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Ok…We’re …Back with Beryl Court… an up & coming band out of the North Texas area that has so graciously agree’d to be The Dallas County BlueNote’s Tues. Interview.
DCBN: We’ve got Tristan (vocals, guitar) & Taco (Bass) from Beryl Court on the line here to enlighten’ the future & current fans as to what the band’s about & where they came from. Speaking to where they came from… How was Beryl Court formed?
Tristan: Well, Matt (Drums) & I started a band our freshmen year of high school in 2001 with a friend of ours. We had several different names & we were AWEFUL! I walked from that band because I got tire of the other guy, & after a few days Matt got tired of him too. We started playin’ with another friend & went by ‘Silent Pulse’ for awhile. Then we found out that name was already taken by several bands AND some drum company! So we changed it to Beryl Court, which is actually a street adress, in 2005. We played as a three piece until the summer of 2008 (when Buxton joined). We did that for awhile… then in Jan. 2010 the “other” guy walked & then we added Taco. And that’s where we are now.
Taco: I’ve been Alex’s (Buxton) friend since ‘07. We jammed some together before 2010. According to him I was “Good” (from what he seen with his ‘friend’ at the time)… I didn’t know alot… But in ‘09 when I got my Ibanez Sabre for Christmas… I picked it up & forced myself to get much better. It worked. Around March of ‘09 I saw B.C. play at Curtain Club with their old “member”. It was SICK! I thought “Man…it’d be awesome to do that! Espescially with Alex Buxton (lead guitar)!” That was my dream… I geuss… That year went on… I got better…2010 rolls around… I keep practicing to myself, talkin’ to my other friends about makin’ a band. Then Febuary rolls around… I get a call around Jan. 28th …It’s Buxton! This is what I got: “hey man, what’s up?”…I respond as usual thinkin’ he wants to hang out & such. Next thing he says…”You want to be in a band?”… I puase for a bit, I didn’t quite understand what he asked. He asked again with a chuckle because of my response. It took me a second to respond again but I replied with a “FUCK YEAH!” He filled me in on the situation. I had to learn 7 songs for a show in one week. God, what a load on my shoulders!
But I pulled some shit outta my ass & did a spectacular job according to my mates. Since then, they feel like a whole new portal has opened for them.
Ok…Done with that…shoot!
DCBN: You “pulled some shit…outta your ass” & opened a “portal”… ?right … with your “mates”… a “whole new portal”… Mm…K… Sounds kinky. But… I LOVE how descriptive you guys are!
Moving on…
I think you guys are a more serious, adult, barroom version of say…Matchbox20 or Flickerstick. But…What the fuck do I know?! Who are your influences? Who do you guys personally & as a band strive to pay homage to?
Tristan: We have lot’s of influences from Matchbox20 to Third Eye Blind… to all the metal stuff that alex is into. Honestly, we just try & write what we think sounds good.
Taco: We all like how we sound. We just want to have a good, all around, well written sound. It doesn’t matter what genre it is… We love it.
DCBN: Yeah…that’s present and accouned for, but, ok Taco what are YOUR influences?
Taco: My influeces?… Dream Theatre, Symphony X, Lamb Of God, Godsmack, Megadeth, Pantera ($$), S.O.A.D., Tool, & Alexander Buxton to name a few…
BN: Man that F’ing metal! If you guys could play on any stage, for any event…past, present, or future… anywhere in the world… Where would, when would it be?
Taco: Ozzfest with Pantera… Dunno which year…
BN: Fuckin’ A that’s AWESOME!Damn… the las’time I saw Pantera was at Ozzfest ‘94.
Tristan: Easy, a sold out Beryl Court show with thousands upon thousands of fans who all love it & know all the words. When & where are subject to change, but hopefully sooner rather than later.
BN: Good… Answer…! What’s your favorite location, event, & or venue to play at?
Tristan: (Laughs)… Thanks. My favorite place to be is just on any stage. Being on stage brings out a side of me that ussually isn’t there in my every day life.
Taco: I’ve only played at Rockin’ Parrodise, Curtain Club, & Sidetricked Pub n Grub in Arlington. I’d say in that order ‘cuz you guys ROCK! (referring to BluesFolks.com Production’s Open Mic Jam @ Rockin’ Parrodise every Tues.)
BN: You’re a different dude Taco… I love it. Ok, last question… What’s your favorite song & who is it by?
Taco: Um… “Serpent’s Kiss” by Symphony X.
Tristan: “Motorcycle Driveby”… Third Eye Blind.
BN: Excellent Tristan! Third Eye Blind is definitely apparent as an influence for Beryl Court. Man, you & Taco were a great interview! Thanks!
Tristan: No problem, thanks for the interest!
Metalocalypse… my sick addiction… from the latest episode of the new season:
Vince Young’s best NFL game, last play 4th down victory over the Cardinals for Titan’s 5th win in a row!
Mr. Nate the page & Live at AJ’s . . . . . . . . Hey there you tiny little goofballs… look to the top of the homepage of this website…. bluesfolks.com … we (me…Joey Black & the brains behind bluesfolks.com ((& the foreseeable future of the apartment leasing industry …Mike “Slack’s” Stephenson)) have decided to give you “Woods” & “WoodKnots” a rare glimpse further into the WoodGrain,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Oh yeah & I will not be going on tour with Planet Piss… Murderface told me “it’s not you’re playing…it’s just that you are a dildo licker… fuck you you piece of shit!!!” And I said… “well … at least my hair isn’t shaped like a fuckin’ Japanese warrior helmet… fuck you Murderface!!
Take I-35E north through Lewisville… then take 1st exit into Lake Dallas immediately after crossing Lake Lewisville Bridge… You’ll wanna vear right (don’t stay on service road) then at T go left (north) into town… go all the way to 3 way stop at L.D. Main St.(by now you should see a sonic down on yer right) take a right on Main then take a left on Gothcher (it’s the little street right next to Jackie’s Bar) Go to end of Gotcher & the Legion will be on yer left… See you tonight… we hope
It’s Amber’s BIRTHDAY!!! (the bartender from last time we played there) So get your ass there & be ready to party!!!
Directions- take 121 (or best way) to 820 west
stay on 820 headed west past 35W
take Jacksboro Hwy. 199 off of 820 and go left (south towards Ft. Worth)
approx. one mile down turn right (west) on roberts cutoff road
go approx. four miles (road curves alot) and turn right on Meandering (look for the two story Quickway on right, Meandering is next street)
approx. one mile down you’ll come to a fork in the road on Meandering STAY LEFT
A.J.’s Honky Tonk will be on your right, a small square red brick building with no windows
Thurs. July 23rd @ LoneStar Country Club on Beltline in Coppell (9pm-12:30am) No cover 18 & up
Sat. July 25th @ Rapheal’s on 380 in Aubrey (7:30pm-11pm) No cover ALL AGES
Wed. July 29th @ The Ridglea Theatre on Camp Bowie in Fort Worth (7:55pm-8:45pm) $5 cover ALL AGES
Thursday’s July 30th, Aug 6th, 13th, & 20th @ LoneStar Country Club on Beltline in Coppell (9pm-12:30am) No cover 18 & up
Fri. Aug. 28th @ The American Legion Cleburne
Tx. (Time TBD) no cover 21 & up
All times and dates subject to change…
Get good ‘Wood’ on it!!!!!!
BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh &… happy anniversary Mike “Slacks” & Ashmaster
8pm @ Lonestar Bar!! One Nation Under A Groove Gettin Down For The Funk Of It!! PS. Yes we can get some pics up “without all the fingers” even tho we know you love to hate it >:
Goin out to all the Woodgrain Knots… It is true MistaNate will be back ROCKN the house this Tuesday @ Lonestar.. Great show last week but in the words of KunkleWhitebread “it felt like one of my fingers was missing”.. This weeks show will be packed full of energy and Mellow Melodic Grooves 2 Make Yo Body Move… Soooo come out get down and party your blues away C YA THERE…. Peace&Blessings , Franky
Rumors may’ve spread like a fire on the side of 121 after sum asshole threw out his burning joint cuz he was paranoid a cop was bout to pull’em over… but … there is finally a truth!!!! WoodGrain IS confirmed for the 29th! Yeah…it IS a WED.. And HELL YEAH it’s in FORT WORTH… WHATEVER… We all have a month to plan accordingly. To understand the importance of the attendance of each and EVERY one of you just read the post under this one. Really…read it!
Anyhow…the reason for my redundancy is that on my post lastnite I rudely forgot to mention that The Bulletproof Cricket Band (lately our partners in music crime) are also on that bill the 29th along with many other up and coming acts that I’m sure we’ll all enjoy. Still, special thanks to BCB without whom this WoodGrain show would not be possible.
We’ll be back at LoneStar this Tues. minus Mr. Nate as he has some international business to attend to. Just hope we’re not minus any of you.
Stay down til ya come up-JoeyBlack
‘Sup Grainheads…. Uh… Just wanted to announce that we will be playing the Ridglea Theatre’s “New Band Night” Wed. June 29th. time t.b.d.. I know it’s a Wed. & all that. Whatever…The thing about this show is ….Well… it’s not about us. It’s about you! If we can manage to get 20 or preferrably 30+ ppl. to show up in direct support of WoodGrain we’ll definitly be booked again there. With 30+ it will be a weekend show next time. We need you like we never have before. We won’t let you down! WoodGrain… Ridglea Theatre… Fuckin’ awesome!!!!! I love each of you. -Joey Black
So really, the bullshit written in languages I can’t read… has got to fuckin’ stop! I mean, I dig that WoodGrain is big with eastern European hookers and all…(just for typing that they’ll send me more bullshit)…Oh and Mr.Nate is alive and well and living in …sin(?) and there are rumors of a drummer audition at our next show Tues. at LoneStar…KILLER!
So yeah…4 real…I was editing my “commemts” & there’s all this stuff from somewhere over seas! A bunch of writing that looks all crazy. One was an ad. 4 call girls in Kiev. Crazy… Man…Otherwise… You guys all keep open the evening of the 16th & the morning of the 17th (ha!) cuz The Bulletproof Cricket Band will be jammin’ with us at LoneStar. Those mfr’s r badass!!! If you want, check them out on myspace. They, like us, need YOUR support. C U next Tues. & please also b at the show on the 16th. Thanx-WoodGrain
So… those of you whom I haven’t beaten to death with stories of my former football prowess… I’ll tell you… I was one hell of a player. I am also a huge Cowboys fan. But… I digress… the point is … Micheal “The Playmaker” Irvin has a new show on Spike TV called 4th & Long. DB’s (the pos. I played in ju.co.) compete against WR’s (the pos. I moved to in 4yr. college) in a reality show competing for a training camp roster spot to actually tryout for the… actuall.. uh … Cowboy’s. Stay with me hear “Wood”Chucks & “Wood”Chicks…. They are basically doing Hell’s Kitchen but… fuckin’ football! It’s AWESOME!!!! Mike Irvin who, not to name drop but… I’ve met (and hung out with several times) is REALLY LIKE THAT! That mf’r goes hard! He’s truly the Chef Ramsey of FOOTBALL reality tv. Also, while I’m kickin’ ass & takin’ names on shit I think about TV… Let me just say that Adam Lambert got FUCKING SCREWED on American Idol…as did Allison & Danny…. who …respectively, lol, were both better than uh… what’s his name… uh is there a 12 yr. old girl who can tell me ,who won that bs show?!?1? Whatever… WoodGrain kicks ass… I’m glad to play with them… Be at the show Tues. June 16th to see us KILL with The BulletProof Cricket Band. I love you… alll…Joey
WoodGrain is happy to announce that The Bulletproof Cricket Band of Cleburne Tx. will be playing with us at LoneStar (Coppell Tx.) Tues. June 16th. Make your plans to be there NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be a show to remember. . . or forget but just know you had a great fn time in spite of your massive hangover… I’m JoeyBlack. . . Go fuck yourself San Diego
WoodGrain friends, family, and fans… WE MISS YOU! We had a wapping 4 ppl. (including Andrea… And my mom) show up to LoneStar lastnite 2 enjoy a great fn show. We’ll be back at Lonestar next tues. and we beg that you come and support us. After all… we ARE the greatest accoustic band in the history of music. Plus, we are trying to save money for equipment upgrades, tshirts, & promotional tools. All of which will eventually help us get more gigs. More of you at our shows equals more money for these things… and in turn will equal higher paying…higher profile gigs. Thanks to all of you for your continued interest and again… WE MISS YOU!