Jonas Stein is a very busy guy. Not only does his band Turbo Fruits tour regularly, but he's also co-organizing the Bruise Cruise, leaving from the Port of Miami this Friday.
The Nashvillian was first introduced to an international audience as the fresh-from-high-school guitarist for Be Your Own Pet (formerly signed to Thurston Moore's Ecstatic Peace label). Stein and bandmate Matt Hearn also work on their own label Turbo Time Records, putting out music by Nashville bands.
Recently, Crossfade asked Stein what to expect from the rock extravaganza taking place at sea. Among other things, Vince Neil and the joy of free socks came up in conversation.
Crossfade: It's an interesting idea for a bunch of rock bands to play on a cruise ship. I wouldn't associate the Bruise Cruise audience with the people I might see hanging out at Port Everglades. What made this idea seem right?
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