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2012 IN FOOD & MUSIC - MIKE JONES
Mike Jones ran Schizophonic Records and NAIL Distribution before joining A to Z Media which provides “bespoke” packaging for bands like Sigur Ros, Best Coast, and OFF!
What was the food highlight of your year?
Discovering St. Jack, a new French Bistro that opened in Portland this year and having a feast there with a big group of friends including Tim Bierman from the 10Club and Nicole Cifani of MoheakRadio in LA where we all shared many dishes and wines and desserts and talked about music and food for hours.
What was the music highlight of your year?
Being asked to be an extra in Bob Mould’s video, The Descent. Having the opportunity to meet one of my musical heroes and taking part in his career for a micro-moment this summer was really special for me.
Was there a moment when food and music came together in a memorable way?
Immediately following the video shoot. I had dragged my 14 year old son, Max, along with me. He plays trumpet in the marching band at his high school and is a bit of a foodie (totally without pretense, though). I told him that after we were done I would take him to have the best hamburger of his life at Little Bird here in PDX. We wrapped, and after giving Mr. Mould a lift back to his hotel, Max and I sat down for a satisfying 11pm meal at the aforementioned Little Bird and I would have to say that the burger, ordered medium rare, blew his young, musical mind. A great evening.
5 Records That Changed My Life - Chef Carolynn Spence
Hiring no-bullshit, Jersey-bred Carolynn Spence to revitalize the culinary offerings at iconic Hollywood starlet hideaway Chateau Marmont was an idea so crazy it actually worked. An appreciation for hearty classics reflects her stint at landmark NY gastropub, The Spotted Pig, as well as formative years in the city’s all-ages punk scene. This theme of authenticity extends into her record collection:
This very loaded question has had my head spinning. I’m going to cheat a little bit and give a couple records that are compiled. But these compilations have indeed changed my life.
Minor Threat, Discography
No other band defines me more. Ian MacKaye is a true supporter of independent thinking. All of his bands, collaborations & productions of all music Dischord is awesome and inspiring. The last Fugazi record was probably their best and the Evens is still killing it…
Husker Du, Zen Arcade
An Epic record with a more emotional punk feel and a lot of angst. You can feel the tension in this album. ‘Chartered Trips’ live will put your head back, eyes shut and fists clenched.
Treepeople, Something Vicious for Tomorrow/Time Whore
Doug Martsch. “I can’t get that sound you make out of my head.. I can’t even figure out what’s making it” is a quote in his later band, Built to Spill, but that’s how i felt when originally I heard and saw Treepeople. I couldn’t believe this guy had his guitar in such uncontrolled control if that makes any sense. Been a fan ever since.
Echo & The Bunnymen, Songs to Learn & Sing
The first band I truly rebelled to see. Got in so much trouble.. worth every bit of grounding…
Nuggets: Original Artifacts from the first Psychedelic Era 1965-68
I had heard this compilation a few years back and the music - some familiar, some not - had refreshed my love of rock n roll completely and made me appreciate all of the modern garage bands that are killing it live in small venues everyday!!
Playing in a band is comparable to working in a kitchen, where your menu is your set-list and you’re performing for people
SF Weekly’s Ian S. Port sees Noisette and other #foodandmusic events as a step away from the city’s econo punk past.
