Naked Spirit is a fairly new-ish rock quartet from Pittsburgh who has one very cool single out entitled ‘Til You’re Mine‘ which you can probably hear them play this Thursday (3/19) at the People’s Warehouse gig. I am really looking forward to hearing more from these guys. Until then I want to thank Travis McKenrick (Guitar/Vocals) for taking the time to participate in this edition of First/Last.

• The first album you ever bought?
• The first album that I used my own money for was Metallica’s “S&M”, which is a 2 CD live album with an orchestra. I remember mowing my yard to it on full rabbit speed.
• Your last album bought?
• I just bought the most recent 7″ from our friends in Eternal Sleep who are also from Pittsburgh.
• Favorite album of all time?
• This is tough, I think I would have to go with “Darkness On The Edge Of Town” by Bruce Springsteen.
• Least favorite/most disappointing album?
• I would say my least favorite record by a band that I like would have to be “Deja Entendu” by Brand New. I’m sure I’ll hear about that from a lot of people.
• First concert attended?
• This is pretty embarrassing, but my first concert ever was N’SYNC when I was probably 7 or 8.
• Last concert?
• The last show I went to was Enabler, Black Mask, Meth Quarry, Wrought Iron, and Cringe at the Mr. Roboto Project.
• Favorite concert ever?
• I saw Brand New last year, that was awesome. Although with The Replacements show coming up, I’m sure that’ll take first place.
• Least favorite concert?
• This is tough too. As much as I would like to say N’SYNC, I’m sure I loved it. I’ll go with Night Ranger, I had VIP passes and seeing old men trashing backstage areas is pretty weird.
• Favorite thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
• My favorite thing about Pittsburgh is the music scene right now. I come from a really small town and being afforded the option of having a ton of shows every week is a really awesome thing. We have met a lot of really good friends through playing local shows. Make sure to check out KHeeS, Fake Grave, Divorce, Eternal Sleep, Driver, Killing Thing, No Time, Hounds of Hate, and YRS.
• Thanks, Travis. I am totally digging the song you have out. When are you guys putting out more, man?