IamA we're Pepper a rock band from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, ask us all types of questions on AMA!

Hey boy, how's your chick?

MEEEEEEEEAN AH!!!!!

St. Pete Florida fucking loves you! Jannus loves you! Keep rockin

we love st pete MORE!!!!!

Craziest tour story?

wrecking our van in fglorida in 2004, lucky to be alive!!!!

Mahalos to all that hung with us for this AMA!!!!!!! you guys were a blast hope to see you soon!!!!!! Love and Aloha!!!!!!

-Pepper

When is the last time you guys caught some waves. I'm concerned.

about a month, we may go into convulsions soon!

What are feelings towards Tommy Bahama and his attempt to corner the market on Hawaiian Shirts?

he doesnt stand a chance!!!!!!

Why'd you have to sleep with my dad?!?

the question of a lifetime!!!!!!!!

What are your guys' favorite sex positions?

All you guys rule, I have been to 15 pepper shows and counting. Much love.

how can you pick a favorite?! Much love and aloha for all the support!!! very grateful!!!

Favorite unkown artist from Hawaii right now?

poncho man!!!!!!

You are fantastic! Saw you a few years back in the unity tour and you were the best act that night.

Who has been your favourite act to pay alongside?

311 for sure!!!! but it was a real treat to tour with cypress hill for the first time summer of 2012!!!!

Love seeing all the end of the show shots on instagram hahaha

they are so fun to take!!!!!!best part of the show!!!!!!

What's your preferd way of toking?

bong or wax through a power pen!!!!

I have nothing to ask I would just like to say thanks for making the music you make I think it's fucking awesome.

thank you, it wouldnt be possible without y'all!!!

so many mahalos for listening!!!

You guys are awesome. My favorite song is "Zicky's Song" so fucking chill, but WHO'S ZICKY? I've always wanted to know. It's one of my #1 smoke songs.

he's a childhood friend who unfortunately commited suicide

What do you guys love the most about the Big Island? Or Hawai'i in particular?

the big island is one of the most magical places on earth!!!! 11 of the 13 climates that exist on earth on one island!!!!! the energy from the land there is indescribable!!!!!! HUGE thanks to our parents for raising us there!!!!!

How close of friends are you guys and the guys from the expendables? Love you both and thank you for doing this ama.

very good friends, for about a decade now!!!

Aww love you guys! I remember one time I met yall at warped tour and when I told you my name was sasha, yesod was like "oh like sasha grey!?" and I was 16 at the time... "yeah!" I always remembered that but didn't get the reference untill years later... hahaha anyways...

to each of you: What is your favorite song yall have made?

ha! we were on a heavy entourage phase at that time. right now, its these hands!

Get some wine!?

you so nasty!!!!!!

What was it like knowing kids all over the world were singing and playing "Your Face" on Guitar Hero

a surreal blessing, very humbling!!!!

What made you settle on the name pepper, why not something more specific like Cayenne Pepper?

Legit, you guys are great.

we dont wanna limit ourselves ;)

Who does all your album art? That fish/human thing is awesome!

Ben Brough, check him on instagram @lonelyslider

Hey! Just wanted to say thanks for your music. Completely revolutionized my tastes in music, as well as my approach on life. Dudes, you guys are awesome.

I guess I should ask a question?

When do you know you should stop chasing/trying for the girl? I'm at a cross-roads right now trying to figure out if I should abandon the effort or keep trying.

dont chase, they like the chase, just be yourself and stay cool and calm!!!!

I love the new album and I suggest that people hating on it should give it another try. Keep up the good work sirs.

thank you sir!!!!!! i find that it grows on you more every time you listen to it!!!!!

Just wanted to say I love you guys. You guys are so fucking fun to see live!

we love you more!!!

Describe your single, "Fuck Around (All Night)" in 3 words.

FUN TO PLAY!!!!!!!

I love you guys! Kona Town is one of my favorite albums, StormTrooper is great! My questions to you guys are; who/ what band is your biggest role model, and where is your favorite place to perform?

UB40 and its gotta be back home in hawaii!!!

Thanks for keeping it humble despite the amazing music you make. You guys are awesome!

thank you guys for listening, true blessing!

The last time you guys came to Santa Cruz, left a huge impact on my heart. Especially you kaleo when you signed my bandanna. Your music is a huge inspiration and slot of fun as well as laughs! But nothing compares to seeing all your sexy ness live!! Keep up the good work!!

much love, we'll be at the warfild in a couple weeks in SF!

Love your music, Ive been to several of your shows, I was at your show in Delray Beach this past year. I have never seen so many people so fucked up and excited, the town clearly did not know the kind of show you guys put on, it was fan-fucking-tastic.

My question is: approximately what is the number of topless women you've seen at your shows over the years?

ha!!!!! a lot

Where you guys paid to endorse Jager or do you just have that much love for it?

we were sponsored by them to do a couple of their tours, know days we endorse a new company that we are actually part owners "coldcock herbal whisky" google it!!!

What's your favorite songs from the new album?

these hands, fuck around, it was you, higher ground, undone

Hey guys, thank you so much for being the awesome band that you are. You truly have caused such great moments in my life just for being a fan of yours and going to your shows. I probably couldn't even list all the amazing people I met and things I've expeirenced because of you.

For my questions, what in the hell would you guys each be doing if you the band didn't make it?

PS: I'd like to buy you all a beer next time your in NY!

we'd be waiters back in kona, exactly what we were doing when we started the band!!!! and yes please!!!

1. Why does Brett sign as "Buster Brown?"

his cvhildhood nickname from his dad!!!! also the name of a hill we used to hike in waimea back home

Who normally answers the posts on Twitter? Also, what song is your favorite out of all albums?

usually Bret or Me (Yee) right now, These Hands!

Do y'all ever argue while on the road?

ya, always about who ate the last avocado!!!!! =)

Howz it! What boards are you guys shredding these days? Come back San Diego, we need more Pepper...

Timmy Patterson surfboards!!!!!!

Which of your albums do you think speaks most about the band? Which do you think is the most "experimental?" Have you his been tinkering with the idea of releasing another live album?

Also thank you guys for the outstanding music, love the new stuff!

they all speak about where the band was at that time of making the album, they are all journal entries!!!!!! and yes, why not another live album/DVD

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much love to the louder space MASSIVE!!!

Lets hear the bands craziest party story

we would say, but we were blacked out!!!! hahahaha!

Hey there, you guys are great! Whats the story with the music video for Fuck Around? I thought it was supposed to be done according to the casting video thing that was put up. Or am I just missing something?

That song is such a pump up song for me.

PS is it Fuck Around or is it F.K.A.R.N.D.? I've seen it both ways.

Fuck Around, and yes, the music vid is out!!!!!

Great concert last night in Pittsburgh. Put on a great show. Two questions: What's your favorite song to perform? What song do you perform that gets the crowd the most amped up?

illuminate and prob no control or ashes

First of all you guys fucking rock, definitely one of my inspirations for playing guitar and making music.

I wanted to ask you where you guys get your inspiration and what does the writing process look like for you?

this last album was starting an idea on acoustic bringing it live electric and then back and forth till it was right!!!!!

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1. a new beginning, the next chapter of pepper
2. santa barbara bowl
3. jimi hendrix, i think he would make for the best/funnest experience, and that would just be an epic photo for instagram, hahahahaha!!!

Hi!! Tomorrow is my 21st birthday and my boyfriend is taking me to see you guys tonight in Cleveland! So so excited. I just wanted to say you guys are awesome!

Edit: Any plans to play with 311 again?

HAPPY BDAY!!!!! party will be extra big tonight!

Chicago in 3 days where do you guys hang out out when you in town

CUT, Mastros, bull and bear, our friend Miles pad, god bless the bears!

What state is your favorite to perform in? When are you coming back to south Florida? Which group haven't you played with yet, but really want to? If I sneak Kona longboard into the next show I see you at, will you chug one with me?

yes, arctic monkeys, back next year, they are all our fave!!!!

kaleo-Uncle Doodie wants to know when you'll be back in honolulu!

Ya Uncle!!!!!!!! we'll beack back december fort shows afta christmas!!!!yeeeeeew!!!!

Damn! I saw you guys in 2008 with the Offspring and 311 at Jones Beach, NY! I've been into you guys ever since.

Favorite foods?

Organic food and raw fish!!!!!!! thanks for listening to the music brother

Not a huge fan of reggae, island music, ect. That being said I've always thought you guys rock. Thanks!

You Rule!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!!

Are you planning on playing "Freeze" in Denver on October 8th?

for you yes ;)

whats wrong with your FACE??

you never smile anymore!!!!!!!

Yo guys, I saw you all at last years Hemp Heals fest at the festival pier in PA and it was awesome! I would have loved to see you this time around but I think the PA dates are over for this tour :(

ya, we played TLA a couple weeks ago :(

whos the biggest kook you know? Whens the next Colorado show? favorite place to surf other then Hawaii? chocolate or whipped cream on your punani?

we feel like it cause we havent surfed in so long, but Obama is kooking it pretty hard!!!! ogden theater in about a week, west samoa, whipped cream

Who is your favorite person in the whole entire world?

probably that guy who lived in a tree in humbolt for months or it might of been a girl

This is not a question.... Just thought I'd share with you how much my 21 month old boy loves to jam to all y'all's music, I think his fav right now is "higher ground"... He grooves to it like my gawd, u jus gota see lol... THANKS FOR ALL Y'ALL DO ~Much LOVE

EPICNESS!!!!!!!

Hey guys, huge fan. Isn't Yesod from New Mexico?

I went the the Sublime with Rome concert when you guys were with them and I could have swore you said he was a fellow New Mexican

my mom is from there!!!!

Great music you guys make. I got two questions.

How was is it going on tour I believe last year touring with Sublime with Rome and Cypress Hill? How coo were they?

Also, you guys should come to El Paso, TX again!

it was nothing short of amazing, got 2 watcg 2 favorite bands every night!!!! we will!!!!!

No question here. Just wanted to say thank you guys for rocking my faces off on multiple occasions.

mahalo

our pleasure, more to come!!!!!

love from Chicago....daaaaa bears

Much love Bear Down!!!!

Hey guys, just wanted to say I fucking love the new album! In fact it's playing right now on my stereo.

Ever have plans to come through Bakersfield, CA again? My sister saw you guys a few years back and says it's the best show she's ever been to.

Also, what are your favorite beers?

and thank you so much for oicking up the new album!!!

steinlager and coors light for Yee, and yes, we should be around after the first of the year, might be fresno though

What happened to Law Records?

what you mean????? the new album was released on LAW as a partnership with LAW records and were gearing up a 7" vinyl split with the mad caddies, alive and well my friend!!

I saw you guys at Webster Hall in NYC the 21st and you guys a few times before that! You guys are awesome and my by far favorite band to see live. When are you guys coming back around to NJ/NY area?? Love ya guys

summer prob the soonest

Steal any Segways recently? You guys killed it in New Orleans and I hope you hit the Gulf Coast again soon. Met you guys and showed you that we own everything you've released, with the new self titled being our favorite. Is there a song you refuse to play now? (we asked for Wanted but were refused ;) )

we're gonna have that ready for next tour, promise!!!!! good seeing you guys on here!!!!!!

Been listening to you guys since back in the day. Brett bought me a beer when I was 17 at the troubadour haha my band in high school played all pepper songs in battle of the bands and won. 2 questions:

1. What's band chemistry like after all these years? You guys ever scrap each other?

2. What nationality are all you guys?

Follow me on insta! @optimuslimes

better than ever!!!! having more fun than ever, everything from mexican to hawaiian

Ayy!! Wassup guys. I must say I love all your music. And low key I've used the song Tongues multiple times to get ladies in the mood haha!!! You guys need to hit up places in LA whenever you can ill bring a bunch of fools to see you play!!!! By the way I think Bret's cousin used to coach me for water polo when I played club for Malibu sharks. At least he said he was one of your guys cousins haha I dunno if it was true!! Peace!

that was Dre, Brets cuz, and we're playing the avalon in hollywood on october 19th!!!

Hope I didn't miss you! Love you guys! Any chance you will be coming to Toronto anytime in the near future?

Big fan! MAtt

hopefully 2014!!!!! love you more!!!!!!

Pepper, you guys put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen in TX a few years back. What other artists would be your dream tour?

foo fighters!!!!! UB40!!!!!!!

Will you be doing any shows in March? Maybe in Texas? I've got a wedding to go to but if I got to see you guys that would make me very happy!

pepperlive.com stay tuned!

What is your favorite album to date?

of ours???? the new self titled!!!!! and as far as others maybe WEEN, chocolate and cheese!!!!

HI GUYS! Saw you in Vermont and actually MET you! Been following since the beginning just wanted to say thanks again! And Hope to see you on tour again! We tried to catch that beer after the show but didn't see you :D

I also needed you guys to resign (not you yee) 'Buster Brown' faded and Kaleo's smeared! :( Maybe next time you guys will do the VIP again and we can go for round 2! And grab a drink and a Toke!

love and aloha!!! vermont was badass!!!higher ground!!

you guys have a crazy positive energy, even when you're just answering these questions. keep on keeping on!!!!

Yeeeeeeeeeeeew!!!!!

Is is it true that you guys and jack mellow man Johnson do not get along?

not a single bit we're huge fans of Jack!!!! and what hes all about with the environment etc!!!!!

Ah I love you guys. Everytime I've seen you it's been an amazing show. Who have been your favorite people to tour with? It's slightly stoopid isn't?

Edit: Scratch that question although I do wanna know about SS and you guys but I got a better one:

Kaleo how good was this girls shit? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlJf-PwJj-4

P.S. Come back to philly!

they are on top that list for sure!!!

Favorite place to eat in SoCal?

fish 101 in north county SD

how did you come up with the band name!?

SNL skit from early 90's with kevin nealon and Kirstie Alley

It was something to do with an SNL skit

YES!!!!!!!

Love you guys, Whats your favorite city to play in? I missed you guys in Philly last year and have been supper bummed out about that.

they are all amazing, but if theres a city near an ocean with waves we're a little biased

Would you guys ever be whiling to do a show in Canada? Preferably Toronto or Montreal?!

yes, we cant wait!!!!!!! just saw swav from ill scarlett in buffalo show!

subtle promo album plug? where?

up top of page!!!!!!

can you say something real nice-like to me in your smooth raspy voice?

have a groovy day ;)

Still butthole surfing?

only when we hang with paul leary!!!!!