Once in about a thousand blue moons, a column of light emerges from the Corvallis sky and shines upon this humble agricultural town in the form of Oregon State University’s annual Flat Tail Festival, hosted by the university’s Memorial Union Programs Council. In past years the festival has been graced with “talent” the likes of Shwayze… but this year, thanks to the organizers, Corvallis came to life with the sounds of Portland’s very own Y∆CHT.
Y∆CHT is the brainchild of Jona Becholt and Claire Evans, who both assume the dual role of leader and founder for this collective. Mind you, Y∆CHT is not only a band, but also a belief system and an experience. Rounding out their musical clergy are Portland notables Bobby Birdman (Rob Kieswetter) and Jeffrey Jerusalem (Jeffrey Brodsky). Their music entrenches one into their world, working its way into the hearts, minds and hips of everyone who should choose to participate. It’s spastic music that manages to find that deep, sensual groove; and bring everyone into its ecstatic fold.
After their incredible set at the festival, Y∆CHT was gracious enough to grant VC the chance to ask them a few questions. First you’ll find a few questions with the lovely Claire Evans, and below I was able to ask Y∆CHT founder Jona Bechtolt the same few questions. Scope it after the jump.
