MR. UNSTABLE: ALTERNATIVE BAND

Some of us read books, practice yoga, maybe take medication and/ or perform meditation to be "stable." Not this brave, talented, musician; he is raw, in your face, and puts it all out there.   I give you.... 
                 
                       Mr. UNSTABLE

Although, he's not as "unstable" as you may assume, or how he may appear, rather he is a very talented, insightful intellectual. He is a musician, singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who categories his music as Horrorcore, Nerdcore, and Sic Hop. 


Here is our interview: 

Who inspired your music and to be Mr. Unstable?

"I'm inspired to be Mr. UNSTABLE and to make music by a few things. The biggest are Life and death and the need to escape them. Growing up, I loved all music and horror films, I used those to cope with being an outcast. I draw influence from many different genres of musicians but have mainly been moved by people who take the extra step of using dark themes & theatrics in the art, look and performance. From Screamin' Jay Hawkins to Arthur Brown, From Alice Cooper to Kiss, From Parliament-Funkadelic to The Misfits, From The Mentors to N.W.A, From King Diamond to GWAR, From GG Allin to Mr.Bungle, From Green Jello to The Flatlinerz, From Body Count to Esham, From Insane Clown Posse to Marilyn Manson, From Slipknot to Hogscraper, From Mindless Self Indulgence to Mushroomhead and everything in between all the way up to Ghost, currently."

What do you feel is wrong with, or lacking, in "Today's" music?

"I think music is what it's always been. The film and fluff are on top leaving all the good stuff below. The mainstream still forces manufactured music on the masses but if you get out in the clubs and see acts perform, you will find that music is alive and well. It's just buried in the underground."

Where did you perform your first gig? And When?

"I played my first live show at Bogart's in Cincinnati, 1993. It was a 'Battle of the Bands,' and we were kicked out the competition, and physically thrown out of the competition because of our 'offensive and nudity laced' stage show." 

When did you know, or decide, to be a musician? What was your first instrument?

"I decided to be a musician at the age of 4 yrs old. There was never a doubt about it, I was born to rock. My parents weren't as convinced. With that being said, I got my first instrument when I was 13 yrs old. It was a guitar, a Jackson 'Flying V.' I thought I was so metal, ha ha."




How do you feel about the indie scene?

"I think being independent is a thriving wonderland right now, as long as you have the music in you.  There has actually never been a better time to be in the indie scene. With the internet, your only limitations are the ones you set for yourself." 

Mr. UNSTABLE plays in Cincinnati and also tours around the U.S. To checkout his music, please just click on the links below... 

Links: 

TO GO TO HIS FACEBOOK PAGE.                  
REVERBNATION MR. UNSTABLE

MR. UNSTABLE YOUTUBE VIDEOS                             
       FOLLOW ON TWITTER   
PROFILE MR. UNSTABLE 

BANDCAMP MR. UNSTABLE

TO PURCHASE MR. UNSTABLE MERCHANDISE




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JOE BAILEY: FINE ARTIST

If you're going for a cup of coffee, strolling through the park, or catching an indie band, chances are you will see Mr. Joe Bailey. His presence, his laugh, his smile are infectious. By first glance, you can instantly feel his passion. Joe's preferred medium is graphite pastel and colored pencil.  No matter where he roams, you will always see him with his tools; backpack, art box, and sketchbook. They are his lifeline, and a part of his soul like any true artist. 

"I am a traveling artist"... " My favorite spots are Findley Market, Washington Park and Wine Lab."

 As he describes from many years ago, his first piece sold was a drawing of " a woman with an image of the earth in the background." Being an Artist is his career, "I have no other job than Art." 

As he gathers his tools, carefully organizing and putting them safely in his bag, he humbly replies how he feels about those who have been so supportive of his work, "how I make it is by the support of the people. My biggest supporter is my Mom!" Another reason to appreciate Joe, his kind heart.

" By the grace of God, this is my gift. I decided to open it up. The more I feel , the more I am being blessed." 

                                

"I take in everyday life, and it's everyday surroundings."

"What helps keep me driven is the appreciation of others and to also showcase the youth." 

Joe Bailey's style is unique, textured, soulful and, most importantly, to be enjoyed. He lives each day as it comes. As he says with a grin, "Art makes every other activity more exciting." 

Be on the lookout for Mr. Bailey, you won't be disappointed. Please show your support to local artists! 

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MARK ZERO: GUITARIST and ARTIST

    

Mark Dunbar, also known as  "Mark Zero"... I met Mark through a dear, close close friend, Christopher Glandorf; also, a fellow musician of the Northside community who passed away at the young age of 43. We were all watching the film, River's Edge, starring Dennis Hopper. Mark was quiet, yet unique and interesting, as he always appears. He is locked in his own world, just full of creativity. If you ever meet Mark, you will understand what I mean. He is a very kind soul with many talents, including vocals, guitar, banjo, pretty much any stringed instrument, drawing and painting.

For every interview, I always ask 5 basic questions, how I use those questions depends with each individual. We decided to have a simple Q & A.

Me: Who inspires your music?

Mark: "Dogs inspires my music!"

Me: What else do you do when you are not making music?

Mark: "Riding my bike is a thing I do, besides music." 

Me: When did you start playing music? How did you get started?

Mark: "I got my first guitar and started playing it when I was 14!" "I started banging on it as soon as I got it!"

Me: Where are you from?

Mark: "Always lived here with my mom in Northside, so that's where I'm from."

Mark Dunbar may be a man of few words, but how he expresses it through his music, and his art, is much more extensive. Mark has always been a part of the Cincinnati music scene, and consistently shows his unconditional support. You can find him playing solo mostly around the Northside area and many local places like The Listing Loon and The Comet. Mark has played with numerous bands over the years including the popular Fairmount Girls. Also, you can always find him participating in many music festivals.






On a personal note, thank you Mark for always being so sweet and for singing Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side" every time I requested it. No one sings it like you....

See you on the wild side.


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