This band is one of those bands that not only know how to play their instruments, but they are all characters, too. Homo core, punk and very out spoken. They are what they are and have no problems saying it or singing it. With a song like “Mustache Rides 5 Cents” how can you go wrong? They are everything that you love to hear and see from a troop of queers who are who they are and do what they do well. They are one of the all time favorite homo core bands at the moment, and if you haven’t listened to them yet, it is a must. They are what we have been missing since Team Dresch. They will be playing at the Pride Festival this year at the 21 and up stage at 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 17th.

GLT: How did you guys come up with the name of your band?

AC: Our ritual of grooming for clubs in Hollywood includes a fair amount of wigs, eyelashes, ties, polyester and shiny things...specifically glitter. Spray it, glue it, and douse it. Our extreme go-go dancer and confidante, Jen Kamerman (go-go name Jendra), noted, with an especially sparkly one that night, that if we keep this up we’d be shitting glitter for days. And I noted “thats the band name!” “Shitting Glitter” is glam... dropped on a bar floor. Never attempting to be pretty pop, we shine and shimmy in a bizarre superfun way.

GLT: Who is in your band and what do they play or do?

AC: Amy Crosby, lead singer and lyricist, overall mess. AJ Anderson – guitarist. Red Fox – bassist. Laura Jennings – drummer. Devin Tait - synths and backup vocals. Coco Ono & Prudence Monsoon - extreme go-go dancers. The band takes many forms, and at this stage it is an all-girl combo with Amy, AJ, Red and Laura. Devin will be popping in once in a while for upcoming events, such as the soon to be presented show “what not to do”, a one-woman show by Ginny McMath with her dirty crazy stories. Original music written and performed live by Amy, Devin and AJ. Look forward to dildo juggling and Jesus on a cross sock puppets.

GLT: Are any or all of you GLBTQ?

RF: Wouldn’t you like to know.

AC: We certainly are. AJ and I are a lez couple with gender flips. AJ feels quite like a boi some days, especially when I wear a dress and wig while serving cocktails as he paints the fence. Laura is also a luscious lez. Red is happy to entertain the idea of whichever gender snatches her attention. Prudence Monsoon is trantastic! We’re looking forward to playing a highly lez situation Sep. 11, Chica Beach: women’s weekend party in Huntington Beach. “Like” us on Facebook, then we can keep you abreast of our fun stuff. Recording is on the horizon with a possible special guest singer who also appears on our song “I’m a vampire.” He’s listed as Rich N. Famous for legal reasons, but you can find him at the gay bar if you want to know his true identity. He’s got an electric voice.

GLT: How would you define the type of music you play?

AC: Punk, disco, sex rock, with a message on your answering machine.

AJ: Melodic rock with a taste of new wave.

RF: Glamorized garage rock.

GLT: Who is the wildest out of the band and why?

AC: Me. I rarely make sense. I’m really close to losing my marbles. I make up words. I never hesitate to say exactly what I shouldn’t. I wear ridiculous fashion combos, and I’m also completely silly. It’s strange to be so sure of something... that I just forgot.

AJ: Amy. She always has something to say about something, spilling drink after drink, whilst exercising her profanity saturated vocabulary.

RF: What AJ said.

GLT: Tell me something I don’t know, it’s up to you?

RF: The elephant is the only animal with four knees.

AC: The easiest way to slip in your agenda is by coating it with candy. Every lyric I write has meaning. I just slide it by in pink wrapping and before you know it, you’re chewing on it and blowing bubbles.

GLT: What are your musical influences and favorite artists/bands?

AC: Electric six, Ani DiFranco, Fischerspooner, and Everything but the girl.

AJ: Beatles, Pixies, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Kate Bush, The Smiths…

RF: Queen, David Bowie, T-Rex, Queens of the Stone Age, Prince, AC/DC…

GLT: If you could have picked your own names what would they have been?

AC: Oprah Winfrey.

AJ: Patrick Smurf Miller.

RF: Jessica Schnyder.

GLT: Who in the band bickers the most with other band mates?

AJ: Amy and myself. We sleep in the same bed.

AC: In order of bickering the most, AJ then me. Then Laura with Red. Then Red complains to AJ. Then I overhear it and tell the story wrong to Laura, and I’m sure you can imagine the rest.

RF: Again, I’m agreeing with AJ.

GLT: If you could play with any living or dead musician who would it be and why?

AC: Ani DiFranco. Call me a bleeding heart crunchy hippie obvious dyke, but this woman is the shit.

AJ: George Harrison

RF: Freddie Mercury, enough said.

GLT: What is music to you?

AC: Jesus Christ our savior. Also, magic.

AJ: Blood, spit, oxygen.

RF: Everything.

GLT: Any tattoos, if so of what and why?

AC: Indeed. The word “bleed” on my wrist - I bleed words. The word “noir” on my arm - I’m a film noir fan, my degree is in RTVF. The tattoo on Ani’s (DiFranco) chest on my neck, and the symbol on Melissa Etheridge’s album “yes I am” on my back - yes, trite to some... but truly two important ladies that gave me the balls to sing. A ladybug on my side - when a ladybug lands on you it’s good luck, so I’m forever lucky. Music notes on my neck - they are coming out of my ear, and going into it.

AJ: My middle name, (the one thing I share with my mother besides eye color). A Celtic knot (Irish blood, Irish liver.) A goat, (it’s my spirit animal)! An anchor (I’m militant!), a pi symbol, (I’m obsessed with numbers.) and the word beautiful (just stating the obvious).

GLT: Would you consider your music political?

AC: Entirely. Yet full of sex, childhood toys and laughs.

AJ: Yes.

GLT: Any girlfriends or boyfriends?

AC: Keepin’ it close, SG’s amazing and adorable guitarist is my love.

AJ: My beautiful lead singer, Amy Crosby. Hands off!

RF: A few of each please and thank you.

GLT: Weirdest things that has happened to you?

AC: Being asked to play a Catholic carnival. When we showed up with our equipment, they gave us tickets for the rides instead of plugging us in. I got in trouble for spilling my secret beer on the people below from the top of the Ferris wheel. It was an accident. God help me.

AJ: Nearly getting deported trying to enter Canada.

RF: Deportation.

GLT: What do you think your band is known for?

AC: Wigs, our name, gayness, and my slight attitude problem onstage.

AJ: The band name, outfits, and kick ass tunes!

GLT: Lou Reed or Iggy Pop?

AC: Iggy Pop.

AJ: Lou Reed.

RF: Iggy Pop!

GLT: Tell me a funny story…

AC: I used to go to mobile home parks for my job to do reports on repossessed mobile homes. This included breaking into the home, as often they were abandoned. It could arouse the interest of neighbors quite easily. I had one charming fellow inquire about my activities, adding that the recent occupants had been a serious problem. They had, to quote his somewhat toothless mouth, “stole my girlfriend’s identity... couple times.” To this day, you will often hear Shitting Glitter and cohorts throw around the phrase ‘couple times’ as we celebrate the intelligence of America and its homeowners.

GLT: How do you feel about playing San Diego Pride?

AC: One of the best Prides, this city is kickass and full of beauty. We’ve had fantastic shows every time we play SD Pride. It’s where the cool kids and bears go.

AJ: Love it! Have had a great experience playing this event in the past and love the San Diego vibe.

Well, guys, it’s been real. Thanks for your time. The Gay & Lesbian Times wishes you every success in the future. Enjoy Pride.