Interview with Dan Nettles, February 25, 2019

Partial Transcript: So you're from here...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about growing up in Athens, Georgia, and some of the difficulties that came with getting into the music scene as an adolescent. Nettles explains the reason behind his decision to leave Athens as a young adult before he came to be involved in the Athens's music scene.

Keywords: AthFest; Carl Lindberg; Land Sharks; Legion Pool; Oconee County; Oconee County High School; jazz

Partial Transcript: Was there a lot of music at home...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about his childhood musical influences. Nettles explains that his first instrument was the ukulele before he moved on to the saxophone and piano. Nettles recalls that he attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, shortly after his brother committed suicide. Nettles talks about coming back to Athens and being in his first instrumental band called Hot Action.

Keywords: AthFest; Berklee College of Music; Bob Montague; Hot Action; guitar

Partial Transcript: I did start noticing...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about Hot Action's split up which occurred before he left for New York City for a year. Nettles talks about the appeal of jazz as a performance art, which led to him to play jazz in a more experimental way. Nettles discusses the Banff Centre, and the impact it had on his music career.

Keywords: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Hot Action; New York City

Partial Transcript: And three of the times...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles describes working for the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and the knowledge he obtained while working there. Nettles talks about the appeal of Athens, Georgia from both a convenience and cultural standpoint. Nettles talks about the dynamic between the University of Georgia and the local Athens jazz scene.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Hugh Hodgson School of Music; University of Georgia (UGA); jazz

Partial Transcript: There's other good things about the program in...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about the current affairs of the Athens music scene. Nettles explains that there was previously connection between the Athens jazz music scene and the music sector of the University of Georgia, though this is changing due to music staff turnover at UGA. Nettles pitches his solution to develop a jazz music scene in Athens.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; The University of Georgia (UGA); jazz; teaching

Partial Transcript: Athens has never successfully fed...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles continues explaining the reasons behind the lack of music appreciation across Athens. Nettles shares how he makes his performances appealing to his audience. Nettles describes the difficulties he has with describing the music genre he performs, as he usually calls it "weird jazz".

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; jazz

Partial Transcript: The writers, I don't know what they listen to...

Segment Synopsis: Netlles talks about the difficulties that come with performing jazz in Athens. Nettles shares the reason behind his film-integrated performances in the band, Kenosha Kid.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Kenosha Kid; jazz; performances

Partial Transcript: It's interesting, the more you play...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about how the difficulties that come with performing with the band, Kenosha Kid. Nettles describes how his audience has changed over the years.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Kenosha Kid; music appreciation

Partial Transcript: I want to play...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about the simple music writing approach that he takes towards his band, Kenosha Kid. Nettles describes his albums and the approach he takes towards writing them.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Fahrenheit; Kenosha Kid; Missing Pieces; Stream Boat

Partial Transcript: You want to be comfortable...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about the creation of a Athens music resource center called Nuci's Space. Nettles explains that the foundation also funds an artist center, which he regularly works at in helping young adults deal with mental health problems through music.

Keywords: Athens,Georgia; Nuçi's Phillips; Nuçi's Space; mental health

Partial Transcript: Well, I know for a fact that...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles talks about the effect that his work at Nuçi's Space has had on the community. Nettles talks about his friend, Carl Lindberg, and the impact he had on Nettles' life both as a friend and as a musician.

Keywords: Carl Lindberg; Nuçi's Space; mental health; music

Partial Transcript: He was always such a self...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles continues the describing the personality and playing style of his late friend, Carl Lindberg. Nettles talks about some of the regrets and memories that he has concerning Lindberg.

Keywords: Carl Lindberg; bass; rock camp; suicide

Partial Transcript: You know, I get older...

Segment Synopsis: Nettles continues talking about his late friend, Carl Lindberg. Netlles talks about the importance of the Athens mental health center, Nuçi's Space. Nettlles discusses his favorite venues in Athens, and many of the places that he has played.

Keywords: 40-Watt; Carl Lindberg; Hendershots Coffee; Nuçi's Space; The Georgia Theater