Speaking with…Joie Calio

When Dada’s “Dizz Knee Land” hit radio in 1992, fans flipped over the line, “I just flipped off President George.” More than a decade later, the song has gotten a resurgence, thanks to another controversial President George.

“So many people have asked what that song is about and they’ve come up with all these ideas,” says bassist/singer Joie Calio. “It’s all of that and none of that. I like to leave it at that.”

The trio, which also includes guitarist/singer Michael Gurley and drummer Phil Leavitt, has completed its fifth album, which is just waiting to find a home — but most likely not on another major label. Read the rest of this entry »