The Flusters have been busy playing shows in Los Angeles and San Diego, and preparing the band’s second EP; according to frontman Doug VanSant, the new music will drop in the fall. For more information, visit www.theflusters.com. In the meantime, we checked in with guitarist Danny White and asked him to endure the Lucky 13; here are his answers.
What was the first concert you attended?
KISS in Jackson, Miss. Skid Row and Ted Nugent opened.
What was the first album you owed?
Tom Petty’s Wildflowers or Huey Lewis and the News’ Sports. My mom used to put CDs in my Easter basket. I don’t remember which came first.
What bands are you listening to right now?
I’ve been on a Gary Clark kick for the past few weeks. I’ve also been inspired lately by a lot of deep funk. Mickey and the Soul Generation has been playing a lot; the Poets of Rhythm as well. I’ve been really enjoying Bird Concerns, a band we did a show with in Los Angeles not long ago. Amazing harmonies!
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
It’s not up to me to “get” anyone’s music.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
Jimi Hendrix.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
1950s doo-wop.
What’s your favorite music venue?
Any (venue) that has a shower. If we are talking about to attend, I like dark, intimate venues. I’m not big on stadium and arena shows.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“Kiss of mountain air we breathe; goodbye, it’s time to fly,” from “Surprise Valley,” Widespread Panic.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Widespread Panic. It was my first love and a long one. I don’t listen a lot these days, but every now and then, I’ll stream a live show from the ’90s, and sit down for a listen.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I would probably ask John Bell of Widespread Panic where he found his inspiration.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
I’m not gonna die.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
If I had to choose, maybe I’d go with Little Creatures by the Talking Heads, just because there is never a bad time for that album.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“Casual Sex” by Bird Concerns. (Scroll down to hear it.)