1.
Please introduce yourself.
My name is Jennifer Castle.
2.
What is your musical background? When did folk/indie/whatever
come into play?
I have just been writing songs for a long time, playing guitar
for quite a while and singing for along time too. I started performing
in England when I lived there when I was 19, so folk came into
play when I had to be billed on certain types of nights. I usually
got on the 'folk' nights. Indie came into play when I played more
with bands fox the boombox and everybody get sick. Then I was
in the 'indie' scene.
3 . Is it easy for you to go out there and play in front of an
audience? What's your ideal show situation (type of venue, crowd,
other bands or musicians, etc?)
It's not easy thinking about performing before hand and sometimes
it's not easy to actually perform because of nerves or whatever,
and because I'm on my own and get intimidated, but sometimes a
crowd listens and appreciates the type of playing you do and then
you can feel a bit better. There have been some great shows, in
parks, on the beach. The Vogue Theatre last year was pretty far
out for me.
4.
What does castlemusic mean to you?
Castlemusic is what I call the music I perform, and a name to
put on posters that isn't the name my mom calls me.
5.
When do you think the best time and situation to listen to Castlemusic
is?
I'm not too sure about that one. I can't imagine listening to
myself. That's a good question. A weird thing to ponder really.
I've always felt lucky when people have said they were humming
my songs in their heads after they heard it live or recorded or
whatever. So I guess the answer is in your head after you've encountered
it.
6.
What are some of the things you try to communicate through your
music?
Whatever I'm trying to communicate I'm trying to do it truthfully.
7.
Do you think it's necessary for independent musicians and bands
to have a form of ethics?
It's important to be kind to each other when you can and if you
can't then be tough but truthful and still kind and make sure
you take care of yourself and stand up for yourself and let things
roll off your back too. The music industry is pretty fucked up,
but music is good.
8. You will once again be playing Sappyfest this coming August.
Now since you played the fest last year as well, I was wondering
if you you had any insider tips for first timers to Sappyfest
on how to get the most out of the weekend?
Definitely find a haystack and tip it and lie on it and watch
the sun come up from it on a foggy hot morning with your best
friend. The railroad tracks are cool. Or get a good seat to watch
the Vogue Theatre performances. Or find the ocean and leave the
festival for a few hours.
9. Any interesting stories or highlights from last years Sappyfest?
Being there was pretty awesome. Actually just being there was
great. Everyone treated each other well. There was good food and
beds. People were nice and I like Sackville a lot. I went bowling
in that old bowling alley with a few friends a learned that Dallas
Wherle can spin the worlds slowest bowling ball and I mean really
really slow and still get a decent pin count down.
10. What is your favorite dance party song?
Whitney Houston "I want to dance with somebody" is really
good to party with.
11. Word Association!
Dreams: stevie nicks
Prelude: serious? To a kiss.
Destruction: construction site
Individuality: happens
Forgotten: already
Revived: again
You: are anyway
12.
What are the last five records you bought and your current top
five?
Bought:
MIA, Elizabeth Cotton, Neil Young American Bar's and Stars (on
vinyl finally), Hazel and Alice, Eric Chenaux.
Current
Five?
It changes a lot, but I've been really into positive music lately.
Like James Brown, you know? Super funk positive shit or really
relaxing positive reggae. or, like, pretty Appalachian, or like
90's Bjork.
13.
What future plans do you have?
Well I'm releasing a record on Blue Fog Records this month and
then hopefully people hear it and like it. Hopefully I can go
to them and play for them. Hopefully somewhere people might want
me to play guitar and sing songs for them if they are in the mood
to listen to music.
14. How can ppl contact you?
Through myspace mostly I think myspace.com/jennifercasltemusic
or jennifercastle@gmail.com.
