Colleen Green plays in store at Burger Records May 18
With the recent release of her newest album “Sock it to Me” from Hardly Art Green give us a taste of her sweet vocals, funky drum machine, and distorted guitar. Having catchy tunes never seem to be a problem for Green ever since the release of her first LP “Milo Goes to Compton.”
Green has always had a promising niche for making tunes any “mellow punk” would want to listen to. Green’s mellow laid back lifestyle is one that is sure to please the OC. Be sure to catch Green on her tour making its way to Burger Records May 18.
OCCG: Do you see yourself progressing into having a live backing band vs. your drum machine? Or do you prefer your drum machine?
CG: I change my mind constantly, I like to mix it up all the time I’ll do a bassist a drummer or a drum machine.
OCCG: What does a day in a life of colleen green consist of?
CG: I get up fairly early, smoke get some coffee, then I try and paint some of my shirts I hand paint all of them. I go to the grocery store, and then I head to Santa Monica.
OCCG: What was the recording process for your new album “Sock it to me?” Was it any different from “Milo goes to Compton?”
CG: For “Sock it to me” I had just got signed to Hardly Art so they wanted a more professional sound then “Milo goes to Compton.” I recorded “Sock it to me” at Ruben’s house the guy who signed me to Hardly Art. We collaborated with Danny Rowland; who playslead guitar on a few songs.
OCCG: How long have you been playing guitar? What got you into it?
CG: I’ve been playing guitar for 15years, my uncle played guitar and a few friends were playing, so I decided to take it up
OCCG: What was the name of your first band?
CG: The name of my first band was “Fenwick” we were an all girl band. I played guitar and we were all best friends so it worked out well.
OCCG: How was it traveling with Burger Records and Gnar Tapes on the SXSW caravan?
CG: It was Amazing!! It was all good and fun. I was with Gap Dream, White Fang and The Memories. I actually wrote a song for The Memories to record and they are writing one for me too.
OCCG: How do you make a living off your music? Or do you have a day job?
CG: I don’t make a living out of it; I live with my older brother and I’m on food stamps. I focus on my music.
OCCG: If you weren’t a musician what would you be doing?
CG: Music was always a big influence in my life, I would have either been a music supervisor or an actor, I love acting my first play was James and the Giant Peach, and I was one of the bugs.
OCCG: What hidden talents do you have?
CG: I like to cook for my friends and host dinner parties. My specialties are stir fry, and meatloaf and mash potatoes.