Black Boot Productions : Official | Email : Event Info Here
For some of us locals here in Long Beach, we've begun to notice the slow and steady growth of more events provided within our great city. The Summer and Music festivals put on every summer by Rand of Fingerprints and his team have been a great addition to the downtown area as well as the neighboring East Village. But what about us who still prefer a good band at a bar, or maybe a whole line up of bands playing at a local warehouse. Here's where Black Boot Productions comes into play.
Nativity: First off, thank you Eric for taking the time to do this Interview. I know you're a busy man with lots of fun ideas/events that constantly need to be worked on. Let's begin with the origins of Black Boot Productions. When we ran into each other at a local show and you told me about the conversation you had with your partner in crime about your call to action. Why don't you share the Black Boot origin story with our readers?
Eric: My Partner Maribel Banuelos and I have been living here in Long Beach for the past 4 years. Both of us are originally from Southern California but had a chance to live in Portland, Oregon for a while. While living in Portland we quickly discovered a huge underground “D.I.Y.” music scene. Our nights bar hopping and enjoying local talent in downtown Portland was truly an eye opener. Here was a community chalk full of talented musicians sharing the same goal in organizing in order to bring in the people. Relocating to Long Beach we found the potential to do the same. We thought to ourselves there is a lot of great bands in Long Beach why is no one really pushing this? I, Eric play in many local bands (Bird Mad Girl) (D-Strutters) & one bigger touring act (Pastilla) so I have been in the scene for awhile & have seen how bands get shitted on & we wanted to change that.
Nativity: Like we discussed that night we both agreed upon the need for all the locals to stick together and really just get organized. I'm glad you're starting to do that with your shows. How do the bands feel about what you're trying to build? How have the shows been so far? Any fun stories/moments that stand out?
Eric: The local bands have been really responsive to what we are doing and they are excited. The Black Boot shows have been gaining a lot of momentum over the last three months and are only getting better. As far as moments at the shows, for us it's every time we see someone rocking out with a huge smile on their face. Like the satisfaction one gets when seeing a kid get the toy they wanted on Christmas day, priceless.
Photo by: Oh Snaps I was there!!!
Nativity: And it's not just bands that you're working with correct? You have this weekends event at Que Sera called The Hold Up and you're working with DJs for that event. What kind of music can people expect to find and what kind of vibe are you building?
Eric: That is correct Black Boot is hosting a monthly dance club every 2nd Saturday of the month. We will have rotating DJ's for the time being, in an attempt to keep it fresh. We want to give every DJ a chance to play the best Garage rock or Soul music at our Club. We want to create a rock 'n roll club where people can be themselves. As cliché as it may sound we want you to “let loose”. For the opening night we will have G.G.King From Bellflower, Deejay Slamantha from L.A (Good Luck Bar), DJ Vega from Hollywood, Dj Chronica from L.B., and Phsychadelia Beaters also from L.B.
Nativity: Looks like it's going to be a fun event to check out. For all of the bands and/or DJs who feel like they have what it take to lace up and perform for Black Boot, where/how can they get in touch with you? Is there anything specific you want from them? Press Kit? EPK? Soundcloud links? Etc?
Eric: Bands & DJ's can get a hold of Black Boot @ blackbootprod@yahoo.com & facebook.com/blackbootprod Please send an email w/ a link to some music, Press Kit, EPK, or Soundcloud links etc.
We have also been asked by the Long Beach Party Project to write a couple of reviews for some local acts that you can check out. Expect to see more in the near future.
Nativity: Awesome. Thanks again for doing this Eric. Is there anything else you'd like to share with our readers or your fans? Teasers of what's to come for 2011 maybe? Future events? Bands they need to check out?
Eric: Black Boot will be doing events every week and weekend. Make sure to visit us at facebook.com/blackbootprod to see what shows we have lined up. Black Boot is expanding to bigger locations such as Alex's Bar and Blue Cafe. Expect another all ages warehouse show coming up in March. We will be spreading our wings out to a venue in Pomona, Ca.
Bands you need to check out:
Bird Mad Girl
Wild Pack Of Canaries [Mountain Man Records]
Heavy Spells
D-Strutters
No Hablo
Brown & Blue [Mountain Man Records]
Repeater
Charles Mansion
Bombon
There are way too many we can go on forever naming bands. Come out to one of our events and see what's happening here in Long Beach, Ca.
See you all @ The shows.
1/8 Black Boot Productions present: The Hold Up @ Que Sera | 21+ Ladies FREE all night | More Info
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