How do you pay the bills? What are your day jobs?
C. Vincent Plummer: outreach teacher at Museum of Nature & Science; Michael Bailey: student, freelance musician; Jason Duffy: waiter at Yia-Yia’s; Michael Smith: waiter; John-John Gardner: GM, Puma; Andy Bercaw: bar owner (Cafe Cero); Brandon Briese: mortgage broker.
Finish this sentence: If I didn’t have to worry about money, I’d . . .
Obviously, be on the road touring.
Finish this sentence: I’d rather be . . .
Scuba diving?
Who would play you in the screen adaptation of your life?
Us? Seven monkeys or sock puppets with space suits.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Working as musicians.
What’s the biggest misconception about you or your band?
I don’t think that there is a big misconception about our band. I think you know what you’re getting when you see us.
Give us a random factoid about yourself or your band:
Um, one time, Jason’s dog ate a whole block of Velveeta cheese, tin foil and all. My cat tried to box a raccoon.
Elliott Smith or Jack Johnson?
I (C. Vincent Plummer) would say Elliot Smith, but I think the other co-captain (Jason Duffy) would say Jack Johnson.
Weezer or Winger?
Weezer.
Jay-Z or Z-Trip?
Jay-Z, of course.
Football or foosball?
Once again, a tie.
Parting shot?
Um . . .be fLy. be fuNky. be fRee.
THE MOTET
NOMINATED IN JAZZ/SWING
Website: www.themotet.net
Personnel:
Drums, bass, guitar, keys, sax, percussion.
Native or transplant?
Transplants.
What's in a name?
The group was originally called the Dave Watts Motet, then shortened to the Motet.
When did you form/start performing?
Halloween, 1998.
Releases/discography:
Breathe, Play, Live, Music for Life.
Who or what do you think you sound like?
Afrobeat, salsa, samba and funk-influenced improvisational dance music.
What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?
To play a festival this past May, I flew from Costa Rica to Phoenix to Denver to Charlotte, then drove to Ashville, NC, and back again to Boulder -- all in 32 hours.
What albums have had the biggest impact on you?
Peace Beyond Passion (M'shell N'Degeocello); Tuku Music (Oliver M'tukutsi).
What artists have had the biggest impact on you?
Miles Davis and Charles Mingus.
How do you pay the bills? What is your day job?
Writing music.
Finish this sentence: If I didn't have to worry about money, I'd...
Worry about something else.
Finish this sentence: I'd rather be...
Talking in person.
Who would play you in the screen adaptation of your life?
Me.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Costa Rica.
What's the biggest misconception about you or your band?
That we play motets.
Give us a random factoid about yourself or your band:
On tour we like to go bowling on days off.
Elliott Smith or Jack Johnson?
Weezer or Winger?
Beck.
Jay-Z or Z-Trip?
Common.
Football or foosball?
Foosball.
Parting shot?
Patrón.
MR. PACMAN
NOMINATED IN AVANT-GARDE/ECLECTIC
Website: www.mrpacman.com. (Please free feel to send us monies as we plan trip at Japan to fight on Ultra Crab creature and restore balance to universe.)
Personnel:
Silver Ghost (Commodore 64); White Tiger (drums); Anarchy D (guitars); and me, Keytar.
Native or transplant?
Anarchy D. has liver transplanted, but the rest from Denver, Japan.
What's in a name?
Syllables and, how do u say, constants?
When did you form/start performing?
During the American President's term Clinton.
Releases/discography:
Turbotron, Star Hustler, and a new album before end year tentatively call, Fight the Lightening.
Who or what do you think you sound like?
Great American singer.
What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?
I recent start ultra Karoake on Monday nights in Denver Japan at High Dive Music Club.
What albums have had the biggest impact on you?
Those thrown from greatest heights.
What artists have had the biggest impact on you?
Devo, as name just few.
How do you pay the bills? What are your day jobs?
Crime-fighting and karaoke.
Finish this sentence: If I didn't have to worry about money, I'd...
Be very pleased !
Who would play you in the screen adaptation of your life?
Sho Kosugi. He's very good!
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Maybe guest spot reality show?
What's the biggest misconception about you or your band?
That wear our helmets to sleep.
Give us a random factoid about yourself or your band:
White Tiger is very good karaoke singer!
Elliott Smith or Jack Johnson?
How 'bouts Merzbow?
Weezer or Winger?
List of Greatest Music: 34,544. Menudo. 34, 545. Weezer...37, 794. Winger
Jay-Z or Z-Trip?
Classic rock American!
Football or foosball?
Games video.
Parting shot?
Thank you -- Mr. Pacman!
MUNLY AND THE LEE LEWIS HARLOTS
NOMINATED IN COUNTRY/ROOTS/AMERICANA
Website: www.slimcessnasautoclub.com
Personnel:
Elin, Frieda, Jay, Jeff, Paul, Rebecca.
Native or transplant?
Native.
What's in a name?
It's coincidental. We just decided to use our name.
When did you form/start performing?
Twelve years ago.
Releases/discography:
Blurry, Munly de Dar He, Galvanized Yankee, Jimmy Carter Syndrome, Lee Lewis Harlots.
What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?
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