Evan C.

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Robert Pollard

Normal Happiness
Merge (2006)

After the now-legendary, myth-making years in the basement with a guy named Tobin and the other Mitch Mitchell working shamelessly towards what would become Bee Thousand (while still teaching middle school Social Studies, no less) and Spin's review naming same "Record of the Year," some say it's all been downhill for Pollard and his raving gangs of rockers. And how … Read more

Keene Brothers

Blues and Boogie Shoes
Fading Captain (2006)

Everybody's got a little something to say about Robert Pollard these days. Drunk, father, master singer-vocalist. Many years ago, long before the advent of the Internet a close friend remarked how Pollard could basically do no wrong as he has the gift of having the voice of a bell. True enough. Once again, it's all here on display in Blues … Read more

The Dick Cavett Show

Rock Icons DVD
Sony (2005)

My parents dug Dick Cavett, or at least I think they did. My dad certainly dressed enough like him - the rayon slacks, horrible monster-size lapel shirts, and maybe they spoke in a similar way too. I know, too, that like Cavett, my dad snuck a joint or two, socially of course. Still, who can really remember much about the … Read more

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John Frusciante

Interviews

However little you may think of the nowadays more-or-less declasse (in indie circles, anyway) punk/funk band Red Hot Chili Peppers, if you're a pop music lover it's still pretty hard to ignore the seemingly extraterrestrial talent of their lead guitarist/songwriter John Frusciante. John's immense contributions to multi platinum recordings such as 'By The Way,' 'Californication,' & 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' … Read more

Evan Dando

Interviews

Scene Point Blank writer Evan Chase sat down to talk with former Lemonheads singer-songwriter Evan Dando upon the release of his first solo recording, Baby I’m Bored, out now on Bar None records. Scene Point Blank: Nice to finally meet you, Evan. Evan Dando: Nice to meet you, Evan. Scene Point Blank: We crossed paths a few times, back in … Read more