We got guns in our head and they won't go... We are The Strumbellas, AMA!

we've spent countless hours making dank may mays and we've got a solid 5/7 to share with ya.

You're trying really hard aren't you?

I'd reply with "RAMPART", but I already made that joke. - JD

Well that was the opposite. That was not trying at all. Martha Stewart did one of my favorite AMAs of all time and all she did was be Martha Stewart. Same with Snoop and 50. 50's thing about, "Man I'm going to slap him if he keeps telling that joke. I was raised by my grandma. Of course I know what a grapefruit is. Old ladies love grapefruit juice" or some such thing.

Just be yourself.

Ya. This is what JD is like and we deal with this shit day-in and day-out! DJ

I don't know what any of these words mean - DR

What are your favorite sandwiches?

You take two triple baconators. Throw away the bottom bun on one and the top bun on the other. Smash them together. Best sandwich ever. JH

Club. Heavy mayo. - JD

Smoked Meat on a rye. Touch of mootard - DJ

What are you listening to as you type your answers to this AMA?

We're jamming. So I guess...us? Is that weird?

Our new record. We're practicing right now. But honestly, I really like the Robert Delong new record - DJ

The video you released yesterday for SPIRITS is amazing. Who came up with all the ideas? Like the stilt-walker, and costumes, and flames, etc?

A combination of us and our wonderful illustrator Joel Hustak.

Who are you?

Top secret agents acting as a band. SW

The bass player - DJ

We're a bunch of people that make music together. - JD

I love you guys. Seriously, you are going to be huge. I can't get Spirits out of my head. Thanks for doing this AMA.

My question: there are a lot of you in the band. Do you all get along? How do make sure you all stay good? And who has the most-annoying tour habits?

Some how we get along amazingly. Most annoying habits? simon leaves his toothbrush on the band van floor all the time (the. Brushes his teeth with it), Dave snores, izzy needs...a couple hours in the morning before anyone talks to her, Jonny tries too many fast food eatin challenges.

We get along surprisingly great!

We try to give each other space on the road especially when someone is in a bad mood and no one has any really bad tour habits. Who has bad habits anyways? DJ

So when are ya'll and Trampled by Turtles touring together? Because that needs to happen.

Love that band....

Trampled by Turtles are great! Saw them last year in Edmonton when they played the Interstellar Rodeo. Big fan but I can't stand up to those fiddle chops. - Izzy

That would be super fun! We love that band - DJ

I absolutely love you guys! Thank you for making such great music. As a fellow Canadian I need to ask, where is your favourite place in Canada to play? So sad I'm missing your show in Ottawa with Blue Rodeo, come to France!

I don't know if I can pick a favourite, but it was lovely to play in Yellowknife one summer at Folk on the Rocks. The 2am sunset kind of blew my mind - DR

Just about anywhere in the mountains. - JD

Rossland, BC - DJ

Hi, when will you return to germany? I love your CDs, but listen to live music is so much better. 😉

Thanks! We had a blast in Germany, I hope we're back sooner than later! - JD

You chumps seen Con Air?

Best movie ever after Die Hard. JH

Are you kidding? I LOVE that movie. "Put down that bunny..."

Can you play some Skynyrd?

Too hard. We don't know that many chords. SW

Hey, I work with one of your Cousins, who I will here refer to as "Dong Shave". You guys killed at Mavericks! The Sentries would be overjoyed to open for you next time you come through.

EDIT: I should say, open for you again. I think I opened for you at Folkfest recently...

Tyte - DJ

Dong shave is a good man.

Love the humility and the honesty --> the shock of hearing yourselves on the radio. Any other shocking moments in the last few years...things that just took you by surprise? Loved the Juno win footage.

On a side note, those who were lucky even to have seen you at The Rainmaker are still going bananas to this day, watching video after video. Amazing night we'll never forget. Mrs. Rainmaker has already put in the request for a return... :D

Who loves Joe and Rainmaker? We do -DJ

What's your plans for the future?

Simon wants to be a professional golfer (even though he's terrible). In terms of the band...just play some shows and travel the earth.

Tyring to get better and better and what we do - DJ

How did you come up with the idea for the music video? It seems a bit crazy but really awesome! Also I know the first time I heard you on the radio I had to make sure it was the band that I have been following for a while now. Congrats!

The vid for spirits was inspired by the street funeral scene in the James Bond film live and let die from the 70's. And the characters are our interpretation of what Dave our keyboardist looks like in the morning...

Hi guys! I want to start off by saying I am absolutely in love with your music. I've seen you guys play three times live and each time has been memorable and such an incredible amount of fun! You guys come alive on stage and engage with the audience in such a wonderful way.

I was wondering how you all joined up together? How did you all meet and decide that making music together was what you wanted to do?

Thanks for the kind words!

Great piece here that gives details on the beginnings: http://buyingshotsforbands.com/2012/02/16/interview-the-strumbellas/

Thanks Joe

Hey buds, Spirits is on the radio right now on our route to the studio. Congrats on the Glassnote records thing!

Hey remember the good ol' days when we played that elementary school together and we had to figure out how to edit our lyrics to make them "kid safe"?

Man shit has changed.

Damn Diggy.

Hey Simon remember your crazy painted face at TURF (Toronto Urban Roots Festival)? Was that some super meta marketing for the new album or did you just feel like getting your face painted?

I just felt like painting my face to be honest. Trying new stuff is half the fun of being in a band! Thanks for asking though.

If you had to pick one artist's album for me to listen to before I died, what would you choose?

PS I hope you guys come to Philly soon, we'd love to have you!

Royal City - Alone at the Microphone

Rubber Soul - DJ

Hey guys, big fan.

How stoked are you to open for Blue Rodeo at Massey next month?!

Pretty much a childhood dream coming true. - JD

We're super honoured. They are legends to us. I'm going to try to steal some of Jim cuddy's guitar picks...

It feels super crazy weird exciting! DJ

Do you have a difficult time going through airport security? Sounds like it's be a nightmare.

To be honest...I regularly get checked. Probably because I look like a hippy.

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Thanks! Nothing yet but we always use the social media to keep all you great peeps up to date! - DJ

Hopefully!

Are you guys finished with the AMA? So far I see 5 answers in 3 hours.

We'll be here in full force at 2pm est.

How do you plan to overcome the adversity of having the single worst-sounding band name in recorded history?

Were you marathoning The Wiggles before deciding to start a band?

We love challenges...and the wiggles.

This is mean-spirited, but I'm being honest. I really like 60's and 70's rock, and I know music is subjective, but have you ever put on, something like a Who album and said to yourselves, wow, our music is really lacking?

Sorry dude. We'll try to make better music for you.