Mike: What projects are you currently involved with and what do you do in each of them?

Durkin: I play in five bands right now: Kungfu Rick, Hewhocorrupts, Littleman Complex, Tale of Genji, and Authority Abuse. I sing/scream in the first three and play bass guitar in the last two. I also help run a record label with my friend Andy called Hewhocorrupts Inc. The Sound Interrupt and Windy City Web Zine are two publications that I also help run and I occasionally put on shows at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Last I help out with some of the doings at Redline Distribution.

Mike: Besides your involvement with music and the scene what else do you do?

Durkin: I like roller coasters and travelling a lot. I'm planning on going on a roller coaster tour this summer. I also enjoy playing tennis and bowling as well.

Mike: Out of everything that you do which do you enjoy the most?

Durkin: I enjoy performing the most. I think it allows for the most creativity and freedom.

Mike: Is there anything that you haven’t done that you would like to attempt?

Durkin: Yeah, I'd like to learn more about bikes so I could fix my own bike one day.

Mike: What was the first show you ever saw?

Durkin: No Empathy at the Elmhurst YMCA.

Mike: What was the best show you have ever seen?

Durkin: In/Humanity and Charles Bronson in a basement in the Chicagoland suburbs.

Mike: What is your favorite place of all time to see shows?

Durkin: In general, basements are my favorite places to see shows. If you are talking about one place though, I'd say the Fireside.

Mike: Who are your top 5 favorite Chicago bands of all time?

Durkin:

1. My Lai
2. MK Ultra
3. Ambition Mission
4. Cheer Accident
5. Winepress

Mike: What was the first show you ever played?

Durkin: PTA, Calypso Taxi, APB, and Kungfu Rick at the Abbey in Elmhurst, IL.

Mike: What was the best show you ever played?

Durkin: Melt Banana, Robert Johnson and the Browns, and Kungfu Rick at the Fireside in Chicago, IL.

Mike: Would you rather play a Brian Petersen or Dave Eves show?

Durkin: Tough choice. I'd have to flip a coin and then consult you about it.

Mike: What are your favorite places in Chicago to go?

Durkin: Bacci's Pizza and Mandi B's Sweet Shop!

Mike: What are your 5 favorite web sites?

Durkin:

-www.redlinedistribution.com
-www.redlinedistribution.com
-www.redlinedistribution.com
-www.redlinedistribution.com
-www.redlinedistribution.com
Just pay me later Mike:-)

Mike: What are your 5 favorite movies of all time?

Durkin:

-The Shining
-Clockwork Orange
-2001
-Eraserhead
-Dawn of the Dead

Mike: Top 5 records of 2002?

Durkin: I really don't buy records that much, maybe once or twice a year. I
usually only listen to local stuff. I like knowing the people that I'm listening to. Here's some stuff I've collected from reviews or from friends this year that I really enjoy.

1. Baxter "Discography" 2XCD
2. 4-Squares "Steve's Hamper" CD
3. Fourth Rotor "Seize" CD
4. Bleeding Kansas / La Mantra De Fhiqria "split" CD
5. Lying In States "The Bewildered Herd" CDep

Mike: Any last words?

Durkin: Thanks for the interview Mike. Do you want me to set you and Dave Eves up on a date? Let me know. You always talk about him so I think it is time to push yourself to the next step.

for more info on Ryan Durkin please visit:

Authority Abuse
DePaul Shows
Hewhocorrupts
Hewhocorrupts Inc.
Kungfu Rick
Tale of Genji
Windy City Webzine