After launching their sophomore release,
Homes, in front of 772 people in their native Victoria, laid back folk pair
Jon and Roy are hitting the road for a tour of Western Canada. And this brief trek of the West includes a stop at its gateway: the duo is at the Folk Exchange on April 24th. Plus, they'll be at Folk Fest this year!
Homes is the twosome’s follow-up to the acclaimed,
Another Noon, an album chock full of breezy, island grooves. The relaxing rhythms and delicate harmonies of
Another Noon were so well-received that Jon and Roy were invited to sing the national anthem at a Vancouver Canucks game. Their music was prominently featured on commercials and earned them heavy rotation on college radio.
Homes continues in the vein of
Another Noon – it is mellow, accessible fare, music that instantly evokes a warm, beachside feeling. If you’re interested in winning a copy of
Homes, I’ve got one for giveaway. To enter, fire me off an email (address on the side)
by Friday @ noon with “Jon and Roy CD Giveaway” in the subject line and your full name in the body of the email. I’ll draw the winner randomly and contact him/her shortly thereafter.
I had the pleasure of asking Jon and Roy 10 questions, a grueling interrogation that uncovered, amongst many things, the duo’s most memorable concert to date; some albums that changed their lives; and one film they can watch over and over.
(In case you’re wondering why I only asked 10 questions this time, the answer is simple and embarrassing: I only sent them 10. Counting. Not my forte.)
1. Where are you right now?
Jon: In James Bay, Victoria, drinking coffee.
Roy: At my desk at home still in my work clothes. (I’m a cook at an all day breakfast joint)
Let’s talk music…
2. What’s one piece of equipment absolutely essential to your live show?
Jon: Usually instruments are a good thing to have. A guitar pick is a good place to start, I usually don't have one.
Roy: Brushes, tamborines, sticks, shakers, beer...pick one? If I had to perform a show on one instrument it would be either a conga or an upright organ.
3. What was the most memorable concert of your musical career so far?
Jon: Playing the Commodore in Vancouver was memorable -- it’s one of those places you dream of playing, especially when you are doing gigs in bars with drunk people telling you to play 'Freebird.'
Roy: Playing the first holiday show at Alix Gooden Hall to 810 people was pretty memorable. Mostly cause I almost **** my pants.
4. What are some albums that completely changed your life?
Jon: Nirvana/
Nevermind, Tool/
Undertow, N.W.A./
Straight Outta Compton, Sublime/
40 oz To Freedom, Elliott Smith/
Self-titled, Bob Marley/
Legend.
Roy: The Doors, Harry Belafonte on vinyl (not sure which album) and Cachaito (self-titled Cuban bassist).
5. Of the albums you own, which has the best cover art?
Jon: Definitely our most recent (props to Evan Pine our designer).
Roy: Ween -
Chocolate and Cheese.
And some hodgepodge…
6. What book(s) are you currently reading?
Jon: Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut. It’s good. Also
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami.
Roy: A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber and
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (second time through).
7. What’s one film you watch over and over again?
Jon: Nacho Libre.
Roy: The Big Lebowski,
Three Amigos,
Nacho Libre.
8. What is your current ringtone?
Jon: Lo-Fi casio classical gangster rap, circa 96.
Roy: Some sweet random LG tune.
9. Stephen Colbert or Jon Stewart?
Jon: Colbert, I suppose.
Roy: COLBERT!
10. And finally, a certified toughie…who is your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, or Raphael)?
Jon: That is a tough one, I used to like different turtles at different times. I remember liking Michelangelo the most though.
Roy: Not sure, how ‘bout SPLINTER!
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