Sego Festival #3! More stages, more bands, more booths, more fun! (And hopefully less rain.)
Muse Music Cafe is going to be hosting a Rock Band competition on Friday night for the kick-off. Everyone is invited! Bring some friends, form a band, and try your hand at competing for the top scores! It's FREE, FUN, and PRIZES will be given to high scores. Free samples of sandwiches and drinks will be handed out through the night too.
We are also excited to be one of the food booths at Sego this year. We will be serving our truly amazingly delicious sandwiches with chips, and other snacks. So don't forget to bring your wallet to Sego or the scent of our Turkey Pesto Panini will torture you every time you walk by.
One more thing we are excited about is that three of the Muse Music employees will be playing at Sego. Jake, Melissa, and Dan are playing their first show as a new band called The Adding Machines at the pond stage 6:00!
Muse Music Cafe is going to be hosting a Rock Band competition on Friday night for the kick-off. Everyone is invited! Bring some friends, form a band, and try your hand at competing for the top scores! It's FREE, FUN, and PRIZES will be given to high scores. Free samples of sandwiches and drinks will be handed out through the night too.
We are also excited to be one of the food booths at Sego this year. We will be serving our truly amazingly delicious sandwiches with chips, and other snacks. So don't forget to bring your wallet to Sego or the scent of our Turkey Pesto Panini will torture you every time you walk by.
One more thing we are excited about is that three of the Muse Music employees will be playing at Sego. Jake, Melissa, and Dan are playing their first show as a new band called The Adding Machines at the pond stage 6:00!
Battle of the Bands registration
Image from here
It's that time of year again. November 10-15 will be the Muse Music Battle of the Bands! Bands interested in competing should contact Jake soon, before spots run out at booking@musemusiconline.com. Entry fee (which all go towards the prize money) is $10 per band.
Holy Hiatus, Batman!
So, I forgot about this blog for a while (yeah almost a year), but it shall never be forgotten again. Come one, come all, and read of the Muse Music Cafe noteworthy things once again.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
2 BIG NIGHTS celebrating 2 new businesses, the anniversary of another, local art, and great music!!!!!
Muse Music &.....CAFE!!!!! Our cafe is coming soon! Friday and Saturday, December 7th and 8th will be the grand opening. Next door, Coal Umbrella, a brand new vintage clothing boutique, will be having their grand opening as well. Down the block the always spectacular, always stylin' Mode Boutique will be having their 1 year aniversary with catering. Velour is also having their finals for the battle of the bands. ALL 4 businesses, + Velour and Miestros Giloto Cafe (around the corner on center street) will be hosting artists for the downtown gallary stroll on Friday!!! What an awesome weekend to be in Provo.
You may have noticed changes each time you come into Muse Music. If you can remember, not too long ago we didn't even have a floor. Little by little our little cafe has been coming together with hard work and much appreciated advice from Kristin/"Red" (Previous owner of the beloved and departed Vermillion Skies Cafe). And we're quite proud of the progress we've made. We can't wait for people to see the changes, and finally experience what we have been envisioning for our small space!
The Cafe will serve a variety of drinks, including Itallian Soda's, hot cocoa (with large selection of syrup flavors), steamers, fountain soda's, Rockstar energy drinks, and seasonal drinks, (wassail, eggnog, and spiced cidar for December). In addition to drinks we'll have a few sandwhich selections and tasty sweet pastries, treats, and chocolaty things. Mmmmm.....that is, IF I don't eat all our chocolaty treat inventory.
We will also have some pretty great music rockin' the night away. Jame's Belliston will be having his CD release show with Larusso, Forgotten Charity, and Night Night (all playing accoustic) on Friday the 7th. We have an amazing line-up for Saturday, the 8th. Saint Sebastions School for Wicked Girls http://www.myspace.com/sss4wg, Elizabethan Report http://www.myspace.com/elizabethanreport , Declaration http://www.myspace.com/declaratio, Johan the Angel http://www.myspace.com/johantheangel, and the Kid You Naughts http://www.myspace.com/thekidyounaughts.
You may have noticed changes each time you come into Muse Music. If you can remember, not too long ago we didn't even have a floor. Little by little our little cafe has been coming together with hard work and much appreciated advice from Kristin/"Red" (Previous owner of the beloved and departed Vermillion Skies Cafe). And we're quite proud of the progress we've made. We can't wait for people to see the changes, and finally experience what we have been envisioning for our small space!
The Cafe will serve a variety of drinks, including Itallian Soda's, hot cocoa (with large selection of syrup flavors), steamers, fountain soda's, Rockstar energy drinks, and seasonal drinks, (wassail, eggnog, and spiced cidar for December). In addition to drinks we'll have a few sandwhich selections and tasty sweet pastries, treats, and chocolaty things. Mmmmm.....that is, IF I don't eat all our chocolaty treat inventory.
We will also have some pretty great music rockin' the night away. Jame's Belliston will be having his CD release show with Larusso, Forgotten Charity, and Night Night (all playing accoustic) on Friday the 7th. We have an amazing line-up for Saturday, the 8th. Saint Sebastions School for Wicked Girls http://www.myspace.com/sss4wg, Elizabethan Report http://www.myspace.com/elizabethanreport , Declaration http://www.myspace.com/declaratio, Johan the Angel http://www.myspace.com/johantheangel, and the Kid You Naughts http://www.myspace.com/thekidyounaughts.
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