This summer our No Choice Cafe founder / owner / CEO / Chairman, Milo Binder has realized a dream as he finally made the cover of the national publication, Christian Profiteer. For those unfamiliar, Christian Profiteer celebrates those who make a comfortable living through Christ's name.

The seven page article includes a full story, an interview, several photos and two side-bars written by Milo himself. ("How to Make Any Business a Tax-Exempt Church" and "Hiring Immigrants is the Christian Way") The main story covers all of Mr. Binders endeavors including the No Choice Cafe, his music management company - Christian United National Talent, and even his wife's Christian real estate business

The interview portion focuses primarily on Milo's role in the Phoenix Christian music scene. The following is an excerpt:

CP: How long have you been faithful?

Milo: I was born again just last year but I have been a faithful Christian for going on eight years now. I would have been born again sooner but my schedule was so hectic with getting the restaurant up and running that there just weren't enough hours in the day.

CP: When did you start booking Christian bands?

Milo: About ten years ago. I had been booking local cover bands into the Phoenix bowling alley circuit when I got a call from a [local] church group looking for help bringing in some big Christian acts for their summer fair. They had loads of cash and they were not afraid to spend it on quality entertainment.

CP: So you were able to help?

Milo: Help? I took over. The church leaders are wonderful people but they didn't know thing one about breaking balls to get a decent price. These Christian acts were all represented by serious agents who would rape these unsuspecting church boards at every turn. It was impressive to watch them work.

CP: So you acted as a buffer between the churches and the artist's management?

Milo: Exactly. Until three months later when I began to represent some Christian artists of my own.

CP: Who was your first Christian artist?

Milo: Harlan Jenningsen. He had a good-sized hit with, "Jesus Guides My Hand" before he got in trouble.

CP: That was a while back. What exactly was he incarcerated for?

Milo: He used to kick the holy shit out of his wife after every concert. It was a real shame. After he was released he owed me a few more dates but I refused to work with him once that tour completed.

CP: Who is your current star?

Milo: I'm working with a great band called The Christers. Very raw, lots of street cred. Their new CD, "Crucifixerupper" will be out soon locally and I have several Christian labels looking into them right now. Holy Trinity Records has even shown some serious interest.

 

The complete interview is posted in the No Choice main entrance showcase as well as over the urinals in the Men's Room.