"It’s no secret that roots-focused Americana music has come back onto the
scene with an acute ferocity. But while others are mining the past for
inspiration, trying to connect modern times with those of a slower,
rustic and community-based livelihood, Duquette Johnston emerges with
this balance already infused in his being and his music, and with his
upcoming album Rabbit Runs A Destiny, he shows how expansive and innovative it can be when you embrace home and yet are willing to leave it.
Over his last three records, Johnston explored his relationship with
Alabama, where he’s been a fixture in the music scene for over twenty
years, offering many raw looks at his time coming out of 90’s rock and
roll (he founded and played bass for Verbena before the band signed to
Capitol Records), the costs of fame and the toll it can take on the
creative mind. But through the trials, three exquisite records emerged,
each building on the others’ strengths and revealing Johnston’s knack at
writing songs in his own commanding voice."
Check out Duquette at his official Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud, and YouTube. We close out the week of my coverage of the Paste 50 States Project in Alabama with Duquette Johnston. He released his latest album, "Rabbit Runs A Destiny" through a successful PledgeMusic campaign, which I always love to hear about. My thanks to Duquette for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last.
The first album you ever bought?
I think it was AC/DC “Back In Black”, it was so long ago.
I think it was AC/DC “Back In Black”, it was so long ago.
Your last album bought?
The National “Trouble Will Find Me”.
The National “Trouble Will Find Me”.
Favorite album of all time?
Man that is hard to narrow down one album out of the thousands that I love. One I that I never get tired of is Neil Young “On the Beach”.
Man that is hard to narrow down one album out of the thousands that I love. One I that I never get tired of is Neil Young “On the Beach”.
Least favorite/most disappointing
album?
If a record is disappointing I toss it aside and forget about it.
If a record is disappointing I toss it aside and forget about it.
First concert attended?
My first concert I ever attended was the Bee Gees. My mom had just moved us to Birmingham, Alabama and had not baby sitter. I think it was at the end of 1979 and she took me and my brother and sister to the concert. That memory has never left my mind.
My first concert I ever attended was the Bee Gees. My mom had just moved us to Birmingham, Alabama and had not baby sitter. I think it was at the end of 1979 and she took me and my brother and sister to the concert. That memory has never left my mind.
Last concert?
I saw my friends Amasa Hines from Little Rock play this weekend.
I saw my friends Amasa Hines from Little Rock play this weekend.
Favorite concert ever?
Pavement.
Pavement.
Least favorite concert?
Pavement.
Pavement.
Any thoughts, experiences about
Pittsburgh?
Man to be honest it has been quite some time since I have been to Pittsburgh. Hoping that will change very soon and I can get some new experiences up there.
Man to be honest it has been quite some time since I have been to Pittsburgh. Hoping that will change very soon and I can get some new experiences up there.
Thanks so much, Duquette. Here's hoping you do make it back to Pittsburgh soon.
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