306: Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch, Built to Spill)

The Trap Set with Joe Wong

Joe Wong

Joewong, Drums, Comedy, Performing Arts, Arts, Drummers

4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

The latest incarnation of Built to Spill will undoubtedly be remembered as one of that band's most potent lineups in its 30+ year career. Teresa Esguerra's heavy groove and lyrical rhythmic conception are a crucial part of the equation. She tells Joe about Prism Bitch, Built to Spill, and her career as an occupational therapist.

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0:00.0	Hey folks, it's Joe. On February 2nd, I'm releasing my new album, MIR Survival. To celebrate, I'm playing two shows with the 20-piece ensemble, featuring several Trapset alumni. Mary Timony, Matt Cameron, Marksisneros, Chad Malter, Chrisanta Baker, Mary Latimore, Shelley Bergen, Ryan Burns, and a chamber orchestra.
0:22.5	The dates are Thursday, January 25th at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles with Death Valley Girls,
0:29.1	and Sunday, January 28th, at Numos in Seattle, with Mark Giuliana playing a solo set.
0:36.4	You do not want to miss that.
0:38.6	Tickets are available at nightcreatures.com.
0:42.1	That's n-I-T-E-Creatures.com.
0:46.6	Hope to see you there.
0:48.7	This is Joe Wong.
0:50.2	Welcome to the Trapset.
0:52.5	I want to play something for you.
0:54.3	If you want to, I can take you there.
1:00.1	I can show you how to forget your peers.
1:05.5	And we're all starlight.
1:08.4	We're a...
1:09.3	Yeah, we die!
1:10.8	And we're all starlight.
1:12.6	You're hearing Starlight, Feat featuring my guest, Teresa Escarra on drums.
1:32.3	Escarra fortifies the band with a lyrical rhythmic conception, beautiful touch, and ultra-wide dynamic range.
1:41.3	After opening for Built to Spill in 2019, Teresa was invited by frontman Doug Marsh to join the band in what has proven to be one of its most compelling lineups in its 30-year history.
1:54.0	And now my conversation with Teresa Eskera.
2:12.7	What's the first thing you remember?
2:22.2	First thing I remember is a sandbox with a toy dryer in San Diego and scooping sand.
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