Interviews
Mýa
INTERVIEW WITH MYA By John Davenport Thank you, Mýa, for taking the time to speak with us at Coolgrrrls. Q. First of all, I would like to talk with you about your latest project, “K.I.S.S. (“Keep It Sexy and Simple”). Tell us about the making of this project and the collaborations you have on it. K.I.S.S. is my 7th... Continue »
Gretchen Menn
INTERVIEW WITH GRETCHEN MENN By John Davenport Q. When did you first discover that you had the talent and passion for music? I grew up in a musical household, and have loved music as far back as I can remember. My father, Don Menn, worked at Guitar Player Magazine and played piano, guitar, and sang. He rented my sister,... Continue »
Fitz and The Tantrums
INTERVIEW WITH NOELLE SCAGGS By John Davenport Thank you, Noelle, for giving us the opportunity to interview you for Coolgrrrls.com. It was an awesome show in Carrboro, NC! Q. Are you originally from LA? Actually I was born in Denver, Colorado but moved to LA when I was 6 years old. Q. Who has been the major influence for... Continue »
Sharon Isbin
INTERVIEW WITH SHARON ISBIN By John Davenport JOHN: First of all, I would like to thank you for joining us on Coolgrrrls, we really appreciate this opportunity. SHARON: I’m glad to do it. JOHN: Coolgrrrls is a website dedicated to female musicians and promoting their talents. SHARON: Excellent! JOHN: What did it mean to you to be the first... Continue »
My Interview With Crystal Bright
Interview By Rebecca Kane Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands are from Greensboro, NC and really making a major impact in the music scene. Crystal’s newly released video for “Drowned Out”, has already been nominated for the HearNC Music Video Festival Awards. The official release date of her new album “Muses and Bones” will be January 25, 2012. Crystal’s... Continue »
With Trinity & Lloyed of the...
Interview w/ Kamikaze Queens by Sabine Schenk The Kamikaze Queens are a wild punk cabaret band straight out from Berlin. This time they were on tour with the infamous Eagles of Death Metal. The EODM are well known for their entertainment qualities. They always put on a great show, especially their live gigs are legendary but the Kamikaze Queens... Continue »
Corey Parks on tour in Germany!
Ms. Corey Parks by Sabine 26th November, 2010 In early 2006 — DP met Corey Parks at a Damned show in So. Cal. They talked about her recent departure from Nashville Pussy………. and what a great team they would make! The Hunns rehearsed with Corey that same week – the chemistry was there so they started recruiting the final... Continue »
Tsunami Bomb on Tour in Germany!
Tsunami Bomb Munich, Germany by Sabine Tsunami Bomb were opening that night for Hopesfall. Although I must admit that this was quite a strange combination of bands I enjoyed both shows to the same extent. Tsunami Bomb is one of those rare girl fronted bands that has found their own style and doesn’t sound like an imitation of either... Continue »
With Jo & Jen of Sahara Hotnights
Interview: Sahara Hotnights By Sabine Schenk Aug. 24th, UC Riverside, CA Sahara Hotnights are probably my all time favourite girl band. They have strong melodies and witty lyrics which is always a killer combination. Their new record Kiss & Tell is probably the best record of the year (this one and the long expected Sex, Love and Rock’n’Roll by... Continue »
Victoria Clarke
Been there, seen it, done that. A good phrase to describe the rock-n-roll adventures of Irishwoman Victoria Clarke, long-time partner of singer Shane McGowan. Vic has survived Pogues tours, drugs, Shane’s crazed fans, and many mad experiences of her own. Years of close contact with music legends have given her an insider’s perspective on fame and celebrity and her... Continue »
Freezepop
Chillin’ with Freezepop by stacey dawn boston @ niteThe fun, slightly quirky, Boston-based synthpop trio who call themselves Freezepop recently took some time out from their busy schedule to answer some of my questions about the band and their new EP “Fashion Impression Function” (Archenemy). The trio is fronted by, stylish vocalist, Liz Enthusiasm. Liz is joined by The... Continue »With Big Boy
Interview Big Boy By Sabine Schenk Oh yeah, what can I say. If you are female and you have a myspace account you will for sure have stumbled across a band called Big Boy. In my eyes they are the male version of Tila Tequila. Although they have no record deal yet they attract thousands of female fans through... Continue »With Extreme Skate Park Builder &...
Interview: Andy Dobson By Sabine Schenk Aberdeen, Scotland www.transition-extreme.com Andy Dobson is not just a well-known skateboarder but he also built the amazing skate- / extreme sports park in Aberdeen, Scotland. The park is really amazing. Pool, mini ramp, spine ramp, … You name it, they got it! Transition Extreme is probably the biggest indoor skate park in whole... Continue »
Stray Cat Lee Rocker
Cool Cat Lee Rocker: Strayin’ and Strummin’ to His Own Beatby d-grrrl I was sitting at my desk, arranging papers and attempting to attach the tape recorder to the phone when suddenly it rang. It wasn’t yet 3 pm so I assumed it was a would-be advertiser or perhaps a PR person touting their latest up and comer. I... Continue »
Nicke and Dregen of the Backyard Babies
Interview: The Backyard Babies by Sabine Schenk On Aug. 11th the Troubadour in Hollywood was burning because the Backyard Babies from Stockholm, Sweden set it with their punk ROCK show on fire. Kastle will report on it on her LA @ Nite page. We were set up for an interview at 2pm with the Backyard Babies. But when we... Continue »
Daize Shayne
Two-time longboard champ Daize Shayne by Avra Wouldn’t you love to be a world champion surfer and a singer with your first CD coming out?! Two-time longboard champ Daize Shayne can tell you how exciting it is. This 28-year-old has accomplished a lot while staying, in her own words, “a tomboy at heart.” Daize gave Coolgrrrls some advice on... Continue »With Steve of the Dragons
Interview: The Dragons w/Steve By Sabine Schenk Casbah, San Diego, CA This was my first time and my last time that I saw the incredible Dragons. They are one hot rock’n’roll band and it was a hell of a show. The Casbah is their home bar and all their friends and fans came to celebrate them one last time.... Continue »
Bloodlights’ Captain Poon
Interview with Captain Poon By Sabine Schenk Gluecifer split up in 2005 and I can still remember the show in Munich as part of their farewell tour. It was great and sad both at the same time. In my eyes Gluecifer is probably still the best rocknroll band that ever came out of Norway and their last record “Automatic... Continue »
