From: Jeremy Wright - Greenville, SC
Q.The FAQ was a little vague on the inspiration for the band's name, was it the book or the cartoon? Personally, I've never seen/read either of them (bad luck I guess) but I am a great fan of cartoons, well, books too. But since you've already been asked about books, are any of the band members cartoon fans? Favorite cartoon? Also, although I was speaking of animated cartoons, I also enjoy the comic strip type. I especially like the cartoon adaption of the forming of the band "the story of sebastian." So, who is this Laura Molloy who holds the copyright/drew it (presumably)? Is she cute? I won't believe you if you say she's not.
A. The greatest cartoon of all time has got to be the Simpsons. I can't think of any other tv series that comes close, cartoon or otherwise. We were lucky enough to attend a script read through by the cast a couple of years ago when we were in LA. They took a note of when we laughed. Then we laughed again at the same gags when the episode we'd been to was on the tele. I also love Roadrunner, Ren and Stimpy, Battle of the Planets and Mr Benn (showing my age there). I used to go out with Laura. You can check out more of her work at girlygoo.
Chris
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From: Gary "Sarge" Sargent - Ormskirk Lancashire
Q.Been to see you a couple of times now, courtesy of a friend of mine Chris Goodwin, he's been into you for years and he introduced me to you about two years ago. Both gigs have been good, first was Preston Guild Hall, when you did an improv of the Snooker Music, I thought the gig was excellent. Second time was at Manchester Apollo, good gig, but what was up with the sound, I'm sure you couldn't have been too happy about that? Anyway, the reason I'm writing you is that I hear you like Northern Soul, which is one of my great passions and from listening to your music I can hear the influence. Couple of things, what's a few of your favourite Northern tracks? (I know this is a difficult one because there are so many) One of my favourite tracks is called "I'm Comun' Home In The Mornun'" by Lou Pride, if you know this why don't you guys give it a go, I'd love to hear you do it at a gig, because if anyone could carry it off I reckon you could. Also, We have just finished remixing a copy of a Northern Soul track and was wondering if you would like to cast a critical ear over it? If you would, what address shall I send it to?
A. Ormskirk, eh? That's certainly a good Northern Soul address. Off the top of my head a few favourite Northern tracks at the moment are Betty Moorer 'Speed Up' on Wand, the perrenial 'In Love' by Tony Gala on Swan, Edwin Starr 'S.O.S' on Ric-Tic (an old classic, but I only got it yesterday), Kim Weston 'A Thrill a Moment' on Gordy, and 'Amazing Love' by James Bell and the Highlighters on Ro-Jam. Nothing you've not heard of I'm sure. The Lou Pride's certainly a belter. Top drawer you could say, although I don't keep my records in a drawer. I never attempt to cover a song I've not got on original 7 inch single though, so if you can get me one we'll have a go. Deal? I'd love to hear the track. Katrina will give you an address you can send it to.
Chris.
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From: Jason Klekovic
Q.I saw your show at the Congress theatre last spring here in Chicago and that was one of my favorite shows of 2002. Will U guys be releasing a new album this year w/ an American tour again?! I'm also wondering if you like any Chicago bands. We have a pretty cool music seen here ranging from Tortoise, The Sea And Cake, The Aluminum Group, Chicago Underground Duo, Wilco etc,
A. Loads of music I love has come from Chicago: the legendary Chess/Cadet label, home to Ramsey Lewis, Marlena Shaw, Terry Callier, Etta James, Minnie Ripperton and the production genius of Charles Stepny and Richard Evans; the jacking house records from Frankie Knuckles ('Your Love' is one of my favourite records ever, of any style), Fingers inc., and Lil' Louis. Sun Ra started in Chicago too didn't he? I like Tortiose, but I've not heard any of the others you mention. Too busy looking for old stuff I ashamed to say. What about Chicago (the band)? Are they from Chicago? The song 'Streetplayer' on their self titled thirteenth album is a belter. No joke. Dig the Little Boy Blues too.
Chris
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From: Shellie Williams
Q.Anyone: I think my favourite song at the moment would have to be the loneliness of a middle distance runner, I think it is excellent, I really love the instrumental bits, it always stops me dead. Do you guys have favourite songs that just knock you out?
A. Cool, I knew all that time I spend doing the Herald crossword when I should be practising would come in handy. 'Baby Don't Cry' by the Third Guitar is a song that gets me every time I hear it . Check it out at Funk 45 if yous want. Also one that's snuck up on me is Orladivo's Ondo Anda a Meu Amor. It's on a compilation called Brazilian Beats that Mr Bongo put out a couple of years ago. it's from the 70s but sounds like it could be a new record.
Chris.
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From: john belles - USA
Q.Hello all. I was saddened to hear of the recent death of mary hansen from steroelab. did you folks happen to know her, or are you northeners at odds with the steroelab camp?
A. I was also greatly saddened by the death of Mary Hansen. Any death is sad, but for someone like her to be killed in such a pointless way seems especially so. Stereolab are a band I've loved for many years, both for their own records and the music they've pointed me towards.
Chris
From: Jake Chris
Q.I'd be interested to know what's your favourite song for DJing? I mean, what you like to hear or what the 'crowd' seems to like. Personally I find Madonna's 'Holiday' always goes down well.
A. 'Is it all over my face' by Loose Joints is a favourite of mine, which usually rocks the crowd too.
Chris.
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From: Nancy - Cleveland
Q.Loved your shows in Chicago and Detroit...there was a real energy palpable in the band, and a real cameraderie between the band and the audience...I was wondering about bands you've seen live and just loved...is there anyone you've tried to model your live performances on, or felt inspired by? Or was it just the natural love of what you do that touched me (and probably most of the folks in the clubs those nights for that matter) so much? And on a related topic, is there anyone you'd love to see live that you haven't had the chance to see yet?
A. I'd love to see the Jurassic 5. I've always been away when they've played in Glasgow the last few years, and eveyone says they put on a great show.
Chris.
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From: Niall - Dublin
Q.Hi guys, great gig in Belfast last year, any more planned for Ireland? I was at the Witnness Festival in Co Meath this summer and spent most of the time in the campsite because the music really depressed me (apart from the Reindeer Section, funnily enough). Why can't more bands be good? When will the next album be out? Chris, how do you rate Sly Stone? He is the best, no? Sarah, Jonathan Richman is God in disguise. But not a very good one. Stuart, Queen Is Dead or Strangeways? Me and Johnny Marr reckon it's Strangeways.
A. Yeah I love Sly Stone. We even covered Everyday People a few times a couple of years back. We played in Dublin in 1999, it's probably time we went back.
Chris.
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