There have been some really cool articles written about us in the past few weeks, including an interview with the Nashville Scene blog. Check it out!

Interview

Pitchfork Media

Harp Magazine

The Fader Magazine

1 When can I see this film?

We are hoping to have a finished product by mid '08. We intend on working the festival circuit as well as touring to independent movie houses across the country. The first screening will take place in Chicago and then Seattle soon after. We will keep you updated on the details.

2 What is the current state of production?

We are in the process of raising money to complete the final trips necessary for the film. As soon as that is acquired, it's as good as done. We are taken donations through the PayPal link on our profile page.

3 How much live footage do you have?

At this point, we have over fifteen shows as well as extensive tour footage shot by Michael Dahlquist on the Pavement tour. The performances range from as early as 1995 to as late as 2004. Thanks to everyone who has contributed, our film is in debt to you.

Unfortunately, we are still searching for footage of the band prior to Joel's departure. If anyone can help us in that department, please let us know.

4 Who have you interviewed?

Lots of people. If you've watched the trailer, you've seen about a third of the interview footage.

5 How do I see the trailer?

It is available on this site as well as YouTube and Google Video.

If there's anything I didn't answer here that you would like to know, please message/comment and I will happily add it to the FAQ.

Thanks so much for all of your support and enthusiasm.

-Seth Pomeroy (director)

This is the place to post your memories and reflections of the band Silkworm. It can be anything from meeting the band to seeing a show, we want to know about it!

(FYI The first comment contains the recovered stories from the deleted page!)

Heather Whinna shared this letter:

I can not begin to explain what SKWM means to me. I can not properly explain my love for their music or Andy, Tim, Mikey, Joel, Vickie or Matt, but I will try. I should say that I do not know Joel well, but I know his music like I know the greatest love of my life. The others are another story. It sounds impossible to believe that they are all the greatest people you will ever know, but it is true. Some people are moved to tears by the Grand Canyon and some to music. For me it is music. Music has been the second biggest influence on my life after my father and my father introduced me to music. The greatest gift that was ever given to me was being allowed to participate with SKWM's music. As dramatic as that sounds-- it is absolutely true. I have loved the same man for 13 years and he brought their music to me. Thank-you Steve.

I was lucky enough to work intimately with Michael for a couple-three years (as we say it here in Chicago.) Michael edited a documentary that both Vickie Hunter & I decided to take a stab at. I miss Michael so much that it breaks my heart every day. Every day.I remember when Joel left the band. There were songs off of Libertine in particular that are my favorite songs ever. There was a day when I was working "hard" at Reckless Records and it struck me that they may never play Joel's songs live again. I genuinely started to panic. I asked Tim about it and he informed me that those were Joel's songs and it would be inappropriate for someone else in the band to sing them. In retrospect, as I have seen other bands do just that, I realize he was right, but at the time I was honestly devastated. I felt betrayed, distraught and on the verge of tears. None of that is an exaggeration.

I am lucky enough to have a million personal stories about these guys that make me smile every day. Every day. Andy is filled entirely with kindness (and BBQ) but more importantly Steve & I went happy-crazy when he started wearing that Jewish Star of David made of nails while they played live. Tim, remarkably generous and truly honest has the sweetest ability to harmonize and still rock. Next to Steve, Matt Kadane is the smartest guy I know with the biggest heart-- so big that you can see it from afar. Vickie is the best friend someone could have-- completely reliable and filled with knowledge and love. She is a rock for everyone else around her. Michael-- every time I start to cry for myself and how much I miss him, I actually think of him and laugh out loud. I laugh with him and at him. I bought gardening gloves and runner's shorts that would dry in a minute for Michael as a gift when they came through town about 10 years ago- because that is what he wore when they played live. They don't make people like that. Well I guess Sydney does. Thank-you Sydney. Michael didn't dress like a well-built runner who wore gardening gloves for attention- he dressed like that because that is what worked for him. I am laughing out loud right now as I write this.

Saying yes to Steve's request for a commitment 13 years ago was the best decision I ever made and my family is the luckiest card I ever drew. My sister is my hero and I was able to introduce her to SKWM! How lucky am I? I won't go on and on, but being a small part of SKWM and bullying them into live requests was the best gift of my life. Thank-you SKWM. I really am so lucky.

And most importantly I want SKWM & Michael's family to know that Michael is a part of my life every day. Every day.