How did the band get started?I aproached Jason after seeing Five Iron and the SuperTones at the Scream. He said that Scott and him were talking too. As far as I know Jason did the rest.
What is your goal as a band?To know God and make him known. Its as simple as that.
What style do you play? I dont know what the proper name is. we are skacore
Where are you guys from?San Jose
What is the music scene like in your area?The Christian scene is rather dull here. You have to have someone big come to town to get a crowd. We do most of our shows out of town cause of this.
What bands influence your band?It varies alot. Anything from Cyprus Hill to Frank Zapa to Micheal W. Smith
What kind of a ministry does the band have? It's really just to know God and make him known. We are going out and making diciples through the gift God has blessed us with
If you had the choice, which band would you tour with? I dont know about the rest of the band, but I would vote for Reel Big Fish
Any interesting concert experiances or funny/weird stories? I would say our second show. We played with this weird almost Jeferson Airpane band. Everyone was there to see them and they were all like 35. I have seen more people dance at a funneral that at that show.
What's the wackiest thing you've ever done in concert?I pulled out a minnie accordion dring a slow bridge and acted like was playing with the horns.
What would you say the best part of the show is? The energy when everyone is dancing.
Do you ever play cover songs? We have considered covering They Might Be Giant's, Istambul. But we dont have any right now.
Best and worst things about being in a band?every ones oppinion. I Think that answers both sides of that question.
Anything people should know about the band? Our Tbone playa Mike looks exactly like Nicolas Cage
Do you have any cds,demos, etc., out?We are actually in the studio right now recording a demo. We have a song out on Life on the Boardwalk by Bettie Rockets Records.
How can people contact you for merch and stuff?[email protected]
Any final comments?If you want to help take over the world then get a job at Starbucks. They're on their way. That is all.
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