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Creem City: "Let there be Creem City."
 1) Who was the founder of your band? How did you choose the members of the band?
But
really...jesting aside. The band was just Herb and a drummer and
bassist that are no longer with us jamming in a practice space and
getting some songs together. Herb is not only the shredtastic guitar
player of Creem City, he is also the Papa. Skotfree drunkenly stumbled
into the room and laid down some rhythm guitar parts cause that is his
specialty. Lauren was a transplant to Seattle from the neon city of LA
and magically found her way into the sleazy crew of musicians. Our
current drummer, Booger, and bassist, Beni, were found after a
tumultuous tour to Cali. The lineup is complete - for now.
2) At
the beginning of a career musicians count for fame, money and success.
You’ve got fans and tunes at MySpace. In you opinion, did you manage to
reach what you wanted?
Creem City is always going to be a work in
progress, no matter how popular or famed we become. it's always about
writing more songs and reaching more people.
3) There’s a female vocal in the band, so the question if to the lead singer. How did you take up singing?
Well...I
started out singing classically...so operas and Italian arias. I was
Miss Prim and Proper if you will. But I soon realized that I wanted to
sit among the ranks of Joan Jett, Pat benatar, Chrissy Hines - or at
least on the sidelines. The edge was already in my personality, it just
needed to find its way into my vocals. I was in a goth band for a
while in LA - disco Hospital - but that didn't suit me or my style.
They wanted me to be the next Siouxsie and I just wanted to be
Lauren...which is what Creem City allows me to be. We all work together
wonderfully as individuals and as a band.
4)What’s the story behind the name of the band?
Sleepovers
in the practice space...and collective dreams. Oddly enough we all
awoke one morning, or afternoon...or evening...who is keeping track
these days? And we had the City part down, and the Creem materialized
with talk of whip cream and other possible on stage antics.
5) Could you name the strongest and the weakest traits of the band?
Even
our weaknesses we see as strengths...they are ways we can improve and
learn about ourselves...collectively and individually. Our strength is
definitely that being a band is a democratic process for us: we all
have an equal say in how the band is growing.
6) Did any funny incidents with fans or during performances happen in your career?
Hmmm.
Well
our first show our former bassist thought it would be a good idea to
spray whipcream not only into the audience but on the other band
members. Not really into the idea, the rest of us sprayed him with the
delicious topping and managed to coat his bass. When played at the next
practice the tone was dulled and the strings sticky - so it was off to
the repair shop for the bass. Lesson learned: no desserts on stage...if
you wanna get creemed, don't get whipcreamed.
7) You’ve got several songs. Are you going to record a full length album? If yes, what will it be like?
Most definitely!
It's
just a matter of time and finances. But you can be assured that it will
be a sleazy kick in the pants. Like that first drag of a cigarette
after a shot of jack.
8) Do you stick to your images outside the band?
With
the current, we can honestly say there isn't really an image. How we
dress is who we are. Lauren wears her tutus and ripped tights on and
off stage and has a habit of wearing "no pants." Herb wears his Bat
Bitch shirt to work and to shows...even if the complimenting attire is
changed. Beni has an array of fedoras that he graces us with. Booger's
giant booger tattoo will always be permanent. And Skotfree's unwashed,
cryptkeeper fashion statement is a constant. Image - not so much...but
reality...yes indeed.
9) Tell us about your audience please. Who listens to your music and are there any fans you know personally?
We
try to get to personally know all our fans and are certainly available
for them to just come up and say hi. The Seattle scene is a bit odd,
but we are finding our niche within the dive bars and occasional all
ages venues, even though they are rather scarce. We will play for
anyone as long as they promise to listen.
10) Thank you for the interview. We hope to meet you live. And in the end say a couple of words to our readers please.
Thanks
so much for finding us and to take the time to read this (and for being
literate!! Hi-Five). Keep listening and keep supporting independent
music.
xo
Creem City
Interview by Victoria Scholupova
Tnx to Olga Polomoshnova
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