Sunday, July 22, 2012

Charlotte Richardson Andrews: YELLOW HAIR, FAR AWAY STARE: an interview with ind...

Charlotte Richardson Andrews: YELLOW HAIR, FAR AWAY STARE: an interview with ind...: In the early Noughties, when I was a wide-eyed babydyke and falling in love with every girl I met, I discovered Jamie Babbit’s 1999 cult ...

This is just so wonderfully done. It also reminds me of a conversation I had last night with my bandmate/lifemate. We found out that one of our newest acquaintances was only 17. We were attending a decent sized music festival in the older part of town called the Fulton Mall. It was a huge success and there were a lot of people there to watch some of Fresno's more famous bands. The conversation was about how he felt we are just getting way to old for this. He continued to explain that he didn't want to be a thirty something "dude" trying to act young by playing in bands that no one cares about. I'll be honest, it kind of stung. Are we really too old for this? I asked "What are we SUPPOSED to do?? Settle down with children? (OUT OF THE QUESTION!) Buy a house? With what money?? Work mundane low paying jobs until we die!?!" So when I happened upon this interview with the wonderful Rose Melberg, I couldn't help but feel relieved. She's currently CURRENTLY in 7 bands. Seven bands!! She is my hero and I love her and will continue to admire her forever and ever. I CAN keep doing this and fuck anyone who talks shit. I'm going to keep making music and if my partner wants to quit, that's just fine, but I'm going to carry on doing what I love to do. Now if I can only get over my severe laziness....

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