Scrit: LAB was one of your first bands?
Dave: Creature was actually my first band. Bl`ast came next, then LAB.
Scrit: Am I mistaken that LAB used to be Bl`ast, then changed the name in the 90`s? Any particular reason?
Dave: LAB was an offshoot of Bl`ast, minus my brother Clifford.
Scrit: So it was more a personnel change-up then a change in sound, or the like?
Dave: LAB was totally different than Bl`ast on purpose. Not to take anything away from Bl`ast but LAB was sort of the direction we always wanted to go in. It was definitely more rockin’ and the three of us had the best working chemistry. Mike`s a music-writing machine and we were all just on it, always looking forward.
Scrit: Can one find LAB albums anymore? (I`m having a hard time...)
Dave: I think only the band members have a few copies of the CD. We are planning on doing a re-release of the album and some additional material we have laying around soon.
Scrit: Why did you leave Unida?
Dave: It was a mutual parting of ways. We had different ideas of where the band was going but it was still a really great experience for me and when I talk to those guys, we think of those days as some of the best.
Scrit: Your departure came then before all that Island/ Def Jam craziness began?
Dave: Yes, I don`t know what happened with all that. I was already moving on.
Scrit: Forming Che with Brant Bjork and Alfredo Hernandez, followed not long after your departure from Unida right?
Dave: Yeah, Alfredo left Queens, I left Unida and Brant was not as busy with Fu Manchu so we decided to jam and it just came together.
Scrit: Did you play any shows out to support that album?
Dave: No, although I`d love to.
Scrit: Was there any talk about extending the project? Like doing another album?
Dave: There`s been a little talk... If the time is right, good things could happen. Doing a new Che album followed by some touring would be great. Timing is everything.
Scrit: Gusto is your most recent project. You`re gearing up to record and release an album shortly?
Dave: That`s the plan.
Scrit: Can you elaborate on that a bit?
Dave: We`ve had about a month off while ‘Fredo did some touring in Europe. Now he`s back and we`re ready to get in the studio.
Scrit: How much more local touring can we expect before that happens?
Dave: As much as we can get. Playing live is the best.
Scrit: Are there any demos yet that I (we) might be lucky enough to get a hold of?
Dave: We have a few floating around but we want to redo a few things and release something that we are totally happy with.
Scrit: Now Che was a 2000 album. What have you been up to in this long period between bands? You played with any others?
Dave: In 2001, we did a Bl`ast reunion tour that was great. I`ve jammed in a band called 7 Men with Dave A. and Mike Lofano from Mock and Scottie Stevens who is now playing with my brother and Bill from LAB in Busted Anal, I mean Dusted Angel.
Scrit: I guess that`s an inside reference?
Dave: Yeah, those guys rock.
Scrit: Dave A… Would that be Dave Armstrong?
Dave: Dave Aronovici. I am happy to be back playing music and looking forward to whatever comes next.
Scrit: Awesome. I know we all look forward to Gusto’s first album and thanks for taking the time Dave…
