"Low-key but with a sinister edge at times, Gold and the Rush’s brand of
roots-based, alt-country rock is a hypnotic hybrid of old and new.
Supported by a tight rhythm section, augmented by some expert guitar
noodling and spearheaded by McGregor’s shaky, yet haunting voice, Gold
and the Rush are the kind of band that can soundtrack both the fun night
out on the town and the inevitable despairing morning hangover
(sometimes in the same song, in fact)." - Mark Rozeman (Paste)
The first album you ever bought?
Blink 182 “Dude Ranch”.
Your last album bought?
Jay Farrar and Ben Gibbard's “One Fast Move Or I'm Gone”.
Favorite album of all time?
That's hard. Bruce Springsteen's “Nebraska”.
Least favorite/most disappointing
album?
Glenn Frey's “After Hours” (OK...it's gotta be damn hard to top “Eagles” 1972).
First concert attended?
Dixie Chicks with my mom at Staples Center in Los Angeles. I was the only boy
in our group.
Last concert?
The Ton Ton's with My Father's Rifle and Dominique Lejeune at Gasa Gasa in New
Orleans.
Favorite concert ever?
Blink 182 at Voodoo Fest.
Least favorite concert?
I asked a girl out in an Italian restaurant in DC but after she accepted she
threw up and then said no. There was a jazz sax player performing that night
and yeah, that show didn't leave me gleeing. But the guy did have some serious
chops.
Any thoughts,
experiences about Pittsburgh?
Well, I've never been to Pittsburgh but if Gold and the Rush ever passes
through I'd love to check out Two Mellon Center. I think that building is
beautiful.
Thanks, Jake. A Pittsburgh gig would be awesome. How about Sunday, January 5th at Howler's, perhaps? I'll be glad to take you to Two Mellon Center to check it out.
Kicking off my ten years covering the Pittsburgh music scene in 2014 with a kick-ass 'pre-party' at Howler's Coyote Cafe. Please come out and support local music!
