#1. How are you guys doing today? You just started touring with Farewell, if I'm not mistaken, how's it going so far? Any memorable stories or amusing anecdotes you'd like to share with us?
The tour is going great so far. Probably the best thing that happened so far was that Pat and I brought Steve and Jon breakfast in bed this morning. You should've seen the look on their faces when they saw the eggs, sausage links, warm biscuits, muffins, bananas, and cups of OJ! It was delightful. We love surprises, as a band in general.
#2. Last night at the Brewery, your bassist Chris Fafalios (who has an incredibly eponymous and witty shirt in most of your pictures) and Farewell's Buddy got into an epic bass-off. How did that tradition start? What's the next step, a hot-dog eating contest between Steve and Marshall? I want to see that in person.
It was actually our first bass-off. I would definitely say that I won the bass-off, based on the fact that I'm me. I've been playing bass for a while now, and there is no doubt that when it comes to bass competition, I always put my best foot forward.
#3. Who are the Punchkids? Fanbase or child abuse advocates? If so, why do you seem to enjoy striking children enough to name your supporters after them? I know it's easy, the "Free Hat" episode of South Park taught me that. But feel free to elaborate.
When we started our band, we were just kids and we bought the domain name because Punchline.com was taken. Now we are full-grown men with a very childlike domain name. We can't do anything about it though because literally every domain name is taken, and we're not gonna get into that .biz bullshit.
#4. On a personal note, I have to ask you this. If John Stamos, Full House's Uncle Jesse and all-around badass with a heart of gold, proposed to you right now, would you marry him?.
I think he most definitely is the most handsome man, but the thing about it is that I'm straight. I'd watch him get married though.
#5. You have pictures of performing at the Middle East on your MySpace. Is it a venue stateside, or did you go to the same crystal castle in Iraq that Stephen Colbert did to shave his head? I know you saw that special. It was hilarious.
Performing for the troops in the Middle East was definitely a great experience. It was very humbling. They are guys who giving their lives for our country and we would do anything to help boost their morale, especially play music. Actually, we didn't go there, but we would.
#6. You also have pictures of yourselves in classy suits. But do you have any red velvet smoking jackets? Every true gentleman has one. Look at Hugh Hefner. Hell, even I have one. I go to keggers in it. Any distinguished clothing you fellows made a normal routine? Lucky boxers? Tell me what you're wearing right now, big boy.
I'm wearing my jeans that I wear every day, a Mickey Mouse shirt, and my Pirates hat. Some lady asked me "Did the Pirates used to be called something else?" I said "No, they've been the Pirates for about 100 years". She was the lady working the Continental Breakfast. What a fucking idiot.
#7. Back on to business for a minute. You have two full records and an EP produced by Fueled By Ramen. How did you happen to snag that deal? What unspeakable acts did you have to perform to receive this boon from one the mightiest pop-punk gods of the industry? Slay a village of Juggalos?
I am a Juggalo. It had nothing to do with getting signed though. They came to our show back in the day and liked us. Then we put out 3 albums on their label. Labels are for cans brother!!!
#8. When I spoke to Steve last night in the snug Brewery men's room last night, he mentioned that he also ran a record label. Care to elaborate a little on that? Tell me a little about yourself, tiger.
Modern Short Stories is the name. You can check out our "site" at modernshortstories.net. We put out our newest album, a book that my friend Tony and I wrote called "Whistle Pig", and Justin Oliver's soon to be released "For Rose" album. Its an awesome album. I think everyone would love it. We will be putting out many more things, and we're not limiting that to just music. Any great piece of art that needs to be exposed to the world, we'll do it.
#9. You guys played the Brewery in Raleigh last night. It was our first time seeing you. Was it your first time in Raleigh? And if it was, was it good? I thought it was good. God I hope you thought it was good. =/
I thought it was freakin awesome. I loved the show, the club, and Cook Out. I ate there twice in 3 hours.
#10. Lastly, a trademarked 3AM hypothetical question. Do you think Jesus could microwave a burrito so hot that he himself could not eat it without burning his mouth?
GOD BLESS JESUS!
Thanks again guys. Any closing remarks from these great men?
BEST WISHES!!!
Check out Punchline at Myspace.com/Punchline
-Jeremy (PGR NC)
