Video Interview: Boston’s 7-11 Jesus – Fans of Smashing Pumpkins, Maneka – Are Converting Noise-Rock Fans With a (Gasp!) Positive Attitude
Join arguably the most amicable noise-rock band to ever come out of Boston – all three members of 7-11 Jesus, in fact – for some lighthearted fun, lotsa laughs and maybe the most definitive account yet of their history, in this recent interview with The Bad Penny. We caught up with the trio shortly after the conclusion of a tour of theirs that ended on June 26 at Wildflower Festival.
Vocalist/guitarist August Darula, drummer Will “The Thrill” Bryan and bassist “Animal” Adam Rioux (The Bad Penny has dibs on the latter nickname) will win you over with their collective humble charm. In fact, they’re probably the first Bostonians to claim such attributes. But in the event their gnarly and noisy music doesn’t, 7-11 Jesus’ recently released White Noise full-length will seal the deal.
In this recent conversation with The Bad Penny, 7-11 Jesus discuss their muses – which include Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlain and Bad Penny pals Merry Brigade. The trio also recently wrapped touring with Maneka, one of 7-11 Jesus’ favorite bands – and discussed how their good nature and diligence have fueled the musicians’ ambition for more than six years.
Note on your calendar that 7-11 Jesus will preach to the soon-to-be-converted with an August 22 gig at Keyes Field in Milford, New Hampshire. In the meantime, familiarize yourselves with their extensive catalog (available at 7-11jesus.bandcamp.com) so you can sing along with their growing congregation when you attend the show.
Get the full 411 on 7-11 Jesus on their website, the conveniently named 711jesus.com. And go to their Bandcamp page, where the group generously has its catalog available at a pay-what-you-want rate.
And catch the band play Aug. 22 at Keyes Field in Milford, New Hampshire. Tickets are here.
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