On that note, was there any reason in particular to perform at Pitchfork or in Chicago now?
DWS: It was basically that they asked us to do it, which was exciting. We’re still going to do in November at least one, maybe two club shows here’s. They haven’t been announced yet. We can’t announce them beforehand, because if we do, Pitchfork will freak out that people won’t buy tickets to Pitchfork, that they’ll just hold off for the club shows. (Note: David Yow announced that the band would be performing two nights at Metro in November, and baited the audience into asking for their money back).
Where do you see the Jesus Lizard going in terms of a reunion, compared to something like the Pixies?
DWS: I don’t think we’re making any plans. We haven’t been working on any new songs, there hasn’t been time. We could…I mean we’re not closing any doors, but it’s all up in the air. You know…maybe. I have to say, it’s been a lot of fun hanging out with those guys and playing with them. It’s been really great to get to do it again. And besides all the music stuff and the stuff we’ve done, one thing we’ve always had going for us is that we all get along really well. We’re really great friends and we enjoy each other. Those three guys will just always be three of my all-time favorite people. And that makes a lot of things easier. There’s a lot of things that get frustrating or discouraging, and there are different opinions for how to proceed, and having that bond underlying it does make it easier.
David Wm Sims blog, Too Big To Fail, can be found at davidwmsims.wordpress.com The Jesus Lizard will be touring the United States through November, with more dates possibly to follow.
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