Gavin Rossdale’s Guide to the French Riviera Q & A – Vanity Fair
Q&A with Gavin Rossdale via VanityFair.com
Where I Go: Gavin Rossdale
The rock-’n’-roll dad, whose band, Bush, is about to embark on a worldwide tour to promote its new album The Sea of Memories, retreats to the South of France with his entourage—wife Gwen Stefani and sons Kingston and Zuma—to rejuvenate after long days on the road.
Q&A by Anthony Rotunno and Dana Mathews
To get away from it all, I go to . . . the South of France.
My favorite place to stay is . . . the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc: parkland settings, cabanas, and a kind and elegant staff. Sunsets on the terrace and beef tartare overlooking the sea. Such a grand old hotel filled with so much history—and, of course, the pet cemetery.
My ideal travel companions are . . . my wife and two boys.
When I’m in the mood for room service, my favorite order is . . . steak frites, a Bordeaux, and a mille-feuille—or three.
My favorite local cuisine to indulge in is . . . the great Mediterranean diet—the great seducer of all palates: fresh, local, and washed down with the perfect wine.
To stay in shape, my on-the-go fitness regime is . . . swimming becomes a daily ritual.
My suitcase must absolutely contain . . . the essential chargers.
When it comes to luggage, I’m a . . . woeful underpacker. I love to travel light.
When I’m in the mood for some retail therapy, the shops I must visit are . . . knife shops. I recently bought a Porsche knife and it’s in my hand more than I expected.
My favorite best-kept secret about the South of France is . . . the further from Cannes, the better it gets.
When I’m in the mood to paint the town red, I go to . . . mountain-village bars.
My favorite travel pastimes are . . . iPad shenanigans.
Upon arrival, I most look forward to . . . getting a few records together, then investing some time in each one. Music has a way of unfurling.
via Gavin Rossdale’s Guide to the French Riviera | Culture | Vanity Fair.
BUSH: Live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
On Friday February 3rd, 2012 Bush will be performing live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – more info here
Some previous appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Bush “Glycerine” -Leno 1996
Bush – Wild Horses (Live, 1997)
Bush performs Warm Machine on Jay Leno – 2000
Bush: Baby Come Home – Loudwire Review
Check out this review by Mary Ouellette/Loudwire of Bush’s new single Baby Come Home..
‘Baby Come Home,’ the latest single from Bush, is a lyrically thought-provoking tune served up perfectly with those delicious signature Gavin Rossdale vocals and weighty guitar tones. Not to mention an infectious chorus you’ll have committed to memory before the song even ends.
While the lyrics allow a lot of room for personal interpretation, this song does offer up the defining line that coined the title for their latest album, ‘The Sea of Memories,’ with the lyric “I lost myself to the sea of memories / I lost myself to irreverent dreams / I lost myself when I first met you / lost myself more than I ever knew.”
Waxing nostalgic, the song seemingly touches on those pesky notes of regret that always creep in with an eruption of visually driven lyrics, “I ask myself what I think of this moment / I ask myself if I let you down / I can’t believe that you’re in my system / I can’t believe that you’re in my arms / Shall we dance before the ambulance comes / Shall we let the rain fall over us / Shall we sing a settlement song / Should have been who I was all along.”
The mid-tempo rocker is a good indication that Bush still have what it takes to thrive in the ever-changing world of rock. Bush found their footing in the genre in the early ’90s, so when the band returned in 2011 with ‘The Sea of Memories’, their first studio album in 10 years, people wondered where they’d fit into today’s musical landscape.
Maintaining the sound that made people fall in love with them in the first place while giving it a modern twist, Bush have proven that they will be around as long as they want to be.
via Bush, ‘Baby Come Home’ – Song Review.
BUSH: Almost Acoustic Christmas 2011 Interview
Almost Acoustic Christmas 2011 Interview – Bush
