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for the record, mine ye olde neologism of Pornival (n.): implies the Walter Sickert portable carnival of possible/likely pornographic intent. emphasis on the portability and carnal carnival aspect of our tiny instrumentalist selves, biensur.
X please write-in & vote for Walter Sickert as best Artist in the Phoenix’s Best of Poll (put Janaka Stucky or jojo lazar for best poet if you feel like it! and Meff as best lesbian/leather hangout? haha) :
http://thephoenix.com/thebest/boston/vote/nominate.aspx?cat=arts#547
X February 1, 2011. “Walter Sickert leads a band of musical misfits.” by Brett Milano, The Boston Phoenix
…At their Somerville headquarters last week, Sickert and crew were busy laying out plans for next Thursday’s show at T.T. the Bear’s. This typically involves a few levels of prep. Stage director Helena Prezio has already scoped out the place for ideas, and she’s about to call in the “bunnies” — the 20-odd performers who augment the group on stage; they’ll be instructed to listen to the set list and come up with something visually fitting. Guitarist Meff, who writes plays in her non-rock life, contributes conceptual bits. And Sickert is always ready with songs that have characters and storylines. “I think we present a healthy dose of everyone celebrating everyone, so nobody gets creeped out,” says Lazar. “It’s perversion with a smile…”
How it grew from two acoustic singers to a full-blown revue — or a “pornival,” as Lazar calls it — makes more sense when you add in that Sickert is also a visual artist (the fantasy-inspired line drawings on their CDs and posters are his), that Edrie ran an art collective in Cambridge, and that both had creative friends who wanted to get into the act. “When the numbers grew, it just became like a baby’s head growing,” says Sickert. “Our fontanelle just fell into shape…”
haha funny moments of the quotes i’m attributed. gosh, i think some of Walter’s and my remarks got smooshed together (i’m only responsible for the Sex Pistols part of the first quote, but i’m overall crazy grateful for t/his representation of us!!!)
X POLL ENDS TMW 2/2/11! “currently running in 4th place for this new music poll amongst many great regional acts! Top 3 places get prizes and features in the magazine which is great for any Independent band. If you are a fan of the band, please to 1 minute to show your support by voting. thanks!” via @kevincorzett
http://newengland.thedelimagazine.com/poll/poll.php?category=4&adZone=29
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