This interview first appeared in the February ‘07 edition of ANTIGRAVITY. I interviewed Mr. Quintron in the back of the Spellcaster Lodge on January 23rd, 2007 and the day after I returned to take some photos of him in his Marching Band uniform. Quintron rarely does local press, and this interview happened because of a New York writer’s poorly-informed opinion on the Marching Band’s Mardi Gras ‘06 appearances. Quintron wanted to set the record straight, and he was very honest as we talked about the Marching Band in general, post-K New Orleans and the 9th Ward.

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To say that Quintron is unlike most New Orleans-based artists would be a grand understatement. His live shows draw quite a crowd, yet he doesn’t overbook himself, which makes his few shows (generally with partner and puppeteer Miss Pussycat) extra special. He’s the odd N.O.-based alt artist who tours successfully, but he maintains an air of credibility in the local scene. (more…)