Meet Nodka

Melissa: Tell us about your band, a brief history?

Nodka: We started out in 1998. It was Seth on bass & vocals, our friend Ty on guitar and Levi on drums. Ty moved in 2000, and Seth went to guitar and Gary started playing bass. We recorded "Satisfied" which made us the first Colorado band to be featured on KCRT Powersurge, and started booking and playing regularly in around Colorado.

Melissa: Okay, Is there anything you would like to say about the line-up change, because I know people created a lot of drama out of that that didn't exist?

Nodka: We've seen guitarists come and go, we've had a DJ, a keyboardist and even a second vocalist. But now it's myself (Levi), Seth and Gary again.We are currently writing a lot and recording and trying new stuff out. A lot of people haven't saw us in a while and rumors started of us breaking up. Not true. We plan on hitting it again live in a couple of months with something really different, but still Nodka soundin'.

Melissa: Why the name "Nodka?"

Nodka: Seth was drunk one night and tried to say "vodka". It just sounded like a great band name because Nodka doesn't mean anything else. It defines only us, our band.

Melissa: What motivates you to play the music that you do?

Nodka: Screwed up stuff that happens to us in life, lessons learned, and a love for musicality and the intensity of the live show.

Melissa: Who are your main musical influences?

Nodka: We like Mudvayne a lot...but our influences are anything from Slipknot to Incubus to a lot of unheard-of music to our own personal influences.

Melissa: What is your favorite and least favorite part about being a musician?

Nodka: Always having to keep up with what's going on around us, as well as writing things fans enjoy, and liking what we're doing ourselves. Mostly, it sucks not getting sick amounts of cash to play! Some nevermind.

Melissa: Tell us something interesting that most people don't know about each of you.

Nodka: Seth made a movie. And is a real prep at heart. Gary is considered both a gentleman and a scholar. And Levi isn't a preppy kid. I like to get fucked up and that's all. P.S.>The movies' called "2 in the Pink and 1 in the SYNC" It can be found at Romantix or on the net or C&* S&*t.com. I gotta bootleg ( never before viewed) for a hundred dollah. O'lah.

Melissa: What is the craziest encounter you've had with a fan, and the most shocking thing one has told you?

Nodka: They saw us on MTV. Our video even. And umm...."can you blow me where the pampers is?"...and umm...and I (Levi) met a chick I'd been fucking for years and didn't know it on her website. I woulda really fucked her but we never met. How lame. You aints gotsa lie, girl, call me. Make you like caspa, cause that's my name bitch! Hahaha. Just joshin'.

Melissa: What are your favorite bands to gig with, and your favorite venue to play in?

Nodka: We like playing with AP and Darkfall and Gripped. Hemlock is also a bad ass group. And they even sell thongs! Tuba City, AZ was the coolest venue for us.

Melissa: Okay, Are there any bands you don't like to play with? (***Disclaimer***- The opinions expressed by the bands in these interviews reflect only the opinions of those being interviewed, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of myself (Melissa), or anyone else listed elsewhere in this web-site.)

Nodka: AOD! AOD! AOD! And did we mention....AOD!? They always just think they have the right to use our shit w/o asking. Other than that they're a GREAT black medal band. and cool dudes. No beef!

Melissa: What is your favorite one of your songs and why?

Nodka: Glover...it's about abortion. Fly....it's about our suicidal friend and ex-band member, Ty. The old Motavation because it's how we still should think and feel....FUCK IT! And Satisfied, because it built our fan base and got people to dig what we're doing. And all the songs that make Randy feel bad and suicidal. And make fuckers get tats of us.

Melissa: If you could pick 3 bands/artists to tour with, who would they be? 

Nodka: MuDvAyNe!!!!!!!!!!!!!Other than that, it would have to be Radiohead and Taproot. Cypress Hill would be dope.

Melissa: From what I understand you should have an album coming out soon. Tell us a little about that, if there is any truth to it, and when we can expect to see it?

Nodka: Not much to say, It will be ready to be available when we're ready to start playing again.

Melissa: Is there anything else you would like to say to your fans/promoters/friends?

Nodka: Thank you to everyone. We love all of you. Find strength in yourself. Live for what you believe in. And smoke pot.

Melissa: And Finally, can I have a favorite quote from each of you that reflects your thoughts and personality? (It can be said by you or someone else.)

Nodka: "EAT A DICK!"

Gary: " Don't reck or I'll die."
Seth: "I don't even KNOW that bitch!"
Levi: "Any extra fun?"
Gary: "Can you hear it?"
Seth: "It goes..."                                                    Levi:"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"

Nodka: "AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST.....TADA!!!>>>>> THESE NUTZ!"

Thank you kindly, Melissa. From the depths of our fragile little minds and broken , overworked hearts.
LOVE ......NODKA. Seth, Levi ,and Garie aka "FRANCHISE".

(**This Interview Was Done Via E-Mail January 10, 2003.**)