Any favorite local bands you’d like to mention?
Yes, TV On The Radio and Alexis P. Suter are two great Brooklyn based bands.
Do you think you'll continue with this "revolving door" policy (so to speak) or do you plan on settling down to a cast of permanent band members?
Well, the three of us are permanent and basically when we play live, we usually add a couple of players – like a bass player or a guitarist if we need it. We kind of keep it simple. Sometimes when we play live we’ll have some sequence tracks that we’ll play along with – sort of in a DJ style. We’re not afraid to do that.
Being I play percussion a lot, sometimes I can actually get off the drum kit - we try to use our ability to keep it light — it’s nicer that way. You don’t have to have as many people involved. We “split off” a little bit. For instance, Vicki may play some keyboards and Peter will then play guitar. That’s why the bass chair is just something that we often use in the live session to enhance the trio. So yes — we’ll continue keeping the “Open Door” open to different things vocal-wise or special instrumentation-wise. Hence, the name… Exactly.
Plans for the future?
We don't have a set tour right yet, but things are happening for the fall. We’re trying to get an actual NY-L.A. thing going (laughs). We’re pretty optimistic with our new record out.
If Open Door opens up in your city, make sure to take them up on the invite …it will definitely be a trip worth remembering.
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1 - Jumpin' Jordan Lee
I say "Yes" to "So Close To Beautiful" by Open Door. Sensual music, inspiring music, universal music -- I take the trip whenever I can. I will not remove it from my car CD player -- I will not! Cannot recommend this CD enough -- to friends, lovers, enemies, politicians, grocers, cabdrivers, et al. Listen for yourself, hear it for the first time and know that you are indeed so close to beautiful that you can almost touch it!