by Dwight Easter

DE - You’re opening up for Agent Orange on the 21st, what’s your artistic journey, and what does it feel like to be on the same bill with the legendary Agent Orange? 

GW - Well, after a 15-yr. stint playing bass in The Unabombers and leaving in Feb. 2010 to take a little break from music and spend more time with my family, I joined up with The Nerve Scheme in 2012. Immediately we started writing and released a full-length album “Artificial Wonderland” on Jailhouse records in 2013 which, you can download for free @ thenervescheme.com. Shortly thereafter we lost our drummer and had almost a 2-year lull trying to find the right drummer. Hector Smith and I auditioned a bunch of drummers and finally stumbled upon Matt Carreta which has turned out to be the best combination yet. We currently have a new 6 song EP “Three Year Weekend” to be released very soon. As far as sharing the stage with AO, it’s always a blast to play with bands that I have listened to practically my whole life. I feel very fortunate and don’t take a second for granted.

DE - What was the band that made you want to pick up an instrument and why?  

GW - The Cult “Electric” for sure! I used to sneak into my older brothers’ room when I was around 12 and crank that album on his massive stereo system when he wasn’t home. I’d play air guitar imagining I was Billy Duffy. Still one of my favorite guitar players!

DE - Do your kids come to the show? If so, what do they think about dad’s band? 

GW - Yes, when we do all-ages shows my son and youngest daughter like to come hang out and help sell merch. They dig it!

DE - Where would one find Greg Willis on a rare Friday or Saturday night off? 

GW - Most likely at home with family and friends cooking food and just chilling out.

DE - What local act is a must-see for you and our readers?

GW - Well, that’s a tough one because our area has so many talented bands it’s hard to just name one. Most recently I caught Tornado Bait which are a lot of fun to watch, heavy hitters Freedom Hawk and skate-punk rockers Old Scars.

About Dwight Easter: Digital folk artist, family man and bread merchant. Some of the best moments in my life are experiencing the power and influence of great art. I came up in the Norfolk era of the M80’s, Buttsteak, and Antic Hay.