CityZine has found yet another LA band, Casxio, as a part of our “Get to know your LA Bands” series where we introduce you to a variety of bands and you tell us what you think. Recently, CityZine sat down and got to ask French-born bassist Lucas Guerin our obligatory band questions about his darkest secrets, as well as his cure for hang overs. Probably more questions resembling the latter.
About a year ago Casxio played their first show together. For many people it was love at first site and the band began to build a fan base. With vocals by French-born bassist Lucas Guerin, guitar by Eric Saez, drums by Zach Schrock, and classically trained pianist Andrea Choe, the group works together to create a new sound, merging everyones wide variety of influences.
To get a better feel for Casxio, check them out on MySpace or see them live next weekend at The Echoplex - Map at 8pm for $10/$12!
Could you give a brief description of your band?
Love at first sight with a twist of heartbreak.
What was the first record you ever bought? And where did you buy it?
I bought Guns n’ Roses, Use your Illusion 2 at a record store in the Glendale Gallaria when I was 11. It was a tape. I got it cause my friend told me there was a lot of cussing on it. And oh was there ever.
What’s the best cure for a hangover?
If you get wasted and you still haven’t gone to sleep, you need to get your ass to a Burrito King and take down a carne asada burrito. I promise you wont have a hangover in the morning. But if it’s too late, then just start drinking again. That’ll take care of it. Fight fire with fire.
What’s on your iPod?
What’s on my ipod?! You do know that iPods carry up to 60 gigs of music right? Here’s what I’ll do, I’ll scroll down and stop blindly and I’ll tell you what artist I land on. It landed on Lou Reed.
How do you get ready for a live show?
I stretch. I breath. I do jumping jacks. I run my hands under warm water.
What’s your favorite song to play live?
“Where Were You.” It also makes me the most nervous because a large portion of the song’s lyrics are improvised.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Candy.
Who would win in a fight, a Ninja or a Pirate and why?
I refuse your question.
What was the last album you bought?
Madonna’s first album
If you could rid the world of one song, what would it be?
A song I wrote a few years ago.
Who would play you in a film based upon your life?
Javier Bardem
Dead or alive. What 5 acts would you have play with you at a festival?
Talking Heads, Prince, Fela Kuti, David Bowie and The Beatles. That would be a weird show.
If push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite album?
That’s always a tough question and I hate you for asking. Talking Heads Fear of Music.
What’s your most memorable moment on the road story?
We have yet to hit the road but I’m sure our first on-the-road story will involve an empty gas tank and miles of nothing. But let’s hope not.
Favorite place in LA?
My own home.
What’s the best piece of advice someone has ever given you and did you take notice?
A homeless guy told me that the sky was falling and that I should take shelter. I did notice it.
What would be your perfect LA day?
I wake up around noon. It’s Summer. The sun is shining. I take a stroll with a couple friends to the coffee shop and there’s a table open out front. We take a seat and sip coffee, shoot the breeze and watch the pretty girls walk by in their summer clothes for a few hours. I go back to my place and work on a song for a few hours then go out to the Shortstop for happy hour and play free pool and listen to music on the juke box. That’ll about do it for me.
What’s the best book you’ve read and film you’ve seen in the last 6 months?
Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. There Will Be Blood.
What three things could you not live without?
Air, food and water.
Tell us a fact about yourself we probably don’t already know.
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