Pitchfork

From duo to trio to quartet to trio to-- eh, I'm sure we're missing a few configurations there-- Deerhoof's lineup adjustments have been almost as erratic as their music. And thanks to the recent addition of Ed Rodriguez on guitar, the mighty Deerhoof are four once more.

Mr. Rodriguez certainly gets around, having played in such acts as XBXRX, the Flying Luttenbachers, Sicbay, Iceburn, Colossamite (along with present Deerhoof member John Dieterich), and Gorge Trio. As Deerhoof is concerned, Rodriguez is in it for the long haul, serving as a permanent touring and recording member of the band.

Playfully heckle this newest recruit at either of Deerhoof's previously reported, Final Fantasy-curated Maximum Black Festival appearances, or at a California gig the week before.

And in case you weren't aware, Deerhoof helped Los Campesinos! realize their zine dreams, and Greg Saunier gives good interview.

Deerhoof:

02-23 Petaluma, CA - The Phoenix Theater
02-28 Vienna, Austria - Arena (Maximum Black Festival) *
03-02 Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof (Maximum Black Festival) *

* with Final Fantasy, Dirty Projectors, Frog Eyes, Six Organs of Admittance