Age: 27
Birthdate: July 4th 1975
Hometown: Petaluma, CA
How long have you been playing with Longwave and what is your role in the
band?
3 years, I'm the guitar player / Day Sleeper.
Did any of you do anything before Longwave?
I drove and apple delivery truck.
How long have you been playing bass and what made you want to play that
instrument?
I started playing guitar when I joined Longwave. I decided to do it
because they seemed like nice guys who needed a hand.
Can you play any other instruments?
I play the bass and I'm trying to learn the keyboard.
What equipment do you use?
A Vox AC 30 with a Custom Fender Telecaster and lots of effects. I
also have a Roland XP30 keyboard.
What was your childhood dream?
I just wanted to be Han Solo
What did you listen to growing up?
My first favourite song was The Gambler with Kenny Rogers, after that
it was Van Halen 1984 and then I found The Beatles.
If you weren't in Longwave what do you think you'd be doing?
Selling apples at the Farmers' Market.
Where do you see the band in 5 years?
Making our 3rd record with dave Fridmann.
If you could go on tour with one band, who would it be and why?
The Flaming Lips becuase I think we could learn a thing or two.
Can you recall the moment when you realized that you wanted to play music
for the rest of your life?
I left high school when I was 15 so I guess it was around that time I
decided to strat persuing my real interests.
What's your favorite song to play live? Why?
Meet Me At The Bottom, I have a keyboard solo.
How do you feel about the mainstream music industry?
It has some porblems; but it's OK
Whats in your cd player right now?
Bruce Springsteen "Nebraska" and the "Tron Soundtrack"
Are there any bands you think people should know about that are up and
coming?
Northern State!
What are some of your favorite movies?
My first was the animated version of "Lord of The Rings"
If there was a movie made about longwave, which band member (besides yourself)
would you want to play you? Why?
Mike, because he's the best actor.
Everybody has an interesting story as to how they got into a band and why
they play music.. what's your story?
The first band I was in was with my big brother. It was called "The
MArk Foxy Band" and all of the songs were about this kid Mark Fox we didn't
like.My favourite was called "I Don't Want to Ride Your Junkie Swingset". I
was 7.
Anything else you'd like to say to the fans?
Elaine you are lovely ...
