Band Name: Pacific Stereo
Name: Tom Bagby
Who is Tom Bagby?
Pacific Stereo is a clanging, beautiful mess from Birmingham, Alabama....
How Long Have You Been Playing?
About a year.
What Instruments Do You Play?
I play the drums & sing
What Was Your First Album?
"Get The Knack" by The Knack
What Was Your First Concert?
Bruce Springsteen on the "Born to Run" tour with my dad. there were only a few hundred
people at a small room.
Who Is Your Favorite Band?
Black Sabbath, Guided By Voices, Jawbreaker, Nuisance, Sleep, The Beatles.
Who Is Your Favorite Local Band?
Model Citizen
What Band Do You Dislike The Most?
Toby Keith
What Should A Crowd Expect From A Pacific Stereo Show?
To have a good time. To dance. To kiss a stranger in the crowd...
What Do You Do To Get Ready For A Show?
Smoke a million cigarettes....
Do You Have Any Weird or Fascinating Fan Stories You Can Share?
I'm fascinated by people who want autographs from completely unfamous people. It's weird.
What Is Your Take On The Local Music Scene?
Birmingham's scene is going really well right now. There's a lot of good bands, and
a lot of support being offered. It's a fun time.
Is There Anything You Would Like To See Change?
I would like to see earlier showtimes.
What Is The Best Venue You Played?
I played the big Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC, with my old band and we opened for The Cult.
That was pretty damn cool!!!
What Is The Worst Venue You Played?
You know, you want to say that it was like, in someone's kitchen or dining room, BUT, some of
those shows are the most fun, exhilirating displays of expression.
328 Performance Hall in Nashville had some
pretty shitty employees. They had a lot of attitude.
Is There Anything Else You Would Like
To Say, or Any Advice You Would Like To Give?
Play from your heart
