We first came across the members of Caboder at Silk City opening for Pony Pants and Post Post, but that was when they went by the name of Trench Mouth. Back then, which isn’t that long ago, they had an emo-looking lead guitarist who wasn’t bad, but just didn’t seem like the right fit for the rest of the crew. But you can tell that all they wanted to do was play for the audience (probably a little too long for an opener – remember fellas sometimes less is more). Well, they found a new lead guitarist that seems like a much better fit and a new band name that has been waiting for them since lead man Cody James Wren was a baby. And yes, the West Philly crew still “like playing music together” and they “like making music for you”. And YES, they “will gladly play in your small, small room” so book them already. But check out our usual get-to-know-you interview with Caboder below, and they’ll also be opening tonight at Kung Fu Necktie w/Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, Blayer Pointdujour and Shorty Boy-Boy.
The Deli: How did the band start?
Caboder: Steve and Cody have been playing together for about 4 years as The Psychodelicates, Shades, Beardezzis, and Trench Mouth. After they decided to finally ditch they’re iPod drum machine, Pat joined the band. About 6 months ago, Alex joined on lead guitar, and together they made CABODER.
TD: Where did the band name Caboder come from?
C: Caboder was Cody’s nickname as a baby. "Caboder-front-end-loader" his mom would say.
TD: What are your biggest musical influences?
C: Steve – The Walkmen. Cody – Girls. Alex- John C. Reilly. Pat – Do Make Say Think.
TD: What artists (local, national and/or international) are you currently listening to?
C: Tongue Sculptors, Your Children is Beautiful, Titus Andronicus, The Skateboards!, Gypsy Death and You, The Skin Cells, Girls.
TD: What’s the first concert that you ever attended and first album that you ever bought?
C: Cody – Weezer/Green Day – Dookie. Alex – guitar teacher took him to see a jazz trio at the tower/Blink 182 – Dude Ranch. Steve – John Fogerty/Led Zeppelin – II. Pat – Barenaked Ladies/ Paul Simon – Graceland.
TD: What do you love about Philly?
C: The uprising music scene is incredible and being able to watch the bands around you that you’ve followed for so long grow and find recognition.
TD: What do you hate about Philly?
C: Winter, and people from New Jersey…HA.
TD: What are your plans for 2011?
C: We are all dying to get our music recorded so we can begin spreading it more and are working on getting an east coast tour together.
TD: What was your most memorable live show?
C: Recently we got a show together in the basement of the band’s house in West Philly. It was great because we were able to get all of friends together and some of our favorite local bands to play, and everyone had a kiss ass time.
TD: What’s your favorite thing to get at the deli?
C: Chickens finger hoagies, toasted Italian hoagies and sweet peppers with honey mustard gizzled all over.
– The Deli Staff