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Poison Suckers

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Sam Thompson finally interviews Joanne Rodriguez and Joe from Poison Suckers after seeing their bands since he was a teenager.
Sam Thompson welcomes Joanne Rodriguez and Joe, members of Poison Suckers, to Witchpolice Radio for their first appearance on the show. Joanne introduces herself as the singer who also plays guitar, bass, trumpet, train whistle, and block, while Joe handles drums, bass, and guitar on recordings. They explain that Poison Suckers has been active for about 10 years, initially as a side recording project due to their involvement in other bands, only recently prioritizing live performances. The band defines their sound as 'Winnipeg lo-fi trash,' a label they find fitting for their raw, local aesthetic. The host probes the elusive 'Winnipeg sound,' with Joanne noting its diversity and a certain rawness that locals might recognize. They agree that Winnipeg audiences have a strong bullshit detector, favoring genuine artists. Discussion shifts to live shows, where Joanne describes high-energy performances fueled by audience interaction, attracting a multi-generational crowd. Logistically, they added a third player, Skitty, to round out their live sound, switching instruments between songs. The conversation touches on a quirky live act involving watermelon crushing, inspired by pro wrestlers from a band called Johnny Two Fingers and the Deformity. Thompson expresses excitement for Poison Suckers' upcoming show with The Quiffs, a reunion for many local musicians from the 2000s. Joanne shares that Erica from The Quiffs invited them after considering a Hot Live Guys reunion. The band's new EP is released via Transistor 66, a label that has supported their past projects. Upcoming tours include dates in Alberta with Bloodshot Bill and a show at Times Change in Winnipeg. They mention their music is available on Bandcamp and streaming platforms, with vinyl through Transistor 66. The episode concludes with details on finding show updates via Instagram and Snatch Chat, though they lack a Facebook page.

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A loose, funny look at how Poison Suckers grows from a recording project into a fuller live band.

Poison Suckers comes across as a conversation about a recording project learning how to take up space onstage. Joanne Rodriguez talks through singing and moving among guitar, bass, trumpet, train whistle, and block, while Joe explains how drums, bass, and guitar shaped the…

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