William Schaff (Fort Foreclosure, What Cheer? Brigade, The Eyesores, The Iditarod)

William Schaff is a well-known artist that has created iconic images for bands such as Okkervil River, Magnolia Electric Co., and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. He's also worked with local Rhode Island bands Brown Bird, The Low Cards, and No Plateau ...to name a few.

In addition to being a highly recognized visual artist he has also played in some amazing bands including The Eyesores and What Cheer? Brigade. In our interview we talk about how he started playing in these bands, his creative process, and how meeting Brian Chippendale and the guys from Fort Thunder helped lead him down this path.

Song interlude order:
"Beech, Birch, Mountain Pine" by The Iditarod 
"Benevolent St." by The Eyesores 
"Iahabibi" by What Cheer? Brigade 
"Sparrow" by The Iditarod 

*This interview was recorded on October 2nd, 2019 at Fort Foreclosure in Warren, RI
Intro music by Cedros
Hosted by James Toomey