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Spokane 7 interviews Cory Howard:
Cory Howard still gets stopped on the street by strangers who
recognize him as a semi-finalist on local TV talent show Gimme the
Mike.
And he sees it as just another opportunity to plug his
alternative-classic rock band Intermission.
A shameless self-promoter, he was ready to sell his band's
merchandise before its first show.
Howard was living in Coeur d'Alene and was struggling to put a band
together there, so he moved in with his brother in Spokane and linked
up with childhood friend and drummer Jack Bingle.
The two were invited to compete in 2005 RAWK Final Four just days
before the competition and found bassist Brad Beeman through
www.spokanebands.com.
"We found Brad that night and put together a 30-minute set," Howard
said. "Needless to say, we didn't win, but we put on a solid set. We
sold a lot of merch. I had it ready it to sell even before the band."
Intermission hosts its CD release party tonight at 7 at Fat Tuesday's,
109 W. Pacific Ave. Seattle rock band Blane opens the show along with
local act Scarletta. Tickets are $7 at the door, $5 in advance through
4000 Holes, 1610 N. Monroe St.
Intermission's self-titled debut is nine tracks of semi-jammed,
funk-laden classic rock.
"When we play, we like to beef it up a lot; it's even more improv.
Depending on the night, we might play a song for five minutes or 10,"
Howard said.
After playing around town this winter, Intermission is hoping to stack
enough chips for a van and trailer to hit the road for a tour.
"It's something we've been passionate about since we were kids. Now
we're ready to take hold of it and go somewhere," Howard said. "This
is the only thing I have as far as lifelong goals. If I'm not in a touring
band, I'll probably be running a studio. I'm ready to do music as a
career."
The band came up with the name Intermission on a whim. It can
sometimes be troublesome, though, when the band is introduced and
the audience begins to filter out.
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