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The Messthetics were formed by Fugazi members Brendan Canty and Joe Lally alongside guitarist Anthony Pirog. Blending post-rock, jazz and more into a heady brew, the trio enlisted the talents of saxophonist James Brandon Lewis for their latest album on the venerable Impulse! imprint. UMFM PD Michael Elves speaks to Pirog about having a sound that allows them to play a diverse range of festivals, why they moved beyond recording as a trio and many more topics in advance of their appearance at Big Blue at Night during the 2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival.
By 101.5 UMFMThe Messthetics were formed by Fugazi members Brendan Canty and Joe Lally alongside guitarist Anthony Pirog. Blending post-rock, jazz and more into a heady brew, the trio enlisted the talents of saxophonist James Brandon Lewis for their latest album on the venerable Impulse! imprint. UMFM PD Michael Elves speaks to Pirog about having a sound that allows them to play a diverse range of festivals, why they moved beyond recording as a trio and many more topics in advance of their appearance at Big Blue at Night during the 2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival.