Name: Dave Marchese
Age: 29
Birthdate: May 17,1973
Hometown: Queens, New York

How long have you been playing with Longwave and what is your role in the band?
I've been playing in the band since it started. Steve and I used to play in another band before longwave. My primary function is to play the bass guitar but nobody really just does one thing in this band.

Did any of you do anything before Longwave?
I worked at a record company... that sucked.

How long have you been playing bass and what made you want to play that instrument?
I wanted to play bass ever since I heard "White Lines" by Grandmaster Flash. I was about ten years old. I didnt' actuall start playing till I was sixteen.

Can you play any other instruments?
I can play upright bass. I can hack my way around with a guitar and drums but you don't want to hear that. I play saxophone pretty awful...you definately don't want to hear that.

What equipment do you use?
I play a Fender Precision bass and an Ampeg SVT amp. I also have a Rickenbacher bass that I use on recordings.

What was your childhood dream?
To be a rock star... what else is there?

What did you listen to growing up?
The Ramones, the Clash, David Bowie, the Cure, Iggy Pop/Stooges, The Jam, Bad Brains

If you weren't in Longwave what do you think you'd be doing?
I'd probably still be in a band

Where do you see the band in 5 years?
I see us making great records that people will want to keep listening to as time goes by.

If you could go on tour with one band, who would it be and why?
Radiohead. I think they are one of the best bands out right now. It would be great to just be around and absorb everything that they are doing.

Can you recall the moment when you realized that you wanted to play music for the rest of your life?
When I was sixteen I saw the Ramones. They were my absolute favorite band. Not only did they make me want to be in a band but they also showed me that it was possible.

What's your favorite song to play live? Why?
Strange. I think its each of us at our best. I also love the bassline

How do you feel about the mainstream music industry?
I'm happy that goods bands are getting popular again.

Whats in your cd player right now?
Nuggets

Are there any bands you think people should know about that are up and coming?
Searay, the Realistics, Scout, Orange Park

What are some of your favorite movies?
Apacolypse Now, Planet of the Apes, The Blues Brothers

If there was a movie made about longwave, which band member (besides yourself) would you want to play you? Why?
Mike. I think he would have the least amount of dialogue. Besides I think I can do a good inpression... my friend.

Everybody has an interesting story as to how they got into a band and why they play music.. what's your story?
Ever since I heard the calling as a teenager, I wanted nothing more than to play in a band... and I did. I played in a ton of bands, but when I met the guys in my band, I knew that I had come across something very special.

Anything else you'd like to say to the fans?
I look forward to meeting more of you, when we tour this summer. I'm also really excited about our new recordings. They sound great so far.

.q&a 2.

Name: Dave Marchese
Age: Older Than You Think
Place of birth: Queens, NY USA

Favourite Song:
Bankrobber - The Clash

Favourite Film:
Apocolypse Now

Favourite Food:
Anything Indian

Favourite Breakfast Cereal:
Peanut Butter Crunch

Favourite TV Show:
Happy Days, Batman, Thank God For TVLand!

Favourite Sport:
Anything That Does Not Require A Uniform

Favourite Hobby:
Reading

If You Had To Live A Day In The Life Of Someone Else Who Would It Be?:
(none)

Dream Date:
I rescue my date from a fortress guarded by ninjas, then we go to the beach.

Best Gig:
Ramones - The Ritz, NYC 1998

Most Embarrassing moment:
I Ran Into A Glass Door Once... And It Hurt To!