Mixed Green's Artist: Edword

How did the band's name come about? Was it a group effort or an epiphany?
My name is ed and I do like wOrds...

Did you get into music for the art of it or was it all because of the groupies (Male and Female)?
It is all about the art. I met my wife at a show so I could never ask for more than that.

How do you feel about being a part of Mixed Greens?
I am stoked beyond words. I am down for the freedom of expression which is promoted on the Mixed Greens Comps.

How about the personalities of the group? Who's the wild one, who's the business one, who's not paying attention?
I do it all in the studio which is liberating for me. I just plug my mind in and see what comes out. I like to get wild while doing business when no one is paying attention.

Who's your idol or inspiration for your music?
Too many to list. Life, God, the Universe, Ben Harper, Mos Def, my wife and son (Elliot B), Mason Jennings, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jumbo Smooth...



Where do you feel music is going in the next couple of years?
Soulful, funky, and eclectic.

How often do you write songs & how do you come up with your song concepts?
I write songs when they come to me, generally in groups of three. I usually have the seed of a song, a riff or a phrase, and then build on it from their. With the home studio it is easy to build a nice groove rather quickly. I dig it.

Mixed Greens is a Blended Musical Compilation how do you describe your music?
Funk, Folk, and Soul with a splash of rock and roll.

Whats the best part about creating your own music?
It feels so good to be able to express the depth of my ideas through music and poetry. It is difficult to do that with just words during a conversation. Though I do enjoy a good conversation. You have got to have the inner nerd to appreciate the wOrd.

What was the name of the first song? Could you please write down a couple of bars of that song?
My first song was written about my grandmother. My room mate, Kelly Wells, who I now collaborate with regularly, wrote some chords that went with it. will have to get back to you with the bars...