Other than bands like YDI, Ruin, Brickhouse, etc., what are some other good Philly bands from 86-90 that people should check out?
Homo Picnic, TCO, Legitimate Reason were some of my local favorites durin that time.
The Pagan Babies are playing 7/14/07 @ the First Unitarian Church with YDI, Flag of Democracy and McRad Control. Do you guys plan to book any future shows aside from this?
We had such a great time on the 14th that we are definitely going to play again. Just being together with all of our friends from back in the day and each other was reason enuf, but the music sealed it. (Editors Note: check out the bands blog about the show) here
Following up on that question, do you guys plan to release anything new or re-release anything?
Eric and Dan have been hard at work remixing all of our old tracks and along with that we have compiled an impressive amount of old footage to put on our final release "LAST" which should be ready towards the end of the year.
Today it is a lot cheaper and easier to get a solid recording on a low budget. When you guys went to the studio in the late 80's did it break the bank?
Studio time was definitely more expensive and your money did not go as far. Now in the PRO TOOLS era its alot more affordable
What was the most memorable show you ever played?
It's not fair for me to slight any particular show, but the PHILLY shows were off the hook. The PIZAZZ show at the end off 88 was wild. There is a vid on YOUTUBE from that show. (Editor's Note: Posted)
Are there any “new” hardcore bands you listen to?
Not really, the only band that I went to see regularly was THE BOUNCING SOULS. They are not a hardcore band obviously, but a lot of the bands that they roamed around with like HOT WATER MUSIC are definitely on my IPOD.
What was the last show you’ve been to and what do you think of the way kids dance today as opposed to when Pagan Babies were playing regularly?
All the shows that I went to in the 80s were cool pits. If you fell down, you got helped up. If you were an asshole you got dealt with by the masses. It was rare to see anyone trying to intentionally hurt someone in there. Is that the case today? I noticed a great commeraderie in the pit on the 14th
What are the details on the Pagan Babies “Anthology” that is due out this fall?
Like I said earlier the new mix sounds great and the video end of LAST is being compiled as we speak. We recorded a lot of testimonials from the CHURCH on the 14th that will be a part of the DOC. It will be funny as hell and nostalgic too.
How did the formation of The Heels come about?
Dan's 40th birthday party; me, him and Eric started chatting about getting together and this time we all returned phone calls after the fact and we were off. In the past we would talk and there wouldn't be any follow up days later; jobs and children will do that to you.
For the upcoming mayoral election...Nutter or Rep.?
I’m going with Nutter. Me too. I love his agenda for education in the city. I think that the other fellas do not have the politcal experience anyway.
I love to pick me up a 40 of Mickey’s for $2.50 from Four Lads, what’s your 40 of choice when you’re feeling frisky?
Dude, I dont throw them back like I used too but I would go with a HEINEKEN. Although I don't think that's a 40. The last 40 I had was an OE8 (Olde English) and I almost threw that up. I know I'm a BITCH!!!
What as the last thing you purchased at the Roosevelt Mall?
Diamond Earrings for my Fiancee!!!
Last year was a bad year for our Flyers, what do you expect from them this year?
Well, when I did your interview the 1st time they didn't sign the guys I was mentioning then; yet. I love KIMMO TIMONEM And BRIERE. There was no way (ED)SNIDER (majority owner of Flyers and Sixers)was going to have another season like that. Now will there be any truth to the TEEMU SELANNE rumor??? (Editor's Note: I wish, too much trouble to make cap room though.)
Would you stop watching hockey if Gary Bettman outlawed the fisticuffs?
It seems like that element might be going in a different direction. Gary had been hearing a lot of adversity to his non combative strategy for the game. I go to about 10 AHL games a year with THE PHANTOMS and I like what they do. They have 1 or 2 scraps a game between the heavys and that is fine.
Favorite pizza joint in the NE Philly area?
I love Santuccis and Chevys!!!
Thanks for doing the interview Mike, if you have any parting shots, shout outs, plugs, etc., please feel free to say what ever.
THE HEELS STILL HAVE A DRUMER POSITION THAT NEEDS TO BE FILLED, HELP!!! A big shout is needed for all that showed at the LEGENDS SHOW, it was a night to remember and here's to many more to come.
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