Cherokee Red landed on my radar about a month, maybe two months ago. I’ve fallen for their tracks "Nightmares & Lullabies" and “Heavy Soul” which led me to wanting to know more about the band. With their self-titled debut album being released April 16, and a show at Bowery Electric the same night, it seemed like the perfect time to get to know a bit more about the band.
I sent over some questions; the band's Charles Davis sent over some answers. This is the result of our Q& A. Check it out below.
Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): Tell us a little about yourself. How did the band come together?
Charles Davis (CD): Did and does come through the singing siren of our home city Wilkes- Barre, PA and our mutual respect for one another.
I sent over some questions; the band's Charles Davis sent over some answers. This is the result of our Q& A. Check it out below.
Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): Tell us a little about yourself. How did the band come together?
Charles Davis (CD): Did and does come through the singing siren of our home city Wilkes- Barre, PA and our mutual respect for one another.
(QNYC): How would you describe your sound to those who may be unfamiliar with your work?
(CD): A dream sequence; Fleetwood Mac jamming with Grizzly Bear to a mountainous sunset.
(QNYC): Who are some of your musical influences?
(CD): Friends/ Family, Marvin Gaye, Django Reinhardt, King Tubby, Sigur Ros, Thelonius Monk, Beach Boys, Paco De Lucia, Flaming Lips, Fela Kuti, one another...
(QNYC): You have a new album coming out on April 16; tell us a bit about it.
(CD): It is gorgeous. Stunning harmony moving seamlessly from outer space to your front porch. 100% DIY, Organic and Bio- Dynamic; a few beautiful moments composed and performed by some of the most intriguing individuals you will meet, continually aging more and more beautiful as you listen deeper.
(QNYC): Tell us about your song writing process. Do the lyrics come first or the music?
(CD): They are one and the same. The songs speak and you listen; music is the language of the intangible.
(QNYC): Time for the infamous “What was the last...” question.
What was the last…
...song you intentionally listened to?
Elizeth Cardoso - Manha de Carnaval
...record you bought?
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
...concert you went to?
Saint Claire @ Glasslands in Williamsburg (they played with us, and it was a great show)
...book you read?
Food of the Gods - Terence McKenna
...movie you watched?
Fishing with John (actually, kind of a show)
(QNYC): In parting, is there anything you’d like to say to your fans?
(CD): Keep an ear to the ground.
If you're in the NYC area, head down to Bowery Electric and show Cherokee Red some love. Here are the details.
(QNYC): Tell us about your song writing process. Do the lyrics come first or the music?
(CD): They are one and the same. The songs speak and you listen; music is the language of the intangible.
(QNYC): Time for the infamous “What was the last...” question.
What was the last…
...song you intentionally listened to?
Elizeth Cardoso - Manha de Carnaval
...record you bought?
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
...concert you went to?
Saint Claire @ Glasslands in Williamsburg (they played with us, and it was a great show)
...book you read?
Food of the Gods - Terence McKenna
...movie you watched?
Fishing with John (actually, kind of a show)
(QNYC): In parting, is there anything you’d like to say to your fans?
(CD): Keep an ear to the ground.
If you're in the NYC area, head down to Bowery Electric and show Cherokee Red some love. Here are the details.
Black River Quartet, Sound Rabbit, Tanner Walle, Isaiah Panther
Tuesday, April 16
Bowery Electric
327 Bowery
New York, NY
Doors: 6:30PM / Show: 7:00 PM
Free
21+
