| Exactus |
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| Q & A |
| Band Info |
| K.B. and Lucas of Exactus were interviewed on 6/14/02 at The Windjammer. |
| Exactus is: Lucas--Conga, vocals, percussion, etc. K.B.--Vocals, guitar Pat O.--Lead guitar Pat N.--Acoustic guitar Walt--Bass guitar Kevin--Drums Website: www.exactusrocks.com CD: Untitled 4-song demo; plan on releasing a new CD in about 6 months |
| Q: What is your musical style? L: Rock, funk, & surprise--keep people moving Q: What is the origin of the name "Exactus"? KB: It was what people called KB in college--"Morph the Cactus Exactus" Q: How long has Exactus been together? A: 1 year Q: What is your favorite place to play? L: Knoxville, TN KB: Windjammer, Mandalay, CJ's Landing (Atlanta) Q: What is your favorite song to perform? L: Whatmynameisbe KB: Drink til I Get Dizzy Q: What are your favorite things about the Charleston area? L: Ocean, fun people KB: Cool people and it's where he's from Q: What are your musical influences? L: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Crowes, and classic rock Q: What is your favorite CD or record? KB: Any Pearl Jam Q: Who is your favorite historical figure? L: Jim Morrison KB: Abraham Lincoln |
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| Q: What is your favorite food? L: Chicken and Broccoli Casserole, gas station hot dogs KB: His mother's sausage perla Q: What is your favorite beverage? L: Budweiser KB: Red Bull & Jagermeister Q: What is your guilty pleasure? L: Women's belly buttons KB: Porn |
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| Review |
| A) Exactamundo. B) Exact-O. C) Exactly. D) Exactus. And the winner is....D) Exactus! This talented six played a short but eccentric set at The Windjammer this past weekend and left me with a satisfied (or sassified?) feeling after I left. Once again proving that individuality, originality, and creativity are alive and well in the Charleston music scene, Exactus weaves a wicked tapestry of very original and very fun music. With lines like "I drink 'til she gets pretty" (from Exactus original "Drink til I get Dizzy") and and superstar dance moves, Exactus aims to please and tease. The guy standing next to me remarked that he got a Beck vibe from the set, but it might just have been vocalist/guitarist KB Reidenbach's superfly style. Their music is eclectic, but not in a world-vibe sort of way (although they do have some sassy conga playing going on). I would say that the guy next to me was on the right track with his Beck reference--Exactus definitely mixes it up and has a very experimental style--but not abstract-experimental like Radiohead--instead, their style is very danceable, with a quirky edge. There were rap, funk, driving guitar, dance, hip hop, and rock sounds all evident throughout the set. They even threw in Exactasized renditions of "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Billie Jean." You can hear Exactus on 96 Wave, and by the sounds of it, you will hear more of them in the future. This isn't your average rock band. Exactus is probably one of the most original and quirky group of musicians making the rounds in Charleston--they play often at Mandalay, as well as other spots around town, so head on out to see them. But don't actually get drunk til you get dizzy--the music will do that for you. |
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