RFC Interview: Azita

After an appearance at WHPK's Pix n' Sounds fest in February, and a recent opening slot for Sam Prekop at the Bottle earlier this month, local artist Azita (aka AZ) gets the spotlight all to herself this Saturday as she'll be a headlining a completely solo (just her and a piano) performance at HotHouse. RFC recently caught with this former Scissor Girl to find out more... Radio Free Chicago: It seems like your name has been popping up on the concert calendar quite a bit in the past month or two...how have your recent performances gone? Azita: Saturday will be my second Chicago show since September...But the first one went well! RFC: Despite your recent appearances, I haven't read anything about a new album coming out anytime soon...are you playing live to test out some new material or did you simply just want to get out and perform? AZ: I'm always working on new material and I have no way of knowing when we book a show, 4 months in advance of the date, what I'll be doing for the show. RFC: What can we expect from this Saturday's show at the Hothouse? AZ: It's a rare occasion for me to get to play on an acoustic grand. I've had a few shows in New York on a real piano and I believe it changes the atmosphere pretty drastically. Also the audience will be seated and hopefully quieter than at a rock venue. RFC: What else is going on in the life of Azita? (future shows/tours? new album? side projects? etc.) AZ: I'm working on an album. Pretty single-mindedly SPEED ROUND RFC: What are you listening to right now? AZ: Some birds and an airplane engine. RFC: What is your favorite Chicago hang-out (and/or venue)? AZ: Picante RFC: Analog or digital? AZ: Depends on how much you have to spend. RFC: What is your favorite beverage? AZ: Cucumber RFC: Who would win in a fight...Scissor Sisters or Scissor Girls? AZ: Shit.... Saturday's show starts at 9pm, French-Canadian singer/songwriter/cellist Jorane opens. The HotHouse is located downtown, at 31 East Balbo. Must be 21+