Updated (believe it or not) May 5 2002. . . you're probably better off visiting their Facebook page
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| Derek "Deke" Dickerson
Well, I've been busy as all heck with my new band, Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics! We've toured the USA and the world this year--we just returned from a tour of Europe with Link Wray! That was a lot of fun. We also have two new CD's out this year. Our new studio album is on Hightone/HMG records, and it's called Rhythm, Rhyme, and Truth. Also I recently put out a CD compilation of all the Ecco-Fonic singles. There are 14 songs on there by myself, and 17 by other artists that have recorded for Ecco-Fonic. The compilation is called This is Eccofonic. If you'd like to see what else we've been doing, or if you want to order merchandise, check out our web site at http://www.dekedickerson.com. Alright, thanks you guys and hopefully we'll see you at an Untamed Youth gig sometime this year! |
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Steve "Sammy" Rager
Howdy Friends! Steve "Sammy" Rager here. Well it wasn't exactly the most eventful year for the Youth, but each of us kept busy nevertheless. I made the trek to Las Vegas Grind #2 back in June and had a really swingin' time! It was great seeing folks from all over the world diggin' some of the coolest bands of the past 35 years. The Remains still definitely RULE! The Swingin' Neckbreakers rocked as hard and possibly better than any time I'd ever seen them, and that's sayin' plenty! And it was great to rock out again to the Lyres. Mighty fine, indeed. I also got the chance to check out Deke's Eccofonics band whenever they passed thru town. And it was great seeing Joel in St. Louis behind the kit for new country (and "Brown Sound") sensation Neko Case. Personally speaking, I'm not playing in any local bands. I don't wanna go around knocking Columbia, MO, but the scene has been sinking to a new low in recent months. Actually it's been years since local bands got any kind of support in these here parts. In fact, it would be fair to say the local scene began hitting the skids about 10 years ago when Deke and Mace packed their bags for sunny southern California. It's never recovered. These days, even cool national acts like Wayne Hancock, Big Sandy, Kim Lenz, etc, barely draw a decent crowd. That's a lot of the reason why Mace and I don't bother playing in bands. It's just not worth it. And trying to find like-minded musicians ain't no picnic, that's for sure. But I haven't exactly stashed the Farfisa in the musty basement amongst the spiders and cobwebs either. I still practice, more lately than in a long while. This year though, I've been playing my Wurlitzer Electric Piano more than the organ. I recently found a new one (well, a new used one), while visiting my old stomping grounds of Peoria, IL, after wearing the other keyboard out. So I'm attempting to sharpen my skills, but in a different way. Hope to see you all in 2001! Chow for now, Sammy |
| Steve "Mace" Mace
Comments on the Year 2000: This year was a good one for me, a dull one for the Youth. I completed my master's degree in accounting, and my daughter Ava was born on December 6th. Mr. Rager and I don't play in any local bands together (as this town is very lame, and there really aren't too many people into cool music. Ask Big Sandy for his opinion on this place, if you wanna hear an objective testimony on this matter!), so I've just become another boring old, career-obsessed dickcheese! The Youth will play again, but who knows when.... |
