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| INTERVIEW WITH JACK DE KEYZER (CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) DW: There seems to be a lot of clubs closing down in Toronto, as well. Do you think that's because of the smoking bylaw? There don't seem to be that many people in the clubs these days. JW: I don't know; I still seem to find lots of places to play in, with fairly big crowds. DW: Well, I'm not surprised there! You always pack every place you're booked into! I was thinking more of the new musicians who are trying to make a name for themselves. If they are lucky enough to get a first booking someplace, they rarely get asked back if the club didn't make any money, due to their lack of a following. But if there isn't an audience to begin with, it's pretty hard to get a following. JW: Yeah, that's true. DW: During a conversation you had with Tim Gibbons (of the Shakers and Little Red Blues Gang), he recounted an amusing story about your initial attempts at playing the saxophone while in high school. I've been informed that you and a couple of the Powerhouse boys also grew up and studied music together. JW: Well, just Phil Kott. We kicked around a bit, playing guitar together. DW: Powerhouse has remained steadfastly dedicated to covering soul and r & b classics rather than adding originals to their repertoire, while you prefer to record original material that nevertheless reflects influences from your knowledge and love of the blues. Do you think there is still merit in performing or recording standards? JW: Well, if you can come up with a different but good interpretation of them� DW: I'm thinking more along the lines of tribute bands, who duplicate the original songs note by note. JW: I don't really see the point of that. (continued on next page) |
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