It was a privilege to be able to write a lengthy feature for FLOOD on The Jesus Lizard, one of my top three favorite bands of all time, and for vocalist David Yow and guitarist Duane Denison to speak extensively with me about their reunion(s), wild moments from yesteryear and their new album, Rack. Due to space constraints, FLOOD published an abridged version of the feature that ran roughly 2,000 words. Because The Bad Penny isn’t bound by such limitations, we’re bringing you the “extended and unreleased” version, which runs almost 900 words longer. Enjoy.
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The Jesus Lizard: A Racket of a Resurrection (Extended Version)
Posted in Interviews with tags blues, David Yow, Duane Denison, music, News, rock, the Jesus Lizard on 10/10/2024 by Kurt OrzeckBoise’s Music Scene Just Can’t Get It Together
Posted in Essays with tags boise, music, music-news, News, rock on 04/15/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
Over roughly the past decade, the most popular conversational topic among music fans living in Boise is how the city’s live-music scene continues to build in size and strength, attracting more national acts to perform here than ever before. Locals begrudgingly admit the growth is due to the influx of fresh transplants and the economic boon those newcomers have bequeathed to a city, even if it might forever be referred to as a merely “up-and-coming” place.
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