Acacia Ridge is a band that I've grown quite fond of over the last year, and I finally have a chance to interview someone in the band to give me the clarity I seek.... about the band's mission, purpose and future hopes.  

Anson and Christian are founding members... love when bands introduce classical instruments to create a new soundscape. Reminds me of my first experiences with Kansas, which changed the musical landscape for me.
 
Now, don't get me wrong.  Acacia Ridge is no soft sell... they are the real, hardcore, deal and it's my honor to host them here.

Joining me from the distant lands of Utah, please welcome Christian and Anson from Acacia Ridge to the show!

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Time Codes:

2:00 Welcome to Christian and Anson
3:00 What is Utah like, really?
6:00 The fastest growing cities in the US
9:00 The Osmonds and Brainstorm
13:00 Naming bands after locations
17:00 Sincere to a fault
21:00 Lyrics, melodies and the business of the band
24:00 What does loneliness look like?
27:00 Seattle's KUMA
31:00 The purpose behind the band
35:00 Driven by desire to be understood
38:00 Dingwall basses and Nolly Getgood
42:00 Putting time into the details in the songs
46:00 Established bands taking chances

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY:

Yesterday was NATIONAL NO SUGAR DAY..... which in America is like saying.... national nobody eats day.  It's anathema to who we are and our culture.  Of course, nobody is really doing this, but it's a nice sentiment.  I'm back on the dole as my monologue mentions, at least it cooling down on my sugar intake... diabetes and all that. What is your take on our eating habits here?  The land of fat angry people with guns?

In 1995, Oasis released "What's the Story Morning Glory" to acclaim and whatever else, selling 347,000 copies in its first week.  ....and now, they are back together again.  Do you have a take on Oasis in general?  My first encounter with them was in print, where PJ Harvey stated that her work is artistic and challenging, unlike Oasis, which just cracked me up. 

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