Who The Fuck Are You, Man? I'm Drew Church
1. So … who the fuck are you?
- Andrew Hamilton Church. Fop, dandy, and sot.
2. Tell us about your myoosikal self (bands, background, etc.) - I’ve been a hack bass player since I was fourteen. Which has been really fun. Most bass players start out on the guitar and end up stuck with the bass for lack of killer lead skills. But I on the other hand never had so lofty goals. My motto is aim low and you shall not be disappointed. It’s been working like a charm ever since!
3. Thoughts on vinyl:
- Its really important to use baby powder to get those pants. They are a hit at the Wet Spot though.
4. Thoughts on taco trucks:
- GREATEST INVENTION IN THE WORLD. Wheels. Lengua. Makes me want to go back to high school and take Spanish again.
5. Thoughts on whiskey:
- Whiskey makes me walk funny. I’m more of a tequila man myself. Gin on the other hand makes me kind of mean. I avoid that at all costs. Back in the gin days I would go home to my girlfriend and immediately make a bed on the couch as I knew that would be where I would be sleeping later that night. So I’ve sworn that off for the betterment of my love life. Whiskey and ginger is a pretty swell drink. Did I mention that I was a sot?
6. The show Cops asks The Cops to re-cut the show’s theme. “Good idea, ‘Bad Boys’ is tired” – OR – “Why rumble with perfection?”
- I hate that fucking song. The Cops are currently writing a new theme song for the show cops. Possibly song titles we are throwing around are Innocent until proven guilty or 20 years for weed possession? Or maybe Put on a shirt you drunk hillbilly. Not sure yet. When we get those hot licks on song magnetic tape and verb it up we’ll get you a copy.
7. You’re a distinguished man of variety: tell us about your fave basses.
- I have a 66 P bass made by the Fender company. His name is Grandpa. He is a dignified old gentleman. I also have a 76 P bass. He’s a bit more of upstart. And a little chubbier.
8. Does the Drew go to church?
- If by church you mean the Hazlewood then yes. If on the other hand you mean the place with uncomfortable chairs and the free coffee then no.
9. Fave Judith Light moment is:
- Um, that’s a tough one. Probably skinny dipping on mushrooms at the Unicorn festival.
10. Fave garage rock band is:
- Sonics. Or the Reigning Sound.
11. The wildest moment you ever had on tour is:
- Once in Florida we ate at this restaurant that was so bad that I was positive that food poisoning was in the mail. That was pretty scary and wild. In Alabama with The Super Suckers Eddie and I both ate these pulled pork sandwiches that actually did give me food poisoning and I decided to party through it while Eddie had a quite day at the hotel and in effect drinking made it a million times worse causing me to walk to a drug store in New Orleans and buy pepto Bismol at 7 in the morning. I was chugging the stuff in the store because my stomach was so bad. As I was staggering back to the hotel it all came up in front of a bus stop crowded with people on there way to work. They probably thought I was an alien. I was like a pink geyser. Gross. That was wild.
12. Do you struggle with Paul Weller’s fake tan?
- That shit looks pretty legit to me but I could be wrong. Maybe he goes on Holiday a lot to warmer climes.
15. Best hangover cure involves:
- Rancho Bravo Taco Truck delivered. Light House coffee delivered. New York Times Sunday Edition delivered. Night mask. Baths. American Pie 2. That shit is only funny when I’m all honked up.
16. Top three tips for touring:
- Alone time. Clean socks. Be sensitive to your band mates and don’t be a baby. Everybody is just as tired and dirty and hungover as you. Crack jokes. Make up an awesome dance or be like dave weeks and sing Lita Ford songs at the top of you lungs while punch dancing it out in a parking lot.
17. What is more important: instrument, sound or coolness of look?
- Sound. I have always been a fan of awesome musicians playing the most fucked up instruments. My pal Brian in the band Red Fang is one of the greatest living guitar players and he plays some weird fender that someone tried to customize with a band saw. It looks like a piece of drift wood. But he can play it pretty good. As far as coolness of look goes it gets tough. On one hand we have Devo. They look cool. And then there was grunge. Um that look is pretty bad. Shorts? That was kind of like walking in on your parents having sex. But the tunes were rocking. So yes sound is by far more important.
18. Best outfit for working on a crossword puzzle:
- My father always did the NYT Crossword in his underwear. Which may have been his secret weapon against Will Shortz. I myself prefer a smoking jacket. Or a nice vest.
19. Why is the USA Today crossword not fun?
- I hate that paper. And oddly it is the one paper you can get anywhere. So I have definitely done the cross word in it. I think it is because with Shortz I understand his logic. But in the USA Today I will get an answer and will get all pissed off because it seems too cute or awkward. Does that make me elitist?
20. Ever finished a Saturday New York Times crossword? Friday? (Without use of the internet-machine)?
- I have finished 2 Fridays. Never finished a Saturday.
21. Meatballs or Spaceballs?
- I love me some Meatballs.
22. The first record you ever bought (don’t lie and “indy it up” dude):
- I borrowed 5 bucks from my mom and bought Highway to Hell on cassette.
23. The last record you bought is:
- The Pink Fairies. Kings of Oblivion. They just re-issued it on vinyl.
24. Top three essential pieces of your music collection:
- Howlin Wolf. The record is on Cadet Concept and its called “This is Howlin Wolfs new record and he doesn’t like it”. Its Howlin Wolf backed by a psychedelic back up band. Fleetwood Mac- Rumors. Captain Beef Heart Safe as milk.
25. Best break up record:
- Songs for Orphans by the Reigning Sound
27. Thoughts on pedicures:
- I just had my first one recently in Walla Walla with my mother on her 60th birthday. My shit looks good.
28. How important is hair to a band?
- It’s super important until you start loosing it and then It doesn’t matter a bit. Unless you are a hair metal band like Quiet Riot and your hair line goes south. That’s trouble.
29. Danny Glover: Man he is “getting’ too old for this shit” – OR – trained actor and buddy cop film genius?
- Never heard of him. Next question.
30. Three bands everyone should be listening to at the moment: The Reigning Sound. I dig the new MGMT record a lot. And the Oh Sees.
- Andrew Hamilton Church. Fop, dandy, and sot.
2. Tell us about your myoosikal self (bands, background, etc.) - I’ve been a hack bass player since I was fourteen. Which has been really fun. Most bass players start out on the guitar and end up stuck with the bass for lack of killer lead skills. But I on the other hand never had so lofty goals. My motto is aim low and you shall not be disappointed. It’s been working like a charm ever since!
3. Thoughts on vinyl:
- Its really important to use baby powder to get those pants. They are a hit at the Wet Spot though.
4. Thoughts on taco trucks:
- GREATEST INVENTION IN THE WORLD. Wheels. Lengua. Makes me want to go back to high school and take Spanish again.
5. Thoughts on whiskey:
- Whiskey makes me walk funny. I’m more of a tequila man myself. Gin on the other hand makes me kind of mean. I avoid that at all costs. Back in the gin days I would go home to my girlfriend and immediately make a bed on the couch as I knew that would be where I would be sleeping later that night. So I’ve sworn that off for the betterment of my love life. Whiskey and ginger is a pretty swell drink. Did I mention that I was a sot?
6. The show Cops asks The Cops to re-cut the show’s theme. “Good idea, ‘Bad Boys’ is tired” – OR – “Why rumble with perfection?”
- I hate that fucking song. The Cops are currently writing a new theme song for the show cops. Possibly song titles we are throwing around are Innocent until proven guilty or 20 years for weed possession? Or maybe Put on a shirt you drunk hillbilly. Not sure yet. When we get those hot licks on song magnetic tape and verb it up we’ll get you a copy.
7. You’re a distinguished man of variety: tell us about your fave basses.
- I have a 66 P bass made by the Fender company. His name is Grandpa. He is a dignified old gentleman. I also have a 76 P bass. He’s a bit more of upstart. And a little chubbier.
8. Does the Drew go to church?
- If by church you mean the Hazlewood then yes. If on the other hand you mean the place with uncomfortable chairs and the free coffee then no.
9. Fave Judith Light moment is:
- Um, that’s a tough one. Probably skinny dipping on mushrooms at the Unicorn festival.
10. Fave garage rock band is:
- Sonics. Or the Reigning Sound.
11. The wildest moment you ever had on tour is:
- Once in Florida we ate at this restaurant that was so bad that I was positive that food poisoning was in the mail. That was pretty scary and wild. In Alabama with The Super Suckers Eddie and I both ate these pulled pork sandwiches that actually did give me food poisoning and I decided to party through it while Eddie had a quite day at the hotel and in effect drinking made it a million times worse causing me to walk to a drug store in New Orleans and buy pepto Bismol at 7 in the morning. I was chugging the stuff in the store because my stomach was so bad. As I was staggering back to the hotel it all came up in front of a bus stop crowded with people on there way to work. They probably thought I was an alien. I was like a pink geyser. Gross. That was wild.
12. Do you struggle with Paul Weller’s fake tan?
- That shit looks pretty legit to me but I could be wrong. Maybe he goes on Holiday a lot to warmer climes.
15. Best hangover cure involves:
- Rancho Bravo Taco Truck delivered. Light House coffee delivered. New York Times Sunday Edition delivered. Night mask. Baths. American Pie 2. That shit is only funny when I’m all honked up.
16. Top three tips for touring:
- Alone time. Clean socks. Be sensitive to your band mates and don’t be a baby. Everybody is just as tired and dirty and hungover as you. Crack jokes. Make up an awesome dance or be like dave weeks and sing Lita Ford songs at the top of you lungs while punch dancing it out in a parking lot.
17. What is more important: instrument, sound or coolness of look?
- Sound. I have always been a fan of awesome musicians playing the most fucked up instruments. My pal Brian in the band Red Fang is one of the greatest living guitar players and he plays some weird fender that someone tried to customize with a band saw. It looks like a piece of drift wood. But he can play it pretty good. As far as coolness of look goes it gets tough. On one hand we have Devo. They look cool. And then there was grunge. Um that look is pretty bad. Shorts? That was kind of like walking in on your parents having sex. But the tunes were rocking. So yes sound is by far more important.
18. Best outfit for working on a crossword puzzle:
- My father always did the NYT Crossword in his underwear. Which may have been his secret weapon against Will Shortz. I myself prefer a smoking jacket. Or a nice vest.
19. Why is the USA Today crossword not fun?
- I hate that paper. And oddly it is the one paper you can get anywhere. So I have definitely done the cross word in it. I think it is because with Shortz I understand his logic. But in the USA Today I will get an answer and will get all pissed off because it seems too cute or awkward. Does that make me elitist?
20. Ever finished a Saturday New York Times crossword? Friday? (Without use of the internet-machine)?
- I have finished 2 Fridays. Never finished a Saturday.
21. Meatballs or Spaceballs?
- I love me some Meatballs.
22. The first record you ever bought (don’t lie and “indy it up” dude):
- I borrowed 5 bucks from my mom and bought Highway to Hell on cassette.
23. The last record you bought is:
- The Pink Fairies. Kings of Oblivion. They just re-issued it on vinyl.
24. Top three essential pieces of your music collection:
- Howlin Wolf. The record is on Cadet Concept and its called “This is Howlin Wolfs new record and he doesn’t like it”. Its Howlin Wolf backed by a psychedelic back up band. Fleetwood Mac- Rumors. Captain Beef Heart Safe as milk.
25. Best break up record:
- Songs for Orphans by the Reigning Sound
27. Thoughts on pedicures:
- I just had my first one recently in Walla Walla with my mother on her 60th birthday. My shit looks good.
28. How important is hair to a band?
- It’s super important until you start loosing it and then It doesn’t matter a bit. Unless you are a hair metal band like Quiet Riot and your hair line goes south. That’s trouble.
29. Danny Glover: Man he is “getting’ too old for this shit” – OR – trained actor and buddy cop film genius?
- Never heard of him. Next question.
30. Three bands everyone should be listening to at the moment: The Reigning Sound. I dig the new MGMT record a lot. And the Oh Sees.
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