ANYWHERE is the collaborative post-modern rock project consisting of
Christian Eric Beaulieu (Triclops!, Liquid Indian) and Cedric Bixler Zavala
(The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In) with
Ex-Sleepy Sun vocalist Rachel Fannan lending her vocals on a couple of
tracks including the vigorous Rock en
Español track, Rosa Rugosa and if that isn't enough there's a guest appearance by Mike Watt!
The
debut self titled LP is out July 24th but Guitarist Christian Eric Beaulieu is
here now with answers about his new band:
Q: The collaborative project with yourself and At The Drive-In's /The Mars Volta's Cedric
Bixler Zavala is ANYWHERE which is also the same name of the debut album. How
did this band name come about, what does it "stand for" and was that
also a collaborative effort?
A: I chose the name
Anywhere as a result of being immersed in Beat literature and SF living. Our
first band name was Dyslexicon but Cedric used it for a Volta song on their new
album instead. I wanted a name that wasn't hindered by itself, a more expansive
title. Seemed perfect.
Q: How did you come into acquaintance with the various
artists whom you collaborated with on ANYWHERE's debut album?
A: Met Cedric at Sonny Kay's art opening in China Town in
LA. Met Watt a few times but really made his aquaintence at a Triclops! show w/
No Means NO in LA as well. I reached out to Rachel Fannan after becoming a huge
Sleepy Sun fan.
Q: Were female vocals the original idea when writing the
tracks which feature former Sleepy Sun
vocalist Rachel Fannan's beautifully delicious voice?
A:Got the idea to reach out to her after the basic tracks
were recorded. Cedric and I wanted a lady involved, and I just emailed her out
of the blue having never met her before. I was lucky she replied!
Q: Triclops! has been described as punk/acid/psychedelic
rock, The Mars Volta has been
categorized as progressive, psychedelic, experimental rock and Sleepy Sun is
has also been described as psychedelic
rock. What genera do you think ANYWHERE falls into and why?
A: Acoustic eastern damaged folkish punk. No choice really
the music spoke louder than the words.
Q: ANYWHERE is
available on July 24th, when can we expect to see ANYWHERE live in San
Francisco?
A:Really wish I had an answer! All involved are super busy
with their rad bands, so hoping to solve that puzzle soon.
Thanks Christian, everyone will be waiting to see ANYWHERE!
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