The Ned Ludd Band is The Deli KC’s May artist of the month! The band has gained momentum since its inception, releasing its first album Spacebar back in late 2012 (check out our review). We talked with Ned Ludd himself (Aaron Fuhr) to find out more about the band and what else they have coming up.
The Deli: Down and dirty: 1 sentence to describe your music. What is it?
The Ned Ludd Band: I’ll say by influences. If Bob Dylan covered Radiohead after they discovered their love child was by Tom Waits. It’s personal and ridiculous and genuine with hope and shame combined.
The Deli: What’s the story behind the name?
TNLB: Ned Ludd was the folkloric leader of the Luddites, a revolutionary group in turn-of-the-century England. They destroyed looms and other devices and machines that were believed could replace the jobs of men and women. Captain Ludd was believed to lead the sabotage of several factories. This served for us as an initial theme for the band.
The Deli: Tell us how you guys got together.
TNLB: Clint Hoffmeier: I met Aaron at Coda’s Open Mic Night over 3 years ago. He came in with his harmonica holder and perfectly pressed tight vintage suit and some of the most wonderfully creative songs, with a intense look on his face. After hearing him a few weeks in a row I asked him if he ever thought his songs could be performed with a band, and that’s where is started. I grabbed Jordan [Carver], whom I’ve known since 6th grade, and he was my roommate at the time. I met Brent [Jamison] through Coda with his band The Sour Babies and he produced our first album Spacebar. When our drummer left the band, Brent quickly stepped up to fill the slot. He knew the songs better than anyone.
The Deli: Let’s talk about something you have coming up this year. What can we expect?
TNLB: New album due out by the end of the year. New sound, more grit, and hollow sounds. We took away a lot of acoustic guitar (I love Judas). Look forward to a Christmastime release.
The Deli: What does supporting local music mean to you?
TNLB: Almost everything. I budget for seeing bands I don’t know nor like. It’s better than my Netflix or Doggie. Coda has done a stellar job with my local aptitude.
The Deli: Who are your favorite local musicians right now?
The Deli: What is your ultimate fantasy concert bill to play on?
TNLB: I would rather play music and wear and eat sausages.
The Deli: A music-themed Mount Rushmore. What four faces are you putting up there and why?
TNLB: Mount Rushmore is a bad idea.
The Deli: All right, give us the rundown. Where all on this big crazy web can you be found?
The Deli: Always go out on a high note. Any last words of wisdom for the Deli audience?
TNLB: If you can’t be good, be sanitary. If you can’t be sanitary, play very quietly.
The Ned Ludd Band is:
Aaron Fuhr – vocals/songwriter/guitar
Jordan Carver – bass/vocals
Brent Jamison – rums
Clint Hoffmeier – guitar/vocals
Jordan Carver – bass/vocals
Brent Jamison – rums
Clint Hoffmeier – guitar/vocals
Your next chance to see The Ned Ludd Band will be on June 28 at Mike’s Tavern. The band will also be performing on the roof of Phosphor Studios for First Friday with Dream Wolf on July 5. Finally, on July 26, the group will perform at Coda with Dream Wolf.
–Michelle Bacon
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Michelle is editor of The Deli Magazine – Kansas City, and also holds down half the rhythm section in Drew Black & Dirty Electric and Dolls on Fire. In precisely one week from today, she will be enjoying the new episodes of Arrested Development. This is currently the highlight of her entire life. Do these effectively hide my thunder? |