"The dusk begins to melt away into the heavens, blending the horizon into inevitable mirage. Heat waves descend in the distance
as two shadowy figures begin to come into view. One: the old timer, an
axe in each hand and a scowl on his lips. The other: the bandito with a
short fuse and a low gauge crowd pleaser slung high on his hip.
Such is the beginning, and ultimate end of The Mixus Brothers. Sworn to
avenge their alleged slights they travel the dark roads of an America
that misunderstands and underestimates them. They're out for
revenge, they're coming for you...and nothing will stand in their
way...so be on the lookout, Jebbh and Red think your town may be next..."
The Mixus Brothers is an Americana band from Pittsburgh who will be performing songs from their new album Let the Cards Decide this Saturday (5/7) at Diesel Club Lounge as they support Mail the Horse from Brooklyn. I want to thank Johnny Willett AKA Red Mixus (Drums/Vocals) and Jacob Stempky AKA Jebbh Mixus (Guitar/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last.
The first album you ever bought?
Red Mixus: First LP I was ever given was Nervous Night by The Hooters; first tape I ever bought with my own money was Motley Cru's Girls, girls, girls; and the first CD I bought was Invisible Touch by Genesis....
Jebbh Mixus: First albums I ever bought were (on the same day in 1986) the 45’s of the singles “Stand By Me” (from the soundtrack of the movie) and the Bangles “Walk Like An Egyptian” … I listened to them about 10 times each that night.
Red Mixus: First LP I was ever given was Nervous Night by The Hooters; first tape I ever bought with my own money was Motley Cru's Girls, girls, girls; and the first CD I bought was Invisible Touch by Genesis....
Jebbh Mixus: First albums I ever bought were (on the same day in 1986) the 45’s of the singles “Stand By Me” (from the soundtrack of the movie) and the Bangles “Walk Like An Egyptian” … I listened to them about 10 times each that night.
Your last album bought?
Red: I'm a vinyl guy, always have been since my youth. Something about how they feel and the great artwork and inserts...so the last few records I bought were by The Cars, Christopher Cross and Grand Funk Railroad.
Jebbh: Last album I bought was Roger Miller’s Greatest Hits.
Red: I'm a vinyl guy, always have been since my youth. Something about how they feel and the great artwork and inserts...so the last few records I bought were by The Cars, Christopher Cross and Grand Funk Railroad.
Jebbh: Last album I bought was Roger Miller’s Greatest Hits.
Favorite album of all time?
Red: That's always tough. Even genre to genre would be difficult. I mean, could you make a genuine case that At Folsom Prison is or isn't better than Led Zeppelin III? I once listed Neutral Milk Hotel's On Avery Island as the best alt rock album of all time, but I have no doubt that I could debate twenty other albums are better as well...
Jebbh: It keeps changing for me, but some of my favorites are Beach Boys - Pet Sounds, James Taylor – Greatest Hits, Pink Floyd – Obscured By Clouds, A-Ha – Scoundrel Days, Led Zeppelin II, Nirvana – Nevermind, Ice Cube – Death Certificate, PJ Harvey - To Bring You My Love, The Shins – Chutes Too Narrow, The Osborne Brothers – Once More , The M’s – Future Women, M-Ward – Transfiguration of Vincent, The Radar Brothers – The Fallen Leaf Pages, The Fruit Bats – Tripper.
Red: That's always tough. Even genre to genre would be difficult. I mean, could you make a genuine case that At Folsom Prison is or isn't better than Led Zeppelin III? I once listed Neutral Milk Hotel's On Avery Island as the best alt rock album of all time, but I have no doubt that I could debate twenty other albums are better as well...
Jebbh: It keeps changing for me, but some of my favorites are Beach Boys - Pet Sounds, James Taylor – Greatest Hits, Pink Floyd – Obscured By Clouds, A-Ha – Scoundrel Days, Led Zeppelin II, Nirvana – Nevermind, Ice Cube – Death Certificate, PJ Harvey - To Bring You My Love, The Shins – Chutes Too Narrow, The Osborne Brothers – Once More , The M’s – Future Women, M-Ward – Transfiguration of Vincent, The Radar Brothers – The Fallen Leaf Pages, The Fruit Bats – Tripper.
Least favorite/most disappointing
album?
Red: Any/all 'comeback albums' or 'reunion albums' by bands who should have/could have broken up and stayed broken up. Also anything by The Police or The Eagles...yuck.
Jebbh: Radiohead – In Rainbows… Just could never get into as much as I liked Radiohead…and Liz Phair – Liza Phair…I liked her a lot but then this album came out…
Red: Any/all 'comeback albums' or 'reunion albums' by bands who should have/could have broken up and stayed broken up. Also anything by The Police or The Eagles...yuck.
Jebbh: Radiohead – In Rainbows… Just could never get into as much as I liked Radiohead…and Liz Phair – Liza Phair…I liked her a lot but then this album came out…
First concert attended?
Red: 10/16/84 - Ratt & Billy Squire. I was 9 years old. Saw it at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jebbh: First one I ever purchased a ticket myself for and attended was Lollapallooza 1992 – Pearl Jam, RHCP, Soundgarden, Ministry, Ice Cube – It was absolutely amazing… I crowd surfed to Pearl Jam’s song “Alive” and started a huge sod fight during Ministry’s song “Jesus Built My Hotrod”, epic stuff.
Red: 10/16/84 - Ratt & Billy Squire. I was 9 years old. Saw it at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jebbh: First one I ever purchased a ticket myself for and attended was Lollapallooza 1992 – Pearl Jam, RHCP, Soundgarden, Ministry, Ice Cube – It was absolutely amazing… I crowd surfed to Pearl Jam’s song “Alive” and started a huge sod fight during Ministry’s song “Jesus Built My Hotrod”, epic stuff.
Last concert?
Red: Neko Case a couple weeks ago.
Jebbh: I attended a concert for my buddy’s band The Claudette’s … really cool ragtime piano.
Red: Neko Case a couple weeks ago.
Jebbh: I attended a concert for my buddy’s band The Claudette’s … really cool ragtime piano.
Favorite concert ever?
Red: A split between : Lollapalooza One (Janes Addiction, NIN, Rollins Band, Souxsie & the Banshees...etc..) 1991 Dallas, TX and: U2, The Pixies, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprosy 1992 at the Pyramid in Memphis.
Jebbh: I have been to some amazing shows but some that stand out for me are: Fugazi at the Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater in Detroit in 1993, The Flaming Lips – St. Andrew’s Hall Detroit in 1995, Brian Wilson’s Presents Smile - Michigan Theater 2004.
Red: A split between : Lollapalooza One (Janes Addiction, NIN, Rollins Band, Souxsie & the Banshees...etc..) 1991 Dallas, TX and: U2, The Pixies, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprosy 1992 at the Pyramid in Memphis.
Jebbh: I have been to some amazing shows but some that stand out for me are: Fugazi at the Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater in Detroit in 1993, The Flaming Lips – St. Andrew’s Hall Detroit in 1995, Brian Wilson’s Presents Smile - Michigan Theater 2004.
Least favorite concert?
Red: Very rarely went to concerts I knew I wouldn't enjoy, but I did (over the years) buy tix and only go for opening bands I felt were better than headliners. An example being going to see Weezer on their first tour in 1994 and leaving before The Melvin's performed...
Jebbh: Front 242 at Lollapalooza 1993 – It was so loud and obnoxious I had to seek shelter from the noise.
Red: Very rarely went to concerts I knew I wouldn't enjoy, but I did (over the years) buy tix and only go for opening bands I felt were better than headliners. An example being going to see Weezer on their first tour in 1994 and leaving before The Melvin's performed...
Jebbh: Front 242 at Lollapalooza 1993 – It was so loud and obnoxious I had to seek shelter from the noise.
Favorite thoughts, experiences about
Pittsburgh?
Red: Pittsburgh is a gem of a city. I've lived on both coasts and in the true Midwest but nothing has the culture, geography/topography or opportunity of this place. You have four real seasons (usually) and for the most part the people are kind and hardworking.
Jebbh: Pittsburgh is a very cool city with something for everyone, especially kids and artists… I have had some great experiences and I love being surrounded by the scenic sights… I worked along the Monongahela for a couple of years and could stare at that river all day.
Red: Pittsburgh is a gem of a city. I've lived on both coasts and in the true Midwest but nothing has the culture, geography/topography or opportunity of this place. You have four real seasons (usually) and for the most part the people are kind and hardworking.
Jebbh: Pittsburgh is a very cool city with something for everyone, especially kids and artists… I have had some great experiences and I love being surrounded by the scenic sights… I worked along the Monongahela for a couple of years and could stare at that river all day.
Thanks, fellas. So Jebbh, noting both Obscured by Clouds AND The Fallen Leaf Pages as faves? Dude, we have to hang!
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