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Limbeck Interview

The hip and cool Patrick and Robb of Limbeck were kind of enough to answer some questions about the meaning of life and the course of human history and its role in the natural progression of the universe. This was initially formulated during a discussion with Patrick and Robb after we missed their set at the Knitting Factory in NYC. They are on tour from here to eternity so check them out. Unfortunately, the boys couldn't come up with the answer to the bonus question (this bonus is going to be asked of all future bands we interview until someone gets it right - then we'll have a new one).

Did the band actually travel to all the states and areas where the songs on Hi, Everything's Great are about?

Of course we did. I mean, what did you think, we were lying? I mean, yes, we were there. Thanks.

Will you play North Dakota in the winter? Will it take driving an armored truck so not get killed in a snow related accident?

Actually, the Limbeck Band would LOVE to play in North Dakota in the winter. Hell, we'd play North Dakota any time of the year because we've never actually played there yet. It sounds like a good place. It seems funny that they had to split it into two, like a north AND a south. right? I mean, can't you just have one big state of DAKOTA? and nope, we don't need an armored truck. Just a nissan sentra. I mean, our big ol' tour van.

After your breakthrough sophomore release is Limbeck going to be able to write hotter numbers? Specifically, the latest Hi, Everything's Great is a fabulous road album. Will there be other 'theme' orientated records to come? Or just more about traveling?

Well, we're gonna try to focus less on traveling since everyone got the idea that we went on some huge road trip and wrote the "hi, everything's great" record... but, to tell you the truth, I think it's kind of inevitable. There will definitely be some songs that were put together on the road, on the
next record. That's how we do. We travel. We play shows. We come home, then we do it again. But we love it. I think the new jams are definitely gonna be hot, if not hotter than those before them. We're actually tryin a new one out on our current tours called "the TV". I like it. So does Robb.

When Limbeck is finished what will qualify as being satisfied with your efforts?

Honestly, we've already had so many incredible experiences, crazy shows, met amazing people, been in a ton of states, explored the nation and soon Europe, play songs we love, make records we're proud of, and just flat out had a blast... so I'm pretty damn satisfied. That doesn't mean I want to stop doing what we're doin, cuz it's addictive. And it always seems to get better. I know Matt wants to play on the Conan O'brien show. I want to record a record in Nashville. Robb likes to eat candy.

If you could construct a political party what would it be all about?

The Limbeck political party would be all about being a little bit nicer to each other. It seems like a lot of people never want to go out of their way to be nice to others, help each other out, and be courteous. Ya know? It doesn't mean you can't care about your own problems and needs, it just means look out for others, and lend a helping hand where you can. Oh yeah, and be nice to animals.

Was there a certain moment growing up when you decided that you just want to rock for a living?

To tell you the truth, not really. I think I fell in love with it as time progressed. at first it was just a hobby of playin guitar.. making noise with friends. then putting songs together, maybe playin some shows... and now, it's totally surreal, to be in a big van with a bunch of friends, playin songs and music i love, seein the country one state at a time, meeting amazing people along the way. It's crazy when you think about it. I didn't really know what it was like until I was already there. And it's good I tell you.

On the road, has the band elevated above sleeping on people's floors? If not, what will that take, if ever?

NO WAY. Every once and a while we'll elevate ourselves to somebody's couch, or maybe an open bed, but we're generally happy with the floors. Even hard wood floors. We've grown to find them very comforting...plus they can be therapeutic for your back. that's a rumor I've heard at least. I don't think I see us tryin to stay at hotels anywhere in the near future. When you're at
somebody's house, you get to know the place you're in a lot better. Also, you get to know the person you're stayin with a lot better...get to know about their life, and how things are in their neck of the woods. When you stay in hotels, it's the same generic two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a tv, and a phone set up in EVERY SINGLE ROOM. Seeing that every night would get way too monotonous. I have to say, we've met some really really great friends from stayin over at people's houses. AND, if we stay over, we generally bring a pizza party with us. You do the math.

What is your drink of choice?

I like dr. pepper or jack and cokes. That's my personal drink(s) of choice. Cranberry juice is good too. Robb loves chocolate milk though. He's pretty hooked on it.

If you could predict what sound in rock is going to explode in popularity in the next couple of years, what do you think it will be?

Man, I don't even wanna know. when a certain "sound in rock" explodes, it's kinda depressing. when a band gets big on a new-ish sound, you can bet that 20 other bands will jump on their band wagon hopin to get a piece of it. That's no fun. I don't like hearing 20 screamo bands playin all over the place. I barely like hearin one of em to tell you the truth. But if I HAD to give an answer, how about 80's sounding pop music? That might actually be cool.

Are there side projects in the works for the members of Limbeck?

It's possible. Nothin right now. We're tryin to stay busy with the ways of Limbeck right now. And we're all really excited about putting together some new songs, and touring, and recording. So actually, no. No side projects. Nevermind.

Bonus: What does George Washington and the square root of three have in common?

George Washington had wooden teeth. Me and Robb want wooden teeth. And thank you for the interview. We enjoyed it times the square root of three.