| 1984 |
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| Q & A |
| Band Info |
| Jason, Joe, & Neil of 1984 were interviewed on 8/17/02 at The Reef. |
| Jason--Vocals, guitar Joe--Bass guitar Neil--Drums website: www.nineteeneightyfour.org CD: Self-titled, 7 songs Genre: Rock & Roll Been together: A year and a half |
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| Q: Where does the band's name really come from? A: Jason & Joe worked in a book store and really liked the title of George Orwell's 1984. Q: Who are your musical influences? Jason: The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, & International Noise Conspiracy Q: What is your favorite venue to perform? Joe: The Reef (they're supportive) Jason: Cumberland's Q: Who are your favorite regional musicians? |
| A: Courage Riley, friends from Columbia Q: Who is your favorite historical figure? Joe: Fidel Castro Jason: John Lennon Q: What is your favorite song to perform? Joe: "Rock n Roll" Jason: "Kansas City" Neil: "U2, Eat Your Heart Out" Q: What is your favorite food & beverage? Joe: Pizza & sweet tea Jason: Potatoes & water (very spartan...) Neil: Meat (protein...) Q: What is your favorite thing about Charleston? Joe: The history Jason: Mt. Pleasant & Isle of Palms area Neil: Nothing Q: Why do you dig music? Joe: He "joined the band because they asked me to" Jason: "I just get to be creative" Neil: "Ventilation...not inspiration" Q: What is your favorite CD or record? Joe: Bob Dylan--"These Times, They are a-Changin'" Jason: Beatles--"Rubber Soul" & Beach Boys--"Pet Sound" Neil: Superdrag--"In the Valley of the Dying Sounds" Q: What is your guilty pleasure? Joe: Arrogance Jason: Christina Aguilera Neil: "Exercises" |
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| Review |
| Ahh...the mysterious name...and the rumours abound... Van Halen tribute band? Orwellian doomsayers? Eighteen year-old garage rockers? None of the above. Although they (sort of) explained the name to me, it's not at all relevant. Their music speaks for itself. Jason, Joe, and Neil (who was fixated on "protein" the night we met them...) have synthesized the past, present, and future of rock n' roll into a tight little package called 1984. They are a little raw and rough, but this works in their favor because 1984's sound is not formula. It's rock and roll...and "that's all it is," according to Jason (vocals/guitar). They reminded me of my uncle's rock band from the 70's (Light the Glass Tiger? Mom...a little help...), with some kick ass wailing vocals and sick guitar. And their drummer Neil? Like an octopus on speed. Must be all that "protein"... I really dug their opener, "Rock 'n Roll"--it was just that. The rest of the set was just as fast, fresh, and furious. I think that the youth of 1984, combined with their fun rock n' roll attitude, gives them a fresh take on music that's been around for decades. They have mountains of potential. 1984 is really just three guys out to play some rock 'n roll...and that's why they're so damn good. |
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