Q&A with original Psi Com bassist Rich Evac

[Jasper]

I thought it was a malnourished person, not a corpse. Never did I think it was a dead person, and I still don't, but, I do wonder why they thought it would be a good cover.

[kingsvikes]

I thought it was a malnourished person, not a corpse. Never did I think it was a dead person, and I still don't, but, I do wonder why they thought it would be a good cover.

ya a corpse that they cut and moved to make it look like it was dancing

[Jasper]

I thought it was a malnourished person, not a corpse. Never did I think it was a dead person, and I still don't, but, I do wonder why they thought it would be a good cover.

ya a corpse that they cut and moved to make it look like it was dancing

Well, if that's true, it's even more nasty than I thought it was already. How do we know this?

[drifter]

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[sonny]

I thought it was a malnourished person, not a corpse. Never did I think it was a dead person, and I still don't, but, I do wonder why they thought it would be a good cover.

i think it was just a picture of a dead person/malnurished and perry cut it out and stood it up, where it would look like it was dancing.

i think it's brilliant. probably my favorite story behind a cover. and i really like the cover myself.

i think perry explains this in that reunion interview they did for some magazine.

[Mike]

I thought it was a malnourished person, not a corpse. Never did I think it was a dead person, and I still don't, but, I do wonder why they thought it would be a good cover.

ya a corpse that they cut and moved to make it look like it was dancing

Well, if that's true, it's even more nasty than I thought it was already. How do we know this?

I've seen it mentioned around on the www in a few places.
I'm sure if I spent some time I could dig up some links for you and I'll try and take time to do that.

I think Sonny might be right about the magazine interview they did containing mention of this.
Not positive about that though and I'm not positive I'm thinking of the same magazine.

The one that comes to mind is Musician and it came out some time around the Triple XXX re-release of the EP.
I have it here somewhere in a box and I'll try to hunt it down.

[Mike]

..

drifter, what's the matter?
Cat got your tongue?

If you've got questions don't be shy because helicine is going to be sending these in soon.

[Mike]

19 A.) What exactly came with Worktape 1?

I scored my copy used long after the fact and have long wondered what exactly was in there when it was new?
Based on the scans Jay sent us it came with the lyric sheet, the info sheet, and the promo photo.

On our info page for this release we make mention of the following patch:



http://janesaddiction.org/discography/p ... orktape-1/

I don't believe this patch really came with the tape and I exchanged emails a while back with a fan named Greg that purchased his copy of the tape from the band back in the day.

Here's what he had to say:

Hi Mike,

I'd previously seen your entry for the Worktape and my first reaction was, "Huh? A patch? I didn't get one of those." Maybe it got lost but I don't ever recall there being one. Certainly isn't in the box I have now.

But! What mine *does* have that yours doesn't is ... a sticker! It's square-ish, in black with PSI above the "Psi Com man" figure and COM below - the PSI and figure and COM are in white. There are concentric black lines around the edge of the black area with white space in between; the effect is much like a picture frame. In other words, imagine the logo from the top of the turquoise "Inside 2" sheet in your scans, only as described.

Otherwise, your scans have similar content to mine. I do have to admit that my 3 enclosed sheets do look in better shape than yours - mine are basically pristine, with no discoloration like I see in yours.

I have no problems with you sharing the e-mail. I'm curious as to how many of these Worktape 1 packages were made - yours and mine are the only ones I'm aware of in existence, although obviously lots (for some definition of 'lots') more must be still out there somewhere. I'm also interested to know how the tracks ended up on that one guy's Web site, along with the other 3 tracks you mentioned. Unfortunately I don't know anything about those, other than that I suspect they might have been played at their gigs that I attended.

The reason why I say I have a poor memory is because I do! I remember going to the gigs but that's about it. Obviously since I have the Worktape 1 package I went! But it's weird, it's like I have this evidence but it isn't reinforced by memory - do you get what I mean? I remember liking them a lot when I saw them while they still had Rich Evac on bass and his wife(?) Marisska, but I can't say I have any memory of the songs (as I heard them live) to reinforce that feeling - just what's on this Worktape 1.

BTW, I also have a copy of the "LA Mantra II" tape which came in very similar packaging to "Worktape 1", i.e. "Contagion CassettePack" © 1984. It's a shame that the Psi Com track on it is "Theme" and not something else that wasn't on "Worktape 1". Great compilation though!

Greg

There's a copy of Worktape 1 for sale on ebay right now and what I believe is the sticker (lower right hand corner) Greg mentions is included with the tape.



http://cgi.ebay.com/Psi-CASSETTE-jane-s ... 20baf1e3e9

19 B.) This question is from Greg"s email: I'm curious as to how many of these Worktape 1 packages were made?

[sonny]

seems like an extreme package for 3 songs. must've been for shopping to record labels or something.

[Mike]

20.) Last but not least I'd like to know if you can help / provide any info for our Psi-Com tour dates database?

I along with some of our other forum members have been working hard over the past several years to compile a list as complete / accurate as possible of every show Psi-Com ever did.

Below is the result of the work we've done with what we have to prove a show took place next to it.

1983:

05/??/1983 - The Co Co Club, Los Angeles, CA - Scratch Magazine #9
05/??/1983 - Cathay de Grande, Hollywood, CA - Scratch Magazine #10
06/??/1983 - The Co Co Club, Los Angeles, CA - Scratch Magazine #12
08/13/1983 - Hully Gully Studios, Silver Lake, CA - Flyer
08/19/1983 - The Co Co Club, Los Angeles, CA - Flyer
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2326
08/25/1983 - Sunset Junction Street Fair, Hollywood, CA - Flyer
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2329
09/03/1983 - Anti-Club @ Eddie's Cafe, Hollywood, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2331
09/09/1983 - Fiesta House, Los Angeles, CA - Newsprint
10/15/1983 - Phenomenon @ Fiesta House, Los Angeles, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2332
10/29/1983 - 1406 Alta Vista, Los Angeles, CA - Flyer
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2327
11/19/1983 - Phenomenon @ Fiesta House, Los Angeles, CA - Viva Los Angeles II Booklet, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2343
11/25/1983 - O.N. Klub, Silver Lake, CA - Flyer
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2328
12/09/1983 - Stardust Studios, Hollywood, CA - Flyers, Poster, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2333
12/31/1983 - Phenomenon @ Jack's Place, Los Angeles, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2334

1984:

01/20/1984 - O.N. Klub, Silver Lake, CA - Flyers, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2335
02/29/1984 - FM Station, North Hollywood, CA - Newsprint, Whores page 14
03/09/1984 - Perkins Palace, Pasadena, CA - Flyers, Newsprint, Ticket
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2336
04/13/1984 - O.N. Klub, Los Angeles, CA - Poster, Newsprint, Whores page 14
05/25/1984 - Club Lingerie, Hollywood, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
06/02/1984 - Cotton Exchange, Los Angeles, CA - Flyers
06/22/1984 - Club Lingerie, Hollywood, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2337
06/24/1984 - Theoretical @ Club Lingerie, Hollywood, CA - Flyer, Postcards, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2338
07/05/1984 - Club Lingerie, Hollywood, CA - Flyer, Newsprint, Whores page 14
07/14/1984 - Anti-Club @ Helen's Place, Hollywood, CA - Flyers, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2339
08/01/1984 - Music Machine, Los Angeles, CA - Newsprint, The Saga of a Hypester - Page 39-40
09/28/1984 - Anti-Club, Hollywood, CA - Flyers
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2340
10/01/1984 - The Plant, Studio City, CA - Flyer
10/30/1984 - Anti-Club, Hollywood, CA - Flyers
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2001
??/??/1984 - Unknown Venue, Victorville, CA - The Saga of a Hypester - Pages 41-42

1985:

01/05/1985 - Gila Monster Jamboree, Mojave Desert, CA - Flyers, Tickets, Newsprint
01/19/1985 - Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, Venice, CA - Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2175
01/27/1985 - Anti-Club, Hollywood, CA - Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2176
02/02/1985 - Anti-Club, Hollywood, CA - Flyer
02/15/1985 - Al's Bar, Los Angeles, CA - The Saga of a Hypester - Page 46
02/24/1985 - Anti-Club, Hollywood, CA - Performance Announcement Cards, Whores page 12
03/15/1985 - Olio, Los Angeles, CA - Newsprint
04/05/1985 - Club Culture, Santa Cruz, CA - Performance Announcement Card
04/06/1985 - Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, CA - Performance Announcement Card
04/14/1985 - Poison Headache, Hollywood, CA - Newsprint
04/19/1985 - The Goldmine, Renondo Beach, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2177
04/21/1985 - Anti-Club @ Helen's Place, Hollywood, CA - Anti-Club Calendar
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=1946
04/26/1985 - Olio, Los Angeles, CA - Newsprint
05/12/1985 - Anti-Club @ Helen's Place, Hollywood, CA - Newsprint
06/01/1985 - O.N. Klub, Hollywood, CA - Flyer
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=1324
06/02/1985 - Beyond Baroque, Venice, CA - Flyer, Newsprint
06/13/1985 - Club Lingerie, Hollywood, CA - Flyer, Performance Announcement Card, Newsprint
07/05/1985 - Anti-Club @ Helen's Place, Hollywood, CA - Anti-Club Calendar, Newsprint
0?/??/1985 - Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA - The Saga of a Hypester - Pages 46-48
??/??/1985 - Oki Dogs, Hollywood, CA - Perry's Satellite Party Myspace Blog, Whores page 15
??/??/1985 - Bell Ranch, Apple Valley, CA - Whores pages 44 and 45

Mystery Shows:

??/??/198? - Longshoreman's Hall, Long Beach, CA
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=1908
??/??/198? - Birthday Party for Danny Doberman
http://forums.janesaddiction.org/viewto ... =47&t=2203

The shows in red we need more info on and I'm wondering if you can remember anything about them?
I know this is a long shot but any info you can provide will be very helpful.
I realize that you left the band at some point in 1984 but I included the shows from 1985 because there are a few in red that we're not 100% sure took place in 1985 and maybe they actually happened while you were still in the band?

If you can think of any shows we don't have on the list I'd love to know about them too so we can add them in too.


I guess that's about all I can think of to ask but I want to take this opportunity to say thank you very much for taking the time to answer our questions!

I think it's awesome that you're willing to take your time to help us get answers to these questions so we can provide more detailed / accurate info for our members and Psi-Com fans everywhere.

Thank you!