Nashville Pu$$y will be playing at the Whiskey A Go Go June 7
Southern rock band Nashville Pu$$y came together nearly tow decades ago back in 1996. They will be showcasing songs off their latest album along with old favorites for a night in West Hollywood at the Whisky A Go Go on June 7.
Their latest album Up The Dosage is sure to be a crowd pleaser with its contemporary and powerful beats. Rick Beato, producer of Shinedown and fellow good friend of Nashville Pu$$y was able to make this album not only possible, but also better than ever before by remixing their album.
The band has been playing a rigorous yearly gig marathon, touring with acts from Lynyrd Skynyrd to ZZ Top and played big music festivals such as Wacken Open Air. The OC Concert Guide had the opportunity to talk to the band about their origins, newest album and what’s next for them.
OCCG: How did you come up with Nashville Pu$$y? What’s the significance of it and how did you guys meet?
NP: I met Ruyter in Canada while touring with my other band Nine Pound Hammer. I fell in love with her and her guitar playing. We finally formed a band after 4 years of marriage. The name was taken from an intro on a Ted Nugent live record. We lived in Nashville at the time where we drove an ice cream truck.
OCCG: What purpose are you trying to convey through Up The Dosage?
NP: Just that we would like everyone to kick everything up a notch. The world is getting tame and boring. And we’re here to save the day by fucking things up!
OCCG: Why was the Microsonic Studios in Lexington, Kentucky considered a place for an inspired recording process for you guys?
NP: It’s actually called Nitrosonic Studios. A friend and former Nine Pound Hammer band member owns it. We have more control there. We’re also very familiar with the studio and the town. Also Kentucky can have a really good vibe. It’s virtually a stress free state. I think that’s their motto.
OCCG: How do you come up with your unique titles from “Rub It To Death” “Hooray for Cocaine, Hooray for Tennessee?”
NP: Unfortunately that is kind of a true story. A lot of stuff is kind of true. We just sing about the interesting parts of life. We leave the boring subjects to the squares. No one wants to hear songs about washing your car and going to the bank.
OCCG: What was it like working with producer Ricky Beato?
NP: He’s the greatest. But he just mixed it. Brian Pulito and Nashville Pussy actually produced it. Everyone involved is smart and cool.
OCCG: How is Up The Dosage different from your previous albums?
NP: It just sounds way way better. Even people who didn’t like our previous records will dig this one. It’s scientifically designed to be loved by all.
OCCG: Do you see yourselves performing at a music festival like Coachella?
NP: Of course!!! But unfortunately the people at the festivals in America are scared of us. We’ve played over 100 festivals in Europe. They’re not scared, so they get Pussy. So until American festivals stop acting like pussies, they will not get Pussy. That’s kind of true in life to. You want pussy? Then don’t act like one.
OCCG: Whom would you like to tour with in the future if you could choose anyone to tour with?
NP: ACDC/MOTÖRHEAD/BLACK SABBATH/NASHVILLE PUSSY. The perfect tour!!!!!
OCCG: What have you learned as musicians that you couldn’t have learned any other way?
NP: Avoid the real world at all costs!!!
OCCG: What plans do you have for the rest of the year?
NP: Right now I’m at Pep Boys in the lounge waiting for our van to get fixed. And I can’t decide whether to get a burrito or taco while to kill time. After I figure that out I’ll deal with the rest of the year!!!