Wednesday, 6 August 2014

DAVE FERRARA: Modern Pantheist: ’60s-style psychedelic pop


Published: Mon, June 30, 2014 @ 12:00 a.m.


When Dave Ferrara isn’t touring the globe as the drummer in Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, the percussionist is exploring his love of psych, rock and pop in Modern Pantheist.

“We make quite a bit of sound for a three-piece,” said Ferrara, calling from New Orleans. “I’d compare this group to some of the more pop-psychedelic-based bands like Caribou. We do have a little electronica attached to it but we’re very ’60s-based. The holy grail for everybody in this band would be Radiohead and also the Flaming Lips.

“As far as ’60s stuff, it covers the gamut. We’re very involved, so it could be anything from The Beatles being the main influence there to also Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.”

Regarding the group’s moniker, there’s an existential aspect that continually piques the audience’s interest.



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