SImply Six: The Great White Caps

1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer.  For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later.  Is there such a defining moment for you?


As a child I can't remember a time when I did not want to play music and I started quite early, but the defining moment which steered me toward playing surf rock was when I was brought to see Pulp Fiction in the theatre when I was fifteen.  The perfect marriage of reverb drenched guitar and a shockingly cool imagery set me on a fast track to fender reverb tanks and danelectro guitars.


2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to?  Who are some of your favorites?

I listen to a wide array of things, lately it has been tUnE-yArDs, Wavves, The Japanese Motors, Satan's Pilgrims, The Mummies, Thee Oh Sees, Cheap Time...

3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?


We recently showed up unannounced across the street from the Quiksilver Pro surf competition in Long Beach, NY and started performing, a few hours later we ended up with a huge crowd of people from around the world dancing and hollering, it was truly magical.  A local blog writer was there and you can check out his account of the event here.

4.  Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to?   How much can music influence current events?

 I fully believe music has the ability to change the world, because it has the ability to affect people, and that is where change happens.  If only making the world a more livable place.

5. How has technology affected the music industry?  How has technology affected your career as a musician?

  I feel that technology has opened the world wide open to music from every corner of the world.  From a dude making noise in Michigan (Sick Llama), to a group of crazy cats from Japan playing surf rock (Jackie and the Cedrics), it is all at our fingertips now.  It has also made networking so much easier, so when we go out on the road we can reach the people in the area we are headed to.

6.  Now for my Barbara Walters question:  If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?


 Most definitely a pair of red and white checkered slip-on Vans!