My First Band Podcast

Chris Sutter wanted a drum set. His father, however, decided to buy him an acoustic guitar and a book of AC/DC tabs instead. Though his percussive aspirations never came to be, the future Meat Wave front man made the most of the situation by starting a nameless basement project with a friend in middle school, then a full-fledged band in high school that he's not exactly eager to look back on. Graduation found new influences and collaborators coming Sutter's way, which brought about the formation of Truman & His Trophy — a band that brought the suburban Chicago kid to the Windy City proper to join the city's vibrant music scene. Then along came Meat Wave. Prior to playing a show at X-Ray Arcade, Sutter joined My First Band host Tyler Maas on the Cudahy, Wisconsin, venue's patio to talk about his musical origin and his embarrassing stint in an emo band, early shows at roller rinks and malls, Meat Wave's Onion-influenced name, and getting to tour with Hot Snakes and play shows in Europe. Along the way, Sutte