Nate takes mushrooms and discusses the creative process, life, and the state of the Ann Arbor art scene. Getting this interview out was an arduous process and took way longer to complete than it should have. Nate is an incredibly talented and industrious creator, and is also very private. It took some convincing to release this interview in full. Trauma in my personal life also delayed this for a couple of weeks. Here it is, though – finally – the Nate Weaver Interview. Enjoy. 

Evan is a multi-instrumentalist, rapper, producer, and former roommate from Ann Arbor. His latest album, Ramshackles came out last year, and as someone who lived with him during its production, I can attest first-hand that he did indeed work very hard on it. Evan is a man of passion. And his industry combined with his unique personality make him a creative force to be reckoned with in the South East Michigan music scene. 

David McLendon is a writer and editor based in Ann Arbor by wayof Park Slope, Brooklyn. His writing and editing career spans three decades, having studied under Gordon Lish and founding Unsaid literary magazine. His publication has put out pieces by a who’s who of contemporary writers, including Brian Evenson, Padgett Powell, Ottessa Moshfegh, Gary Lutz, Michael Kimball, Will Eno, Ann Carson, Joseph Wojtowicz, and Russel Persson. He is an inspiration and a friend. I caught up with him and colleague Jeff Honeyman at Old Town Tavern and proceeded to get particularly intoxicated. This interview was edited after the fact.