Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Brian Haas - Piano
Reed Mathis - Bass/Guitar/Lap Steel
Josh Raymer - Drums
Peter Tomshany - Guitar
Who is filling out this survey?
Satan
What was your/the band's reaction when told you were picked to showcase
at Dfest?
We were thrilled!
Have you showcased at Dfest before? If so, what was it like? If not,
what are looking forward to most during your live set?
Yes, we have. It was like a pony eating spaghetti. It was like an
endless Caesar salad on acid.
Is there a headlining act that you're going to drop everything to see
(The Roots, Paramore, All-American Rejects, etc.)? If so, which one(s)?
The Roots!
What are 5 indie/unsigned/local bands performing this year that you
would recommend to a complete stranger as "must see"?
Callupsie, Jesse Aycock, Jared Tyler, Dorian Small, Doldrums.
Do you have plans to attend the conference portion of the event? If so,
who are you most wanting to see? If not, why?
No, because I don't have time.
Where and when was your band formed, and how?
Tulsa,OK - 1994 - formed by act of the allmighty god.
Are you released/will you release an album this year? If so, what's
the album title, if you've chosen one?
"Lil Tae Rides Again" was released on Hyena Records and STS9's
1320records.com in April. Just last week we released "Lil Tae Rides
Again: LIVE" as an exclusive digital release with 1320records.com! We are already working on
our next release!
How do YOU describe your sound to people who haven't heard your music?
I say it is instrumental, super intense, exciting, and sexy.
How do YOU describe your live act to people who haven't seen you
perform live?
Have you ever seen the movie Spinal Tap, it's kinda like that....
What's the most quirky, funny or intolerable aspect of your music?
The black cloaks.
What's the most quirky, funny or intolerable aspect of
your current member lineup?
Next question.
Where is the oddest place that you've found inspiration for a song,
and which song was it?
Groupies - "Bumper Crop of Strange"
Are you going to be rich and famous because of what you've learned
from, and the opportunity to play at, Dfest? In other words, what are you
expecting to gain from this experience?
Yes, JFJO expects to gain the key to the city of Tulsa, as well as jazz
billions in cash.
Have you attended Dfest before as a music fan? If so, what was the
most fun? If not, what are you most excited about?
Yes, from last year it was a tie between Dorian Small's set and the Flaming
Lips.
Will you use the public toilets (port-a-johns)?
Not if I can help it.
In 10 words or less, describe Dfest for someone who is completely
unfamiliar with the event:
Dude
Bro
Man
For
Real
It
Totally
Mind
Blowing
Yo
How has the price of gasoline changed how and when you perform and what gigs you choose to accept?
The exorbitant prices of gas have cut profits and attendance at shows, but
even Dick Cheney cannot kill the eternal spirity of music.
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