Not to worry. Usually, Jared sings the highest parts and Chris the lowest, with myself somewhere in between. When we switch this up, which we do from time to time, results are often scary. Also, Jared or Chris usually sings lead. Distinguishing between them is not hard. As for our mp3's, Jared sings on "100M Dash," "Strike 3" and "All Dolled Up," with Chris handling vocals on "Jinichimichi," "Straightjacket," "I'm Bored," and "City Of." I'm told that they sound kinda similar on the recordings, but I think that has more to do with the sound quality than any similarity between the two vocalists. And, as usual, I sing backup on all tracks, along with whichever of the guitarists isn't singing lead. And yes, I do the falsetto thing on "Strike 3." Leave me alone.
How does the drummer play so fast?
This is a scientific mystery. I can best explain it by saying that Fil is not actually a mortal drummer at all. In truth, he is an android from the planet Drumidommidrom. He was sent to earth to round out the punk rock quartet Colander by the Drumidommidromian high council, seeing this a necesary step in the pursuit of intergalactic freedom.. His cybernetically enhanced limbs give him speed and stamina far beyond any mortal...except for Carter Beauford, but that goes without saying. Actually, I guess he just practiced a lot. And we all play fast, so if Fil played slow, it would sound kind of funny.
Where are you guys from?
Everyone in the band is from Owosso, MI, except for me. I'm the weird one, emmanating from Caledonia, MI. Home of the Fighting Scots. Rock on!
How did you guys meet?
I can't speak for everyone else, but I met the guys up at school. They were practicing in Jared's dorm room, making an intolerable amount of noise but notably lacking a bass player. Being completely and utterly bandless and in possession of a really nice Fender P-Bass, I offered to join in the fun, despite having absolutely no experience in punk rock. The rest is history. Inasmuch as it happened in the past. And I think that Chris and Rogge met years ago in boyscouts, but I'm not certain about this so tell me if I'm wrong.
Why does the website say "I" all of the time?
It's because I (Dale) run it. It's run from my perspective. Whenever anything says I, it means myself. I just felt weird referring to myself in the third person. Plus, I wanted to give the page a more personal touch. So anytime anything says I, just think "Dale."
What does Chris use to spike his hair?
That is known only to Chris.
Do you guys have a mailing list?
Well, um...sort of. Jared sends out a bunch of mail advertising shows and the like, but it's not an organized mailing list or anything. However, if you want to get the aformentioned mail, send a message indicating as much to [email protected].
When are you going to release a CD?
Well, let me put it this way. If you were going to make an FAQ about Colander, I would be asking you the same question. I want to say soon really bad, but I don't really know.
If I have a question about the band, where should I send it?
Send it right here, to [email protected]. That way I'll get it and answer it on this FAQ! Cool, hunh?
When is your next show?
To find this out, go the the section marked shows. I keep it updated whenever we get a new gig.
The boys of colander are sooooooo hot! Are they available?
This isn't exactly a FREQUENTLY asked question, but it was asked and will be answered. All of us are gleefully single at present, with the exception of Chris. He's currently dating a 6' thai kickboxer named Lady Stinkfist who is coin-operated and unable to wash her own back.. No, his girlfriend is one of the raddest people you could hope to meet and doesn't even remotely fit that description. But don't cry for him, Argentina! Jared's got a new haircut and is looking sharp!
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