I am Don

[holyrodent]

I am Don, in my late 30's; grew up in Eugene. I remember the great hardcore scene of the 80's. I work professionally as a graphic designer.

Played in art-noise-punk bands. My old band was Holy Rodent; we played for most of the 90's here in Eugene and other parts of the west coast.

I am into noise, drone and doom mostly now and flirt with free-form and improvised music. My solo project is WARNING BROKEN MACHINE; I have also played under the name Human Monster and do more "academic" music concrete under my own name.

I have just started a new project; yet to be named. More of a guitar based experimental-noise rock band.

i have been booking shows for "difficult music" for about 5 years now. Booked alot of shows in alternative spaces like art galleries.

As far as "what I bring to the scene"? I have a pretty broad knowledge of playing f*cked music and have played all over the west coast. I also have been founder and curator for the Eugene Noise Fest since 2005.

I am always down with collabing with other artists. I'd like to see the Eugene music scene be healthier.

[holyrodent]

damn I forgot to mention that I have been a DJ at KWVA for years.

In Both Holes
KWVA 88.1 FM
tuesdays 8-10pm

the best in noise, drone, doom & weird

[Cory]

Nov 6, 2008 8:44:49 GMT -8 holyrodent said:

damn I forgot to mention that I have been a DJ at KWVA for years.

In Both Holes
KWVA 88.1 FM
tuesdays 8-10pm

the best in noise, drone, doom & weird

omg I knew I heard some noise on 88.1! my roommate was telling me about hearing twodeadsluts onegoodfuck on the air.

I was like "no way"

that is awesome. how do you get to be a dj there???

also, do you circuit bend? create your own instruments? or do you use computer based programs for muscial creation?

[holyrodent]

Nov 6, 2008 8:58:45 GMT -8 Cory said:

Nov 6, 2008 8:44:49 GMT -8 holyrodent said:

damn I forgot to mention that I have been a DJ at KWVA for years.

In Both Holes
KWVA 88.1 FM
tuesdays 8-10pm

the best in noise, drone, doom & weird

omg I knew I heard some noise on 88.1! my roommate was telling me about hearing twodeadsluts onegoodfuck on the air.

I was like "no way"

that is awesome. how do you get to be a dj there???

there is also a radio noise show Sunday nights 11pm-1am called Notes from the Underground.

To become a DJ you just have to fill out a Dj application. They can be picked up at the station.

twodeadsluts onegoodfuck; I've helped those guys with tours in the NW before. Crazy bastards.

also, do you circuit bend? create your own instruments? or do you use computer based programs for muscial creation?

yes to all the above. I honestly don't do much computer based stuff; But I do some. I am way into building my own gear and circuit bending is fun; but can be limiting.

[heidi]

hi don, welcome!