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Friday, October 24, 2003

Full Disclosure: Porn Rock Singer Pink Snow
This week I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Pink Snow, lead singer of Porn Rock, New York's master performers of what they call "an anti-censorship erotic, theatrical, musical, free-expression rock extravaganza." When Porn Rock comes to a club near you, they don't just bring guitars and drums; they bring whipped cream, Twister and more bikinis than in South Beach.

Sometimes those bikinis hit the floor, and then the music really starts to sound good. Here's Pink Snow with even more on the band...

1. What goes on at a typical Porn Rock show?
Heavy guitars, bubble gum choruses, go-go dancing, whipped cream fights, erotic twister and the Passion Wheel. Oh yeah, and did I mention naked girls?

2. Which NYC venues are the most fun for you to play at?
Don Hills, CBGBs and the Pussycat Theater.

3. Do you allow audience members to take pictures during the show?
Yes, unless we state otherwise at a particular event or situation.

4. I found this post from you on an online message board: "Porn Rock was banned to play the Rio Hotel on New Year's Eve after sponsor Kodak pulled the show last minute." Do you think Kodak also rejects any profits it makes from erotic photography?
I am sure Kodak keeps all the profits they make.

5. Think I can get in on one of those on-stage Twister games?
Want to come and play with me big boy?

6. How often does your band play in the New York City area?
Usually once a month, unless like this winter, when we will be recording our full-length album in Scandinavia.

7. Are there any laws Mayor Bloomberg could change that would make for a better Porn Rock show?
I'm not sure, because I usually do everything I want on stage regardless of the law. I express myself in the given manner that I feel on any occasion. I would like to personally invite the Mayor to one of our shows. Perhaps he would like to play Twister?

8. How much of a role does the Internet play in promoting Porn Rock? The Internet has made the difference between us being a local New York City band and being global with a world-wide following.

9. What cities do you most enjoy playing in?
New York City of course, but truly everywhere we play the people are really responsive to the show.

10. In what ways does the audience get to participate at a Porn Rock show?
After reading my answer to the first question, I can only add in almost every way they want. Anyone can get their 15 minutes of fame on our stage. We love audience participation. If a girl wants to strip live for her boyfriend or do a Shakespeare monologue, as long as it's done erotically, we are glad to have it! Or maybe someone wants to spin the Passion Wheel or play dirty dice. Who knows what will happen then?

11. Do you think this country has too many hang-ups about sex? Have you found other places to be more sexually liberating?
Yes. I love this country, especially after traveling all around the world and seeing what liberty we have, but after studying constitutional law, I am a big advocate of first amendment rights, and sometimes our hang-ups about sex cause repression of artistic self-expression. Europe is much more open in its attitude towards sex.

12. Do you give a shit if people don't really care about your music?
We know people come for the show but they always later want the music. How can you not care about songs called Ice Cream, 38D and Pink Inside? If you like sex then you'll like the music. In fact, our EP can be obtained on our website or at CDbaby.com.

Paul's Recap: If all this sounds pretty good — Passion Wheel, dirty dice, stripping — you should check out Porn Rock at New York's Pussycat Lounge on Nov. 14. That's a Friday night, so you can experience orgasmic rock or stay at home to watch Reba McEntire's sitcom. Your choice!

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Comments: Full Disclosure: Porn Rock Singer Pink Snow

Paul

Love the quote; "but after studying Constitutional Law..." Is she one of your Syracuse honies Paul? You da man!!!

Jeff

Posted by jeffcaw at October 24, 2003 10:16 AM

I don't believe Pink is an Orangewoman. That would be a clash of colors anyway.

Posted by Paul Katcher at October 24, 2003 10:28 AM

Saying people attend their shows for the music would be like saying you read Playboy for the articles- maybe you read the articles (or listen to the music) after you look at the naked girls, but it certainly isn't the reason for buying a ticket.

I hate sounding naive, but wtf is "Passion Wheel"?

Posted by lucy at October 26, 2003 11:12 PM
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