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molding it into something tangible and permanent that you can bet the house on every time.
Hearing you guys rock out in person was a lot of fun, I must say. What caused you guys to put together this event?
Jesse: Honestly, we’ve been going stir crazy, not playing for people, even if it’s just for our friends. And on top of that, this period without playing shows has forced us to write some of our favorite material. When we usually played a show,
we had a practice where we worked on one new song for over three hours. Writing an abundance of fun songs keeps us going, and we wanted to share those fun songs with our friends, who were missing live music.
What are your thoughts on the Drive-In concerts that started
due to Covid-19?
Jesse: I love the idea of Drive-In Concerts! Mosh pits are gonna be INSANE!
What would you say is your dream venue to perform at? And who else would you guys like to perform with on the same bill?
Jesse: My dream venue at which to perform is Red Rocks, in Denver, no doubt. I would love to open for Ben Folds/Ben
Folds Five. Or, more realistically, Jukebox the Ghost. Or we could just run it back with Not Spices and Anyothercolor.
I’d like to know each band member’s favorite original song you guys perform. I wonder if it’s all the same or different?
Jesse: “Speed of Light.” It starts with me screaming the count in at the top of my lungs, and it only gets more intense after that. Jimmy: There’s a point with a new song when it just clicks with everyone for the first time, and it feels like it’s always existed. The magic in the room when that happens is what I’m still chasing.
It’s cliché, but the newest song is literally always my favorite. “Pointed” has become my favorite song to play live. It’s a real flex. Dave: “Speed of Light” because it’s insane, and I love hearing Jesse scream initially. My favorite of our released tracks is “Laughing at This.”
Randy: I could just easily say “Speed of Light” and feel okay about it. When we play that song, there are moments when I feel like I’m gonna rip my bass in half from the rush I get. But these days, “Rivers” really gets my blood pumping. There are so many complex layers in the music that flows so naturally. We really worked hard on this one, and it makes me appreciate everyone’s patience and talent in this group... “Speed of Light,” though.
In your songs, you mention the theme tends to change a lot. Does the band have one writer, or do you all take turns writing different songs? (also explain where some of the influences for the songs come from)
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