he said/he said: the dandy edition

Trevor Racz

VS

Tim Woolvett

TOP DRAWER ON THE TOP FLOOR

In case you haven’t checked it out yet, the newly re-opened Republik has a fantastic night of dancing every Saturday Night.  If you climb your way up to the top floor you will find two sharply dressed men spinning records for any cool kids who want to come dance to some vintage vinyl.  Top Drawer on the Top Floor is composed of Trevor Racz, local musician and drummer for the on-hiatus Hazard Lights and Timothy Woolvett, a huge music enthusiast and authority.  With their record collections combined you can expect almost anything…..even Fleetwood Mac makes an appearance at least once during the night.

Kait Kucy (KK):  I am so excited about your new DJ night at the Republik! What is your top 5 songs you play to get the crowd going?

Tim Woolvett (TW): First of all, can I be the ‘He Said’ part of this interview? Five songs, Hmm. Beach Boys – Fun, Fun, Fun; ELO -Livin’ Thing; Wilson Pickett -Everbody needs somebody to love; Bay City Rollers – Saturday Night; Otis Redding – Mr Pitiful

Trevor Racz (TR): - Surfin Bird ~ Trashmen, – Quick Joey Small ~ Kasenetz-Katz Orchestral Circus, – What A Way To Die – Pleasure Seekers, – To Find Out – Keggs, – Cadillac – Kinks.

KK: You always are lookin’ so sharp – what is your secret?

TM: I never try to dress trendy, but always sophisticated. Fashion is an elemental and initiative form of self expression. You sometimes can speak volumes about yourself without saying a word.

TR: Dress sharp.

KK:  Where do you find style inspiration?

TM: Mostly from the pop culture of the 60′s and the new wave looks of the late 70′s. I love how the lads from the first wave British invasion dressed. Sharp and clean.

TR: Old records covers.

KK: What was your most expensive clothing purchase?

TM: I don’t buy very expensive clothes. Some of my blazers were around $200.  I do not like mens designer clothing.

TR: Beatle boots from the source, Liverpool.

KK: What is your mode of transportation?

TM: Well I happen to own a pretty mint 1971 Cadillac DeVille Suddan. Its a classy muscle car with tinted windows. So I love the fact that people expect a 6’5 Black Pimp with snake skin boots to step out of the car, and Woody Allen appears instead.

TR: 64 AMC Rambler Classic 660 and a ’05 Vespa PX150.

KK: What do you do in your spare time?

TM: In the winter I just end up watching many movies and going down to the local pub. In the summer I fly fish.

TR: Looking for Records, clothes, knick-knacks. [Drinking] Steamwhistles too!

KK: What is your favourite restaurant?

TM: I usually have the most fun going to U & Me for Dim Sum on Sundays.

TR: Fiore on 17th. Amazing.

KK: Favourite band of the moment?

TM: Beatles! And for 2009 records – St Vincent, Dirty Projectors, Animal Collective, Deerhunter and Grizzly Bear.

TR: Right now, C.A Quintet – Smooth As Silk.  Just rips.

KK: Top 5 records of all time?

TM: Elliott Smith – Either/or ; Beatles – White Album; Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – I see darkness; Otis Redding – History of Otis Redding; Belle & Sebastian – If You’re Feeling Sinister.

TR: M.G. & The Escorts – A Someday Fool,  Masters Apprentices – War Or Hands Of Time,  Seeds – No Escape,  Warner Brothers – I Wont Be The Same Without Her,  Teddy And His Patches – Suzy Creamcheese.  And… Music Machine – Talk Talk

KK: What is your idea of a perfect day?

TM: When my girlfriends don’t call me

TR: Drink sangria in the park.