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Local Artist Profile: Curb Service

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Curb Service a.k.a. Larry Gates

Lorenzo Goetz was a Rock staple of the CU community until their very recent break-up. Founder and front man Larry Gates hit the ground running with a quick release, Little Red Recovery Room, reestablishing himself as a force in local music. Check out this stream of Curb Service’s “Brooklyn” and read on to find out more about Larry’s new direction.

“Brooklyn” [DJ Spinnerty Remix]

[Courtesy: Curb Service]

the217: Describe your transition from Lorenzo Goetz to Curb Service.

Curb Service: After LG split I still had the itch to move forward creatively. I started on the record about 2 months after our last show. It was sooner than I expected but in retrospect I’m really not surprised by that sort of restlessness. Most of us do this stuff because we’d go crazy if we didn’t.

Hey… that Church St. looks familiar… as do some of those cameos!

the217: What are the creative differences in the way you produce music, perform music?

Curb Service: Creatively it varies because I played about 85% of what’s on that record (Little Red Recovery Room) as opposed to a band situation where everyone is putting their own fingerprints on a composition - and I’ve seen it work both for and against a song when you have a collaborative effort. Sometimes the song will stray from it’s original vibe and not necessarily achieve what it was meant for. Other times a mediocre tune will benefit from a fresh set of ideas. The Curb Service record was an opportunity to try and convey exactly what I wanted to. I’m pretty pleased with it - although I’ve already moved on in songwriting and recording methods.
Performance wise, I have a lot more to worry about. In LG I could let the guitar hang in front of me and just be bratty whereas now I’m responsible for either making or triggering every sound onstage. I have to have my wits about me.

[Courtesy: Curb Service]

the217: Do you prefer the pop/electronic/hip-hop genre to your days as a rock artist?

Curb Service: Both? It’s always refreshing to challenge yourself and grow so I suppose my preference is with my current direction - otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it but I certainly have no beef with where I’ve been.

the217: What sort of performance can Cowboy Monkey patrons expect between Curb Service and DJ Leg2 on May 29th? Are you planning on any sort of wardrobe change, ha?

Curb Service: I’m really excited that the Monkey is starting to ease back into live music. Expect an energetic performance with plenty of excuses to both twist and shout. No wardrobe changes planned for the DJ set, but I’m pretty anxious to show off my newest records.

Curb Service Contact Info:
official site
myspace
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curbservice@gmail.com

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