June 2012
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FRAT WARNING!
Today a video from our recent show in Glasgow surfaced where Adam had what could loosely be called an “altercation” while out in the crowd. Usually we refrain from discussing stupid things and taking the higher road, well to hell with that. The incident was brief, all parties unharmed, though I don’t condone any of the weirdness seen in the clip. What I also can’t condone is the rampant shit...
February 2012
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Dusting this thing off...
I’ve been hanging around at home for the last couple days a little under the weather. About once a year for the last 5 years I get sick for about two days towards the end of February. Nothing too bad, I just feel mildly feverish, lethargic and have a little baby cough.
With this free time on my hands I began thinking that I’ve been touring for over ten years, but have documented none of it. I...
May 2010
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okay for the new dates that went up, it says that...
No, there should be something soon though
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are you going to be playing any songs from WYWTB,...
yes
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do you know if ya'll will be playing some of the...
stranger things have happened
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so excited about the album btw after hearing the...
Thanks!
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I have a doctorate in Beardology from...
No, but I do have a degree from Tairy Greene’s acting school!
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Do u ever see doing Warped tour ever again?!
I wouldn’t be opposed to it if the offer came in.
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what do you think of alkaline trio's new music?
I like
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what are you 3 favorite types of beer? my are...
3 way tie between PBR, Heineken (keg can only), and Blue Moon.
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By the way man, I really appreciate you taking so...
Not a problem! I think its an awesome thing too!
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It's the UK general election on Thursday...will...
I wasn’t planning on running. Do they have write in votes in the UK? If I got the gig I’d try real hard not to let you down. Thanks for your faith in me!
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do you think you'll be playing TAYF in its...
That isn’t the plan, but we’ll probably play a good amount of that record. I’m very excited too!!!
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do you normally write the lyrics first or do the...
Other parts. Sometimes Adam and John use words they’ve already written down to fit melodies.
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Beers bad mkay
Agree to disagree!
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who is your favorite beatle?
Paul is my fav bass player, but I think I connect more with the bulk of John’s songs.
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do you believe gingers dont have souls?
For the most part!
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what song are you most excited to play live? (new...
Def new ones. Excited to see crowd reaction, but seeing people go ape shit for the old ones will be amazing too. I know I’ll be freaking out playing them!
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"I don't wanna talk, I just wanna... 'taste you'...
Holy shit, definitly NOT TEXT! Too funny! I really LOL’d at that one! What are we 16?!!
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What's your favorite quality about each of the...
Sense of humor!
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Do you like Dexter? If so, favorite season?
ABSOLUTELY LOVE DEXTER! This last season was great, and blew my mind! Very happy to hear that Michael C. Hall beat cancer!
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Well thanks to you i decided to play bass im only...
Lessons are good, but you can learn so much on your own. Building up dexterity in both hands is key. Google some articles on bass and guitar finger exercises. Practice the hell out of em & use a metronome to build speed. Track down tabs of some of your favorite basslines and learn them. Listen for the bass on your favorite records. I learn most from listening these days.
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You knoiw how I know this reunion was not...
Thank you! hehe
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What happened at Skate & Surf '03? I read a show...
I don’t recall any fights on stage. I think something weird happened after I got off stage. Weird is the only way I can describe that day.
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I LOVE you choices in basses/rigs... did you ever...
George is great! Congrats on the Bamboozle gig. You never know what the future holds!
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Also, have you ever had a job outside of music? If...
As a kid I was a camp counselor, photo shop tech, and slung chicken at Kenny Rogers Roasters in RVC.
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penne slice from 3bros in RVC or the Big Bopper...
Vegan Penne ala vodka all the way. I’ll have to try the big bopper sometime though.
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I had 3bros today.. But I have two questions: 1)...
Yes, it sucked standing outside that shower. It sucked even more getting back in a hot steamy bathroom stinking of doodie! I vaguely remember your mom. It was very sweet.
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el chupacabra, he eats the goats and the children
How cool is that?! I hate both of those things!
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You're bald. I don't like bald people. But, God....
BALD NAZI! HA! I’m glad you appreciate my playing. I’m not sure if you’re sincere about the grammar thing. I try to use proper spelling and punctuation!
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Are you a big Hamptons person? Any favorite spots?
I was never that fancy to hang in the Hamptons, I was more of a Montauk guy. My family would always stay at the Ronjo. Their motto was “Hawaii on a tank of gas!”
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Just wanted to say I was at your CD release shows...
Thank you! I miss that place too. That night was amazing.
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why do you have to be so awesome? hahaha. i'm from...
You never know what the future holds. I really really want TBS to play Brazil sometime sooner than later!
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What bass did u use on tayf?
I used a Tobias “custom” 5 string. I think it was just a low end model. I liked it though. Was pretty geeky lookin.
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still sleep in the back of a van eatin vegan...
I slept in the back of the Straylight van lots. Haven’t had vegan cookies in awhile :(
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What's it take for a bassist to get a fender...
I think I’d have to be way more famous for that. For amps I’ve been using stuff from Kustom lately which I really like plus its super affordable. I also use an Ampeg SVT classic and an array of cabinets.
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I saw your last show as 'Straylight Run' back in...
Wow, that is amazing to hear! I really don’t know just yet. I want to hear it too, but more than that I want people to have that “final” part of Straylight’s history.
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What made El Paso so special to you guys?
Its where we reunited and found ourselves again. It was the catalyst to writing the best songs any of us have ever written.
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yall spend days in Texas, yall say you like Texas,...
Adam tried to tack on TX after the tour was already booked. Unfortunately things just didn’t work out this time around. We love TX and look forward to hitting your wonderful state many times in the future.
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I was excited when I heard Nolan was back in TBS...
Thanks, I look forward to meeting you as well anon!
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how come mark looks so mad in this picture?...
hahah too funny. I see a slight resemblence.
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Do you remember playing the show at Sports Plus...
I do. We were kind of starting to unravel then, so I look back at that show with mixed emotions. It was kind of both the highest and lowest points of TBS the 1st time around.
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you said you were into the menzingers, you should...
Will do, thanks for the tip.
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Dude! The announcement of the TBS reunion still...
I giggle too! We’ll certainly play Detroit in the future. Parts of that city scare me, but shows have always been amazing!!!
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ok im back, my last two shows I went to where,...
Cool. I dig 5 strings but have been playing 4 string more often these days.
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How many Basses do you own? Ever picked up a...
Right now 5 or so. Played them. Like them, but really don’t like their aesthetic. I feel like Jazz & P basses just look “right” to me.
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Don't be a dick!
hehe
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As much as I would love to not be a dick in your...
Don’t worry, I meant if you lived in the area and decided to not come, you might be a dick. We love Texas and want to play there lots in the future!!!
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formspring.me
My eyes hurt. They need a soothing television now. Thanks everyone, you rule!
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How many questions do you have in your inbox right...
48. My eyes hurt!
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