I got tired of people who couldn't play their instruments showing up for practice an hour late, acting all arrogant. In short, I was serious about this music, and nobody else was. Marshall is a powerhouse, one of the best drummers, not just in North Carolina, but in the country. Weislo is a fine bass player, versatile and inventive, who is a veteran on the Triangle music scene. Easter's talent verges on legend.
Every Word Means No.
And his credits as a record producer stretch from R.E.M.'s early albums to The Hang-Ups, a wonderful band from Minneapolis. Chatterjee said that Easter, who is working on a solo project, is also writing songs for Shalini. I feel a little sheepish. . . . I like my songs, but, realistically, he's the professional songwriter, so I'm happy to play them. I think it's because we both approach the music from a rock standpoint, but with the desire to always add that special little thing that makes it interesting.