CAKE Vocalist Tells REVUE He's Trading Touring for Farming

CAKE Vocalist Tells REVUE He's Trading Touring for Farming

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Burning through fossil fuels while on tour and the devaluation of recorded music are proving to be a bad recipe for CAKE. That's why John McCrea, lead singer of the Sacramento-based alternative rock band, is claiming he's ready to quit the music business for a more agrarian way of life.

"I really don't believe in touring, and yet it's becoming the only thing that I've got. I'll probably quit and become a farmer pretty soon," McCrea tells Editor Jen Pider in an exclusive interview this month in REVUE, a monthly magazine that highlights entertainment in West Michigan. The McCrea interview, which can also be found on the magazine's Website (www.revuewm.com), comes in front of CAKE's appearance at the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Thursday, June 5.

When asked to clarify his comments, McCrea told Pider: "I'm serious. I love growing trees, and I'm a pretty good gardener. I'm thinking, pretty seriously, about buying a chunk of land and growing things."

The June edition of REVUE also features interviews with Primus founder Les Claypool, local indie rockers Chance Jones and other national and local artists. The 92-page edition, the magazine's largest in years, also features stories about local happenings in the arts, theater, film, dining and family entertainment.

Founded in 1988 as Music Revue, the publication recently changed its name to REVUE to reflect a broader editorial mission of covering all forms of entertainment rather than just music. In line with the name change, REVUE overhauled its editorial coverage and design, launched a new Website (revuewm.com), expanded distribution and increased circulation by 67 percent.

"We intend to make REVUE a better read for West Michigan residents, and a better branding tool for entertainment venues, artists, restaurants, beverage companies and other consumer brands interested in reaching the West Michigan audience," Publisher Greg Bakeman said.

About REVUE

Founded in 1988, REVUE is a free monthly entertainment guide that covers music, arts, film, dining and family entertainment in West Michigan. The publication can be found at more than 500 locations throughout Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, Battle Creek and other towns throughout the region. Visit REVUE online at revuewm.com.

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