Band logo courtesy of Jordan Beckham and Rexa Rae
Friday, September 14, 2012
Aliquippa
"Lullaby Engine formed its current lineup in 2012. Bassist Jonathan
Bagamery, after a two year stint with longtime Pittsburgh punks
Liverball, culled a backlog of original riffs and pop song structures
dating to his days with Western Pennsylvania group Paris Green. In
lyricist and lead vocalist Rexa Rae, he saw the chance to unearth
unrecorded gems while integrating a high powered vocal, a talent new to the scene.
The blending of the old chemistry with new ingredients, namely Rexa's
smoky vocal and sultry lyricism layered over novel rock frameworks,
mixes an irresistible potion, stirring avid dreams in even the most
disaffected listener."
The band takes part in a showcase featuring female fronted rock bands this Friday at The Fallout Shelter along with The Awful Waffles and Wings of Armor. My thanks to Bill Merante (Drums), Jonathan Bagamery (Bass), Rexa Rae (Vocals), and Stephen McMillen (Guitar) for taking a few to participate in this edition of First/Last.
The first
album you ever bought?
Bill: John Lennon, “Imagine”.
Bill: John Lennon, “Imagine”.
Jonathan: The
Beatles, “Rubber Soul”.
Rexa: N'sync?
Maybe . . . .
Stephen: U2, “Boy”.
Your last
album bought?
Bill: Field
Music, “Plumb”.
Jonathan:
Huntress, “Spell Eater”.
Rexa: Well, I
usually just download my music. I think the last group of songs were from Eli Young
Band. Surprisingly, I love country music.
Stephen:
Generation X, “Perfect Hits”.
Favorite
album of all time?
Bill: British
Sea Power, “Do You Like Rock Music?”.
Jonathan: Crystal
Castles, “Crystal Castles II”. But I tend to prefer listening to singles.
Rexa: I would
name one, but it wouldn't be honest because I love a good amount of different
types of music.
Stephen: Big
Country, “The Crossing”; The Police, “Regatta de Blanc”; Radiohead, “OK
Computer”; The Beatles, “Rubber Soul”; Led Zeppelin, “Physical Graffiti”.
No music fan, especially a musician, should have to pick a favorite.
Least
favorite/most disappointing album?
Bill: Radiohead,
“King of Limbs”.
Jonathan: I
once bought a Bjork cassette that I hated so much that I took it back to the
store and demanded my money back.
Rexa: My
friend and I picked up an album to blare a few weeks ago while we were cleaning
out the car. She convinced me that the sound track to Coyote Ugly was the best
choice. It wasn't.
Stephen: I am
sure that I have long forgotten whatever unmemorable record that was.
First concert
attended?
Bill: ‘Beatlemania’.
Jonathan:
R.E.M., 10,000 Maniacs. Pittsburgh Civic Arena, 1987.
Rexa: I think
it was Britney Spears.
Stephen: The
Firm, ‘Radio Active’ Tour. May 5th, 1985. The Civic Arena,
Pittsburgh, PA. It was my birthday, and
I was very excited to see Jimmy Page.
Last concert?
Bill: The
Shins.
Jonathan:
Rasputina, Mr. Smalls Theatre. Pittsburgh, 2011.
Rexa: Toby
Keith, but I just wanted to see Brantley Gilbert open for him, ha ha.
Stephen: U2,
360 Tour. July 26th, 2011. Heinz Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA.
Interpol
opened.
Favorite
concert ever?
Bill: Radiohead.
Jonathan: The
first Lollapalooza tour. I saw it twice, Cleveland and Fairfax, VA. 1991.
Rexa: Jason
Alden!
Stephen: U2, ‘The
Joshua Tree’ Tour. October 13th, 1987. Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA.
Least
favorite concert?
Bill: Modest
Mouse.
Jonathan: I
can’t remember. But I do remember Steve being sick at the Love & Rockets
show, as mentioned below.
Rexa:
Probably one of the hundreds of concerts with kids screaming the whole
time. LOL.
Stephen: Just
like the "least favorite album" question: I have attended so
many shows there wouldn't have been a reason to remember what I didn't
like. Not my least favorite, but I do remember feeling ill in the midst
of Love and Rockets, Mighty Lemon Drops and Bubblemen on April 26th, 1988, at
The Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh, PA.
Favorite
thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
Bill: Fine
dining, excellent sports franchises, angry yinzers lurking round every corner.
Jonathan: I
like roaming the streets early in the morning. I like the little family owned
businesses. I like buying records and going to shows.
Rexa: I have
had SO many amazing opportunities and experiences in Pittsburgh. I wouldn't be
the person I am today if I lived somewhere else. This place has so many things
to offer.
Stephen: I
moved to North Carolina for a few years. I wanted to be close to Chapel
Hill and the whole Merge Records/Superchunk scene. I missed the culture of
Pittsburgh, and I had to return to where all my friends are.
Thanks, guys. Girls rockin' out? Sounds like a really fun night!
1 comment:
i like the way to structured your blog and the discussion as well
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