The second annual BYT Super Sampler is this Saturday at the Howard Theatre. To fully prepare you for this glorious event, we had a glorious photo shoot at the glorious Gibson Guitar Showroom. BYT would like to thank all for artists and the Gibson for letting us be glorious and glamorous.
Dana Bell
Who are you excited to see?
Everyone!!
Why?
Because they are all super!
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
An engaging powerpoint presentation about global warming!!
What’s next for you?
Highway Robbery at Wonderland March 5 with Haywood and which is also my birthday!
Andrew Bucket
Who are you excited to see?
Walking Sticks, Me & This Army, Dana Bell, and GEMS.
Why?
Walking Sticks: Saw them at Wondy and it was this lush and textural music even through that bar room system.
Me & This Army: Because we are very close now after our interview.
Dana Bell: Because she owes me $15.
Gems: Because maybe Lindso will drop Seals “Crazy” for me if I ask nicely.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
I’m currently writing new comedy in such a prolific mania that I cannot predict what jazz tone will come out of me Saturday. It could be “One Night In Tunisia” or it could be “Root Down.”
What’s next for you?
I have a literary piece coming out in March in the next issue of The Intentional Quarterly, which is available online and in major bookstores.
Comedy wise, I’m roasting the panda Bao Bao at the Brixton next Tuesday.
DDM
Who are you excited to see?
I’m excited to see Me And This Army. I love seeing live bands and I think they have a very cool sound.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
Saturday I have a very energetic set planned. I want people to have a great time.
What’s next for you?
I’m currently working on my new EP ‘Life On Sale’ for a spring/summer release.
Michael Foody
Who are you excited to see?
Jamel.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
Just dynamiting the mind prison of capitalist indoctrination.
Russ Green
Who are you excited to see?
Sheila D. Yeah
Why?
Had the pleasure of meeting her Sunday. She’s got great vision and I’m eager to see her perform live. If her stage presence matches her hunger she’s certain to be incredible.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
Hopefully my wife will come so we can celebrate our anniversary (March 3rd) on the cheap – she loves concerts!
What’s next for you?
I’ll be co-hosting a comedy fundraiser for supporters of the Special Olympics.
Jamel Johnson
Who are you excited to see?
I’m excited to see the funny moms clique and Farma Wes.
Why?
Cuz that’s my homies.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
I’m gonna live tweet a bunch of kids playing with a barrel of monkeys
What’s next for you?
More shows in the world.
Howard Lester
Who are you excited to see?
I’m excited to see all the bands. I love live music! If I had to pick just one band it’d be Coup Sauvage & the Snips (and not solely because I’ve interviewed them).
Why?
Their video for “Sneaks” gives me LIFE. I live for that dramatic feel.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
My outfit, per usual.
What’s next for you?
Hopefully a lot more comedy, writing, performing, whatever i can put my hands in…who can say for sure? Life has been a crazy ride and I’ve recently learned to just enjoy the ride. You know Jesus (or whoever) take the wheel (or whatever). Google me though, they’ll know when I know, if not before.
Loud Boyz
Who are you excited to see?
ALL THE BANDS
Why?
#FRIENDSHIP
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
BEIN’ LOUD
What’s next for you?
MARCH 22 AT DC9
Me & This Army
Who are you excited to see?
We’re excited to see the whole shabang, man!
Why?
We’re all pretty different and I think that makes a great show.
Do you have anything special in store forSaturday?
Maybe a new song, maybe not….Actually. Yes, a new song.
What’s next for you?
EP release in the summer hopefully and Broccoli City Fest on April 19th!
Ras Nebyu
Who are you excited to see?
SHEILA D YEAH & FARMA WES.
Why?
CUZ THE BE CRANKIN.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
NOTHIN BUT CRANK.
What’s next for you?
VIDEOS & MORE CRANKIN.
Pleasure Curses
Who are you excited to see?
All the bands. A crowded theater dancing.
Why?
Many of them are outside our general circle of friends and we’re hunting for new collaborations
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
A new song
What’s next for you?
A split 7″ record and EP release down the line. bunch of local shows
Jenn Tisdale
Who are you excited to see?
President Barack Obama. I heard he was going to be there. He won’t follow me on Twitter though he does follow people in Canada who can’t even vote for him.
Why?
I have no idea why he follows Canadians. I’m sure they’re fine people but honestly what do we really know about them?
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
I’d love to ask The President what kind of dirt Canada has on him. There is clearly no other reason why he would follow those guys over me.
What’s next for you?
A trip to Canada. Obviously.
Haywood Turnipseed Jr
What’s next for you?
Ras Nebyu and Pleasure Curses.
Why?
I’m really interested in seeing Ras Nebyu’s stage show; I’ve seen him in freestyle battles, and he’s always good.
I saw Pleasure Curses a perform a few weeks back, and they killed! I’m really interested in seeing them perform on a bigger stage.
Haywood’s son does not appear to share his father’s feelings on Pleasure Curses. -ed
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
A guest appearance from Bruno Mars.
What’s next for you?
Bucket & Bands at The Dunes on Feb 27, An Evening of Comedy, at the Embassy of Weedonia on March 15th, Attack of The Comics at Solly’s Tavern on the first and third Tuesday of the month, Highway Robbery at the Wonderland Ballroom on the first Wednesday of the month, Tuesday’s with Funnie’ at the Brixton.
The Walking Sticks
Who are you excited to see?
DDM
Why?
“Feet lookin’ like a sandbox, you need to put on some socks” -DDM
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
Denim boots.
What’s next for you?
Rock and Roll Hotel April 11 with the Sea Life and Brenda.
Brandon Wetherbee
Who are you excited to see?
David Carter’s introduction of DDM. Adam Friedland.
Why?
The David Carter/DDM interview ran 99-minutes.
I’d like to finish my bro-date with Adam.
Do you have anything special in store for Saturday?
An AA meeting with Loud Boyz.
What’s next for you?
Rolling cat hair off my clothes.
