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Profiling inspiring musicians and artists in New Zealand.TRANSCRIPT
Profiling Inspiring Kiwi’s
I Am Giant
Sundaise Festival
Regan Perry
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Issue 3 - Winter 2015
Founder, Editor, Interviewer, Photographer:Tracie Heasmanwww.tracieheasmanphotographer.co.nztracie.heasman@gmail.com
Copyright©2015LOX MagazineAll contents and images cannot bereproduced without written permissionfrom Tracie Heasman
Welcome to LOX - formerly known as IndieMagazine, still profiling inspiring Kiwi creatives, justdoing so with a different name!
LOX is the abbreviation for liquid oxygen, achemical that makes objects on fire burn morevigorously when placed into it, which I consider tobe a great metaphor for the ambitious fire thesecreatives' have within them.
In this issue of LOX, as well as the usual inspiringcreatives, we’ve included a few photo essays - oneof Slash when he came to play in Hamilton, andthe other of the amazing 3 day Waihi festival,Sundaise.
Although this is a Kiwi based magazine, I see Slashas an incredibly inspiring creative, someone whohad the burning desire to succeed and hasaccomplished so much. Definitely someone toaspire to...
www.facebook.com/TracieHeasmanPhotographer
Inspiring Kiwi Creatives
Page 3 Knights of the Dubtable
Page 5 Simply Wrought Iron
Page 7 Regan Perry
Page 9 Peter Hohenberger - Handmade Glass Art & Jewellery
Page 11 I Am Giant
Page 12 Tessa Skerman
Page 13 Sundaise Festival 2015
Page 15 Tali
Page 17 Sweet Sarcasm
Page 20 LOX Loves….
Page 21 Famous last words - SLASH
Contents
Knights of the Dubtable
Give us a rundown of how you gotwhere you are today musically?We are still experimenting with oursound although I am hearing fromother musicians that our sound is alot more matured and that we arepushing Bass music to its limits.Which is humbling to hear.
What are your major musicinfluences?Music, in all its beautiful genres
What are you up to right now,music-wise?We are currently trying to complete aE.P that will be 1 of 3 E.P's This E.Pwill be called Dedication
Where did your name come from?I suggested it as a name for our firstE.P but then it became our bandname.
Who would you most like to tourwith?Personally Salmonella DUB, as theyhave been a huge influence for mefor a very long time.
What song gets the best reactionwhen you play live?Hey You (Un-released) and Sing it tome (Released on our 1st E.P)
What are your fondest musicalmemories?Looking the physical manifestationsof our 1st album was a greatfeeling…
What was the first tape/record youbought?Dangerous minds - Coolio
How would you describe yourperfect day?Driving 10 hours to Wellington orany town in Aotearoa to find peoplewho want to listen
What is your most valuedpossession?
Waikato band Knights of The Dubtable keep going from strength to strength,with their new single out “It’s The Feeling” the future looks bright for them
www.facebook.com/knightsofthedubtable
www.knightsofthedubtable.com
The DUB Table of course, this everevolving part of the band has dictatedthe outcome of every gig.
Best advice ever given? "Be Unique" Warren Maxwell
If you could blink your eyes and bein a favourite place right now,where would that be?Vietnam, eating Pho on the banks ofthe Meakong Delta
Where would you like to findyourself in 10 years?On stage with a line up consisting ofDUB heads who want to punishpeople with their version of DUB.
What four famous people, dead oralive, would you invite for dinner?Jimmi Hendrix, Charlie Parker, LedBellie, Mozart, Nina Simone, AndrewPenman, Hongi Hika… I know thatsnot four but ye
Simply Wrought IronWanganui Wrought Iron Artist combines his skills with glass blower Katy Brown
Simply Wrought Iron in Wanganui was started byGraeme Kiff to fulfil his creative side as well as attemptto work more flexible hours around his young family. Hemet his English wife Hannah while living in London, shefollowed him back to New Zealand around 7 years agoand they now have two beautiful little boys together –Cooper, 6 and Oakley, 3.
As well as wrought iron gates and balustrade’s,Graeme’s talent is making beautiful bespoke handmadeproducts for clients including unique gates with flowersand intertwining branches and leaves, beautiful barstools, garden furniture and uniquely versatilefirewood/kindling holders. They also frequent theWanganui markets where they do a roaring trade andenjoy some family time with other marketeers.
His beautiful chandeliers are hugely popular, having juststarted combing his skills with fellow artist Katie Brown– a skilled glass blower. Together they turn out somestunning pieces which they sell at Katie’s Otaki studio.
www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Wrought-Iron-Ltd
www.katiebrownglass.co.nz/otaki-gallery
Regan Perry
Give us a quick rundown of how you got whereyou are today musically?No quick answer. Musical family, brass band father,bass playing mother, first gigs at 13, jammedeveryday for 20 yrs, travelled Australia, Japan andUSA learning more, played lead guitar inCornerstone Roots, released my solo album wiserwith Mike Neilsen (uk producer, discovered &produced Jamiroquai), second album with 8 guestUSA artists including Junior Marvin, lead guitarist ofBob Marley & the wailers. Still jamming everyday.Still growing musically.
What are your major music influences?My brothers, Daniel, Sasha and Darcy. My cousinAaron Tokona and Ahoribuzz. Tigerhour, leescratch perry, bob marley, Peter tosh, Rex Heke,dub architect, Coltrane, Hendrix, miles, WillieNelson, Dry & Heavy, Outcast, Midnite.. Too manyand still being influenced..
What are you up to right now, music-wise?Working with my brother Sasha, Tommy Nathan,Richie Roma and the FTW Band of Te Kuiti.Break beat acid roots experiment with NathanJackson & Whetu.Remix album coming up featuring, Ara Tamatea(Katchafire, Majic,rebel Souljahs), Thomas(Rhombus), Michael Barker (swamp thing, Johnbutler trio), Johnny Mud (Brazil), Cas Haley (USA),Squidly Cole (Jamaica) and more.. Sundaisefestival Ft. Trinity Roots in March, planning Kansasand east coast USA plus west coast for the firsttime, release the album 'Maui' in Japan, Releasethe single 'Tell your friends' from the album 'Wiser'in the UK, The 'Tell your friends' video has receivedover 7 million views on YouTube, Gonna be a busy2015..
Who would you most like to tour with?FamilyFriendsGreat musosInteresting people
What song gets the best reaction when you playlive?Depends on the crowd and the gig. Mostly peopledigging Chill, Flow, Tell your Friends, in Vain andrevolution.. But it's good to hear people's favs theyare pretty random..
What are your fondest musical memories? Inyour house? Musical instruments everywhere.Artists and musicians visiting.In your neighbourhood or town?Musical people everywhere, no Internet just makeyour own fun. Jamming everyday.
What was the first tape/record you bought?Beastie boys Pauls boutique , the sex pistols , clash, public enemy , SRV, iron maiden ..
How would you describe your perfect day?Music family and life, mixed with surfing andhangi..
What is your most valued possession?My son, Maui
Best advice ever given?Stop hanging around Muppets, & it's easier to raisestrong children than to fix broken men.
If you could blink your eyes and be in afavourite place right now, where would that be?Still looking for my favourite place
Where would you like to find yourself in 10years?Alive and healthy, mentally and physically, stilldoing music in some form, our Dad only lived to 55so I don't take the years for granted.
What four famous people, dead or alive, wouldyou invite for dinner?Hendrix, bob marley, but if I was raising the deadthen I'd bring Dad back to meet Maui
Based in Mt Maunganui, Regan Perry has been playing music for as long as he canremember. Growing up in a musical family it was always a bit of a given. His latest
single “Tell Your Friends” has received a whopping 7 million views on Youtube! LikeRegan says, it’s gonna be a busy 2015…
www.reganperrylive.com
www.facebook.com/Reganperrymusic
Peter Hohenberger - Handmade Glass Art & Jewellery
Give us a quick rundown of how you got where youare today with your art?I have over 30 years of experience in working with glassand a lifelong interest in stainedglass: already as a child I was always deeply impressedby church windows. My workexperience with the medium glass for all this years wentfrom leadlighting (too clumsy,too heavy, too awkward) to Tiffany style work e.g. lamps,mirrors, windows (too muchreplicating of already existing Tiffany work, always madefrom sheet glass and thus onlytwo dimensional) and finally to hot glass: threedimensional, my very own designs,subtle and inspiring shapes and colours, demandingtechniques.
Who are you influenced by?The "spark of intuition" came to me - totally unexpected -on the island of Murano(Venice, Italy), watching an old Italian gentleman workingthe torch and makingheartshaped beads. The implementation of thatexperience into my own work with hotglass was caused mainly by the famous Americanbeadmaker Corina Tettinger and herbook "Passing The Flame". Anything else still comesfrom pragmatic, autodidactic selfteaching by the way of trial and error.
What inspires your creativity?It could be anything: a jester's cap, a rainbow, a book, asculpture, a painting, a look outof the window, colours and shapes of nature, clouds,rocks, the sea - anything really.
What are you working on at the moment? Anyexhibitions or exciting projectscoming up?I have just finished the series "Rainbow Dots" and"Tonda Rotonda". Right now I'm busywith "Jester's Cap" (left to right).
This year again I'm travelling to Europe for the"Wertheim Glasperlen Symposium", whichis the foremost event for European beadmakers, takingplace once a year in late
September in the medieval town of Wertheim inGermany. There are only 25 tablesavailable - well, lucky me got one of those... More:Symposium WertheimFurther projects? I bought myself a sous vide cooker.Now, that's pretty exciting...
Best and worst thing about being an artist?Best: Feedback from happy customers.Worst: Having to compete with cheap fakes.
How would you describe your perfect day?Waking to the sound of our private tui named "Charly",living behind the house.Cup of coffee on the veranda (preferrably while the orcascome by).Breakfast with my wife, fresh croissants, watching theboats on the sparkling harbour.Checking emails and reading news from our family,looking at photos from the grandkids.Going shopping at a farmers market.Preparing and enjoying lunch together.Firing up torch and kiln for some serious work with hotglass.Cooling off from that with a nice glass of Pinot gris on theveranda.Preparing, cooking and enjoying dinner with my wife.While doing so listening to music, have another glass ofwine.Watching the sun go down and promise a beautiful daytomorrow.Sitting in the lounge, reading an interesting book with thecats beside us.
What is your most valued possession?My wedding band.And everything affiliated with it.
If you could blink your eyes and be in a favouriteplace right now, where wouldthat be?Why should I do that?
I'm already there.
Where would you like to findyourself in 10 years?In my house here on Moonlight Bay.And preferrably still alive...
What four famous people, dead oralive, would you invite for dinner?George Frideric HandelMeryl Streep
Antonio VivaldiJudy Dench
www.angelfire.com/de/nz/heartbeads/www.awww
Amazing glass artist Peter Hohengerger creates glass art andjewellery from has his own silversmithing studio
Give us a quick rundown of how you got where you aretoday musically?I started playing bass and writing basic songs and riffs whenI was a teenager and played in a High School Rockquestband.When I finished school I kept playing in bands and studiedaudio engineering and also contemporary performancewhich led to me recording other bands as aProducer/Engineer. I’ve been doing this, alongside being in
a band ever since. I’ve really enjoyed working with somereally great artists and it’s all been a great learningexperience.
What are your major music influences?They change over time.. but to keep it simple I’d say somelongtime mainstays would be Faith No More, Pink Floyd andTom Petty.
What are you up to right now, music-wise?About to release our latest album ‘Science & Survival’ in theUK followed by a UK tour, and then finishing up the yeardoing the Shihad FVEY tour over New Years which will be alot of fun. Musically I’m working on new material for I AmGiant as well as a few other bands I’m recording over thecoming months.
Where did your name come from?It came from a long period of deliberation and discussion inwhich we explored options and narrowed it down tosomething that was a) not already taken b) seemed to fit thesound of what we were writing.
Who would you most like to tour with?Red Hot Chili Peppers because I was such a fan growing upand I think Flea is just awesome on the bass and as anindividual.
What song gets the best reaction when you play live?It’s actually fairly even but I’d say City Limits and PurpleHeart always go down well
What are your fondest musical memories? In yourhouse? In your neighbourhood or town?I have a good one from last year… we played a great showat the Powerstation.. I’d say it was a landmark for me interms of shows I’ve done in my own band in my home town.
What was the first tape/recordyou bought?Hmm its pretty out there and wasbefore I’d really hit in.. It wasactually an LP.. a 45 .. PrincipalsOffice – Young MC
How would you describe yourperfect day?Perfect.. Well I’d really have toattempt selfless then.. so I’l say afantasy ideal day would besolving a myriad of serious globalconcerns like climate change, 3rdworld debt etc with the click of afinger. Then going for dinner tocelebrate.
What is your most valuedpossession?It would have been my Bass up until recently.. I think mylaptop has surpassed it now though. It’s just too essential inday to day life.
Best advice ever given?Stop talking
If you could blink your eyes and be in a favourite placeright now, where would that be?On the summit of Mt Rhune in Basque country. It’s too good.
Where would you like to find yourself in 10 years?Still making and playing music and working with good peopleenjoying what I love doing most.
What four famous people, dead or alive, would youinvite for dinner?Einstein, Jesus Christ, Socrates, Darwin just to see howhuman they are, what they have to say for themselves andsee if they’re smart enough not to eat my rudimentarycuisine.
www.iamgiant.com
www.facebook.com/iamgiantband
I Am GiantHardly needing an introduction, I Am Giant are one of New Zealands favourite rock bands.Based in London, they make sure they pop home on a regular basis to keep us Kiwi’s and our
rock needs satisfied.A few changes have been made since I met up with I Am Giant; front man Ed Martin has left the
band to pursue a solo career and has been replaced with fellow Brit, Ryan Redman.Shelton Woolright has been gracing our screens lately on X-Factor so things for the band
have been postponed until after the show ends.Bassist Paul Matthews was kind enough o answer a few questions for me…
Tessa Skerman Amazing artist and mother of two boys, tessatalks to me from her raglan home
Give us a rundown ofhow you got whereyou are today withyour art:From an early age Ihave always lovedcreating and beingbusy with my hands. Insecondary school Ispent most of my timein the art room andthen went on to studyGraphic Design at Uni.After travelling for 4years I realised that myheart was in the visualArts, and I had more ofan interest in that field,so I studied to teachand became aSecondary SchoolVisual Arts teacher. Iam currently at homewith my 3 year old and1 year old sons, andwhen I get a chance Ipaint!! I would love tobe able to paint fulltime but at the moment I paint by commission.
Who are you influenced by?I have a variety of influences. It depends on my idea and whatI want to achieve in a painting. I have always been an artistwho sifts thru imagery, artist models and travel photos before Istart a new piece. I sift thru and fling imagery thru my sketchbook and all over the floor. I am alsoinfluenced by what I see on my travels(Gaudi in Barcelona was a memorableinfluence for a long time) and what I observein my own environment.
What inspires you creatively?Having an idea in my head and having thishuge urge to bring it out on a canvas or (wood)panels. Its an indescribable excitement ofwondering what the result will be. Once I starta new piece I become almost obsessed withit, everything else around me gets put on hold.That is why I struggle to start anything with myyoung family. I am an intuitive painter, so theoutcome o my original idea is always sodifferent to what I set out to do. I have taughtmyself to just paint without thinking too much.
Best and worst thing about being an artist?The worst thing at this stage of my life is having the creativeenergy to paint but not having the time.The best thing about being an artist is experiencing thatindescribable feeling of creative excitement while painting in the‘zone’, and the satisfaction of producing something original andunique.
How would you describe your perfect day?My perfect day starts with lovely warm summer weather. I wakeup in a quiet house after a nice sleep in (which doesn’t exist in
my life at the moment!), enjoy a strong coffee while looking outat the view of the ocean, letting my mind wander. I get myselfout in the ocean for a paddleboard or swim. Then an afternoonof creating/painting with my favourite music playing in thebackground.And a perfect end to my day would be having dinner (which isalready made, preferably by someone else) with my family while
enjoying a large glass of red wine.
What is your most valued possession?And an amazing contemporary quilt like no otherthat my clever mum made me. It took her 10years to complete. It really is a masterpiece.
If you could blink your eyes and be in afavourite place right now, where would thatbe?Arambol Beach, Goa, in India.
Where would you like to find yourself in 10years?In a spacious sanctuary of land and trees wheremy kids can roam and explore to their heartscontent, while my husband and I create (my
husband Matt makes lovely rustic furniture). I would like toproduce Art to sell and even teach again, either in a school orrun my own adult/kids classes. And I hope to have had anexhibition or two in the next 10 years!
What four famous people, dead or alive, would you invitefor dinner?A very random mix that would include Nelson Mandela,Johnny Cash, Miranda Hart and Salvador Dali.
www.facebook.com/TmsArtspace
SUNDAISE FESTIVAL
Located in Waihi, Sundaise Festival is a family friendly bi-annual event. A feast for the senses,Sundaise is a place where music, arts, family and nature all converge for a glorious three-day
event.
March 6-8 2015www.sundaise.co.nz
TaliI was first introduced to Tali at the Sundaise Festival in March. She absolutely blew me away
with her onstage presence and incredible rapping and singing. I popped backstage to ask if she’dbe kind enough to be interviewed for my magazine, she was super gracious, friendly and humble.
Watch this space - I can definitley see Tali and her talent going places.
Give us a rundown of how yougot where you are todaymusically?I started performing from a reallyyoung age. I always loved musicand I was especially enamored byHip Hop and the way rappersused their platform to expressthemselves emotionally andpolitically. I found it very inspiringthat you could reach such a wideaudience in this way. However itwasn't sure I wanted to be arapper specifically as there werecertain aspects of the scene thatdidn't gel with me.When I discovered rave musicback in Christchurch in the 90s Iwas hooked. I loved the waypeople of all types came togetherfor the love of this music andwhen I saw my first Drum n BassMC I felt that was it for me. It wassmiliar to rapping but over amusic and in a scene where I felta connection. After Christchurch Imoved to Melbourne where Icaught the attention of visiting UKproducer Roni Size whocoincidently was one of mybiggest inspirations. I MCd forhim and got invited to the UK towork with them. Three monthslater I moved there, signed arecord deal and began touring theworld with him and his crew.From there it has been non stop -collaborations, album releases,(Lyric On My Lip - Full Cycle,Dark Days High Nights -Audioporn Records) touring andperforming.I moved back to NZ in 2012 andreleased another album but thistime in a more cinematic soulvein. (Of things To Come..) I nowalso mentor up and comingmusicians, as well as continuingto MC both here and abroad. Ihave just finished writing my firstself produced effort 'Wolves'which comes out April 17th.
What are your major musicinfluences?I am inspired by the rough, rawrhythms of a lot of 90s Hip hopbut I also love the dreamy layering of contemporary electronicmusic. Im really into cinematic vibes, soaring strings, moodybass, things that evoke emotion.I listened to a lot of Wu Tang and Little Dragon for this latest
album. Probably not two names in music you'd usually puttogether!
What are you up to right now, music-wise?I just finished 'Wolves' which is coming out in April and as Iwrite this am also approving artwork, and organising releaseparties in Auckland,Welly and Chch. I am also finishingSoulside Sessions 7 which is a free DnB mix I do with fellowkiwi (now living in London) DJ Emma G who curates the mixand then sends to me to record vocals over. Each one is anhour long so I'm effectively writing an albums worth of lyricsand melodies each time!
Where did your name come from?My full name is Natalia. I grew up getting called Natalie,Nats, Nat - all nick names I actually hated! When I moved toChristchurch, I only knew a couple of people and so I felt itwas a chance to start anew. I said to my room mate that Iwanted a new nickname and she said what about 'Talie'? Iliked this a lot and it stuck. Then when I moved to the UKRoni said I should lose the 'e' as four letters was easier. AndTali it has been since!
Who would you most like to tour with?I love Little Dragon so would love to tour with them. Here inNZ I don't really have a crew or ever get asked to tour withother artists, so I often feel like I'm on a bit of a solo mish. It'sokay though - I'm sure one day someone will ask me!
What song gets the best reaction when you play live?Each song touches people in different ways and as peopleare starting to get to know my tracks and see me live, theyare developing favorites. Some people love the messages oftracks like 'Free to be' or 'Ego' and others love the more Hiphop orientated vibes of tracks like 'Telepathy' and 'BobbyDigital'. I am fond of all of them and enjoy performing eachtrack as its own story.
What are your fondest musical memories? In yourhouse, in your neighbourhood or town?We lived on a farm near Mount Taranaki. My parents used tohave crazy house parties with all the local community andpeople would get properly wasted! I remember seeing aconga line that went out the front door and all the way roundthe house - and in through the back. I would get put to bedbut then get up and be found dancing around in my nightie orasleep with my head against the speakers.I went to loads of house parties as a teen, Some wherepeople had the worst taste in music. I would often make mixtapes and take them with me to sneak onto the soundsystem. Most of my initial musical curiosity was sparked fromstaying with my brother in Oakura. He and his flatmates hada massive CD collection that I would pour over, just playingwhatever caught my eye. I discovered a lot of good musicthis way.
What was the first tape/record you bought?I think it was something rubbish like Bon Jovi when I was 11.I saved my birthday money to buy it.
How would you describe your perfect day?Waking up in a warm tropical place with a healthy breakfastwaiting for me. Going for a run or swim followed by yoga.Having my favorite people come join me, Then us doingabsolutely nothing all day but swim, listen to music and eat. I
am so knackered from all the work I've been doing thissummer, I could really do with just kicking back on a sunlounger and sleeping.
What is your most valued possession?My song books, a ring I inherited from my Nana and my twobeautiful cats.
Best advice ever given?I have been given some excellent advice over the years, butI think the ideas I cherish most now are that your thoughtscan become things. That what you put out in this worldenergy wise - you get back, and if you can learn to step backand disassociate yourself from your ego, you can and willhave much more honest, open communication with othersand with yourself.
If you could blink your eyes and be in a favourite placeright now, where would that be?I would just be happy lying on a sunbed somewhere warmright now, sleeping, with no thought of work. But some of myfav places I have been are Central Otago, Waiheke Island,Santorini, Berlin, Paris and Tokyo.
Where would you like to find yourself in 10 years?In a place where I feel content, creative and still motivated tolearn, travel and experience new things.
What famous people, dead or alive, would you invite fordinner?Sir David Attenborough, Russell Brand,Ben Stiller, Harry Connick Jr, Chris Rock, and Bob Marley.
www.facebook.com/taliofficial
Sweet Sarcasm With their incredible debut single “sweet tease” recently released,
Hamilton three piece band Sweet Sarcasm are definitely a band to keepan eye on.
With some familiar faces from the Hamilton music scene, these guyshave what it takes to produce some seriously good music.
Give us a quick rundown of how you got where youare today musically?We are nowhere at the moment lol
What are your major music influences?Hunger
What are you up to right now, music wise?Currently pushing our debut single to radio, whilemaking connections with other local bands to worktowards setting u a few shows around the north island.
Where did your name come from?It just came to me in a vision about 6 years ago and I
always knew I would have a band called SweetSarcasm (Scotty)
Who would you most like to tour with?Nitro Circus
What song gets the best reaction when you playlive?Our cover of 'Smoke Two Joints' by Sublime, it's a veryrelatable track to alot of people I guess.
What are your fondest musical memories?When I was 14 I watched Vegas perform in his band'Mama Said' at the Xtreme Air festival, and I smile atthat because now he plays drums in my band. :) (ScottyStone)
What was the first tape/record you bought?* Scotty: Michael Jackson's 'History'* Vegas: 'Throwing Copper' by Live* TJ: Eat My P**sy by Lil Kim
How would you describe your perfect day?Raglan, Family, Fresh fish and live music.
What is your most valued possession?Do possessions really matter in this world?
Best advice ever given?Shut up, listen and learn
If you could blink your eyes and be in a favouriteplace right now, where would that be?Raglan
Where would you like to find yourself in 10 years?With a house in Raglan, a nice little boat and a homerecording studio.
What four famous people, dead or alive, would youinvite for dinner?Michael Jackson, Russel Brand, Billy T James, BobMarley
www.facebook.com/sweetsarcam
www.youtube.com/user/sweetsarcasmmusic
Photo: Tracie H
easman
Lox Loves…Surrounded by water, this 100 year old
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Milllie Elder Holmes (daughter of the latePaul Holmes) has bought out a stunning
jewellery line that oozes style andelegance with a slight rock edge
“All my pieces are designed with the ideaof protecting its wearer, based off the
idea of the evil eye from my Greekheritage “
www.millieelderholmes.co.nz
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“Once you’ve lived a little you willfind that whatever you send outinto the world comes back to youin one way or another. It may betoday, tomorrow, or years from
now, but it happens; usuallywhen you least expect it, usuallyin a form that’s pretty different
from the original. Thosecoincidental moments that
change your life seem random atthe time but I don’t think they
are. At least that’s how it’sworked out in my life. And I know
I’m not the only one.”
“If it had been any different, if I had beenborn just one minute later, or been in the
wrong place at the right time or vice versa,the life that I've lived and come to love wouldnot exist. And that is a situation that I would
not want to consider in the slightest.”
“I don't think there's anythingbetter than hearing your
favorite band live.”
Famous Last Words
SLASH
“You can't wait around for destinyto give you what you think you
deserve, you have to earn it, even ifyou think you've paid your dues.”
“Restlessness is a ficklecatalyst; it can drive you toachieve or it can coax yourdemise, and sometimes the
choice isn't yours”
“No one expects the rug to be yankedout from underneath them; life-changing events usually don’t
announce themselves. While instinctand intuition can help provide some
warning signs, they can do little toprepare you for the feeling of
rootlessness that follows when fate flipsyour world upside down. Anger,
confusion, sadness, and frustration areshaken up together inside you like a
snow globe. It takes years for theemotional dust to settle as you do your
best to see through the storm.”
LOX went along to Claudelands Arena on 17th of Feb, to photograph the legend that isSlash - performing with Myles Kennedy and the conspirators. Arguably one of the bestguitarists in the world, Slash did not disappoint. from the moment he walked out on
stage he was larger than life, an inspiration to any artist…
