Fans of the Month!
Interviewed by Kayt

For the record, what are your names? Lisa Lynn "Rebel" Pollack Daniel "Danny Magic" Pollack Where were you born, and where did you grow up? Lisa: Milwaukee and Elm Grove Wisconsin. Dan: Milwaukee and Oconomowoc Wisconsin. What were your main interests, entertainment and otherwise, growing up? Any obsessions you don't mind people knowing about? Lisa: Concerts, clubs, dancing, dream of singing national anthem at County Stadium, now Miller Park. My obsession is hair. Dan: Watching magic shows on TV, Collecting as many Beatle albums as I could, watching Elvis movies, concerts, clubs. My obsession is magic.

Tell us about your musical endeavors and any musical instruments you play…
Lisa: Singing all day everyday. I want to learn harp.
Dan: I host Karaoke shows and I tinker with the guitar. I mostly just riff and have learned a couple songs. My favorite to play is a bluesy one a friend of mine taught me called, "The Pervert Song." I don’t play it in public much... gets me into trouble.

What accomplishments are you most proud of at this point in your life?
Lisa: Have my own successful hair salon. The loving, magical, mystical, romantic relationship I have with Dan.
Dan: Having portrayed Harry Houdini to tens of thousands of magic fans. also to have performed magic on three continents. And saving the best for last, the fun, romantic, loving relationship I have with Lisa.

What are your favorite movies?
Lisa: Moulin Rouge, Wizard of Oz, Multiplicity, White Christmas.
Dan: What Lisa said along with Bladerunner and Casablanca.

Do you have any favorite books?
Lisa: They make me sleepy.
Dan: That’s too funny. Mine is "The Origin of Consciousness of the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind." Lisa won’t read it. She gets sleepy from the title.

What music are you into, in addition to Red Elvises?
Lisa: U2, Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams, Elvis, any 80's, Disco.
Dan: If I’m not listening to the Red Elvises, I’m working on my magic. Come to think of it, I’m listening to them a lot of times when I’m working on my magic too.

When, where, how, etc. did you first hear and experience Red Elvises?
Lisa & Dan: Television broadcast of Austin Music Festival.

About how many times have you seen them?
Lisa & Dan: Lucky 7

What is it about Red Elvises that draws you to them, that you like the most?
Lisa: Happy, Dancey, Funny, Silly, Groovy.
Dan: Coming from a socio-philosophical perspective and maintaining relevance within the boundaries of radical change over a wide... just kidding, What Lisa said.

What’s the farthest you’ve traveled to see them? And do you have a good story around that?
Lisa & Dan: Oh Yeah... boy do we. It was our trip up to see them in Green Bay. We explained all the fun we had in the Red Elvises yahoo group. on post #2249 called "wirlwind magical extravaganzacal experience."

Interviewer's note: And an expanded version of Lisa & Dan's write up of their trip is also included in this Red Pages issue!

Which show is your favorite of the Red Elvises shows you've seen?
Lisa: They’ve all been so much fun. It’s really hard to pick. I’d have to say my favorite was the first time we saw them at Vnuk’s in Cudahay, Wisconsin. Nothing like seeing the Red Elvises for the very first time.
Dan:. The anticipation, excitement, and then enjoyment of hearing them live for the first time makes the first the best.

Any other standout, all time great memories of shows you’ve seen so far?
Lisa: Sharing our love of Red Elvises with my bro and friends and watching them smile.
Dan: Limbo man. There was this guy at Vnuk’s that was totally wasted and he kept bending backwards like he was doing make believe limbo. He never fell, he’d bend over really far sometimes, and every time he did it made Lisa and I laugh.

But that was a funny memory. My two favorites so far would be the show at the Northern Lights Theater. We invited friends and family, the lighting and sound were spectacular, and everyone in the band put on the show of their lives like they always do. And my second favorite would have to be all the time we got to spend with the guys and Elena. Lot’s of fun great memories.

What are your favorite Red Elvises songs?
Lisa: "Groovie." It gets into my blood and I can just feel the music. "Belly Dance."
Dan: "Belly Dance." It has a seductiveness that draws you in, Igor blasts you with those amazing riffs, and you get to see all the girls on the stage belly dancing. Lisa is going to get me for that one. "Rocket Man," "El Niño."

What would you like to see them do in the future? Any ideas? Anything you’d like to say to the band?
Lisa: Summerfest here in Milwaukee.
Dan: Them to play for Lisa for her Birthday. Red Elvises as musical guest on SNL. Lisa & Dan: We love you guys. We’re fans for life.

Okay, last question… Do you have anything you’d especially like to say to all the fans?
Lisa: Get the DVD. It helps you get through the withdrawals.
Dan: She cracks me up. All of you have great taste in music and keep supporting the Red Elvises. Lisa & Dan: Red Elvises Rock!!!

...Thank you very much, Dan and Lisa, for being Fans of the Month! I'm sure you both can't wait till you can see Red Elvises again! Keep rocking!!

Wondering how YOU can become a future Fan of the Month? It's very easy! Just write to: redelvisesfotm@yahoo.com to nominate yourself or a friend. And when you see the band perform live please remember The Red Pages -- send in your photos and write ups of the shows so other fans can enjoy your experiences too!