We had a great time talking with long-time Chicago musician Brian Case for episode 29. We talk about his musical history with 90 Day Men, The Ponys and Disappears. And we get into detail with his current band FACS and their new record Still Life In Decay. We also talk about record labels, touring and his son's band Lifeguard. And, as usual, all things Chicago. We hope you enjoy this one!
Time Stamps:
1:45: When did you know you wanted to be a musician?
3: How old were you when you started playing music?
4:25: When did you start playing your own music?
5:22: Tell us about how you got to 90 Day Men?
7: Take us on your journey to how you developed your sound.
11: When did you move to Chicago?
13:15: Describe that energy in Chicago in the mid 90's?
16: Was there ever a doubt that you were going to make a go of it with music?
18:45: 90 Day Men ends, how long did it take you to find your new group, and start playing music again?
22:45: When did The Disappears start to happen?
25: What is your creative process like?
27: How do you think about playing the guitar?
30:30: Disappears and FACS have been on influential Chicago labels, was this deliberate or just worked out that way?
33: Was there ever a thought that you'd continue on as Disappears versus rebranding as a new band?
37: Still Life in Decay - Is this an apt description of the band, and was it the same recording process as normal?
40: Walk us through the process of getting ready to put out the new album and prepping for touring.
42: How much has touring changed over the years?
44: What is the ideal setting for a FACS show?
45: What kind of advice are you giving your son, who's in the band Lifeguard?
48: Favorite venue to see show at in Chicago?
50: What makes Chicago unique to you?
51: Thick or thin crust pizza?
52: Friends in town, where are you taking them?
53: What are some Chicago bands that you like?
55: What have you been listening to lately?
57:30: Favorite cheap drink?
58:30: What are you most excited about over the next 6 months?
