IslandDrummer

He was also a camera operator on Forever.

Hey, Chad. Been a huge fan since 2010 when a buddy showed me "Doctor Ron the Actor". Had the great pleasure of seeing you and the 'Spatch in Vancouver in 2012. I have three questions, two of which tied to anecdotes:

1) State Radio material pre-Rabbit Inn and Dispatch material pre-Circles had a very heavy ska and reggae influence, which is what initially attracted me to your music. However, on the aformentioned albums, that element of your music disappeared. I remember hearing that with Rabbit Inn, this was a conscious decision, but with Circles, Braddigan said that it was sort of just how it ended up. Can we expect these styles to return on subsequent releases from both projects?

2) My buddy Dave plays trombone in Current Swell. He said that you guys made a very concerted effort to make them feel comfortable and cared-for when you toured together. Is this gesture based on an etiquette that you noticed when you guys were just starting out and touring with other bands?

3) This past fall my band had the chance to open for Sierra Leone's Refugee All-Stars. We mentioned to them that we were big fans of yours and they spoke very highly of you. How did you first discover them, and what was it like working with them on Simmerkane II?

Thanks so much, and keep up the great music.

1. What are your personal favourite articles in the book?

2. What's something you've always wanted to satirize, but have yet to find the right angle?

3. Bill, which of John D's insane pitches made you want to quit the site the most?