Summary: With their eclectic influences, alt-rock outfit Camper Van Beethoven led by David Lowery, also of Cracker, was a staple of college radio stations in the 80s. Its been nine years since Camper Van Beethovens last album, and the new one, called La Costa Perdida, or the lost coast, channels the groups northern California roots. In this interview, Lowery explains how the bands hometown of Santa Cruz inspired the record, and discuss what caused the bands initial split and many breaks over the years.