First/Last-Joshua Christopher of I Am ❤

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I Am ❤
Shadow Lounge
Saturday, August 6, 2011
East Liberty

Hailing from West Chester, PA I Am ❤ is a band that celebrates life with a 'carnivalesque-folk' vibe. They will be bringing their party to Pittsburgh tomorrow and the show is a benefit for bandleader Joshua Christopher's non-profit FEDAP charity, which aims to raise the quality of life in Haiti. Joshua was nice enough to take some time to participate in this edition of First/Last Friday.

The first album you ever bought?
“Head on the Door” by The Cure.


Your last album bought?
The latest from The Builders and the Butchers.


Favorite album of all time?
It tends to vary. Honestly, that could change at any given moment. Probably “Velvet Underground and Nico”.


Least favorite/most disappointing album?
“Interpol” by Interpol. Never lived up to “Turn on Your Bright Lights”.


First concert attended?
A Tribe Called Quest in 1992.

Last concert?
M. Ward.

Favorite concert ever?
Devotchka this year.


Least favorite concert?
From Kaitlyn Burhman-John Mayer


Any thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
All I know about Pittsburgh is that it's got a bit of film scene on the rise. I had a friend spend 6 months there making a film that the executive producer went and spent all the money up on cocaine and hookers. Film never got made obviously, it was called Big Highway.

Thanks so much Joshua. I really admire your efforts. Have a good show but beware there might be traffic detours on the way to the gig due to the filming of Batman. I am sure Christopher Nolan won't be spending too much money on hookers and blow!

First/Last-JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound

JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound

Shadow Lounge
Sunday May 9, 2010
East Liberty

This soul/pop punk band from Chicago is ending a quick East Coast swing in Pittsburgh before heading home to play summer dates. JC was kind enough to participate in this latest installment of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
Blind Melon's self-titled album in 7th grade

Your last album bought?
Janelle Monae - Metropolis: The Chase Suite

Favorite album(s) of all time?
Skunk Anansie - Paranoid & Sunburnt
Mos Def & Talib Kweli are BlackStar
Parliament - The Motor Booty Affair
Steely Dan – Gaucho and Aja

Least favorite/most disappointing album?
I kinda’ just forget about albums I don't like--sorry.

First concert attended?
period: Janet Jackson (during the Rhythm Nation tour) @ The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA
alone: The Offspring/Quicksand/No Use For A Name @ The Expo Center, Pennsauken, NJ

Last concert?
Janelle Monae @ Schuba’s, Chicago

Favorite concert ever?
-Red Hot Chili Peppers/Silverchair/The Rentals in Philly, '96
-Spearhead @ Berkshire Mountain Music Fest (early 2000s)

Least favorite concert?
Mos Def/MF Doom @ The Congress Theater, Chicago 2010 (too may openers and headlined by a 'Doomposter').

Any thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
Too many to list -I lived there for 6 years during and after college.

Thanks JC. Hope to see you May 9th.