Q&A

Who is filling out this survey?

Jonny Martin

Please name your band, its members' names and what they play.

The Uglysuit is Israel Hindman [lead vocals;guitar] Jonny Martin[vocals; piano; rhodes; guitar] Kyle Mayfield [vocals;Bass; guitar] Colin Bray [Guitar; vocals] Crosby Bray [vocals, drums]

How would you describe your band's music?

We play Cerebral Psychedelia-Shoegaze with a tinge of folk.

What's your newest/latest music project?

Working on Sophomore album currently.

What's the funniest thing to ever happen to you at a music festival?

Last year when we played Moe-down [Summer Camp Music Festival] we had what we will call a wonderful evening of self-discovery that ended in a "vision quest" early the next morning. Our producer and engineer and sound man took these crazy Buddha-cons a friend had brought back from his recent visit from Thailand and carried them out into this field and positioned them to look at people as they walked by. We sat on our bus for a few hours laughing fairly hysterically at people trying to figure out what was going on.

What is the most exciting thing about performing live?

Feeling the pulse of everyone come together. It is quite addicting.

Have you performed in/visited Tulsa before? If so, what did you like most about it? If you haven't, is there something you're particularly looking forward to?

We have played Tulsa several times, and every time has been amazing. We played Dfest last year and more recently at Cain's Ballroom in support of Umphrey's McGee. The people and the music can't be beat.

Will you participating in the music conference? If so, how?

I would like to see Andrew W.K. I would like to hear what he has to say these days.

Are you currently on tour? If so, what are your stops just before and after Dfest?

We are taking time off right now for writing and recording.

How has the economy changed your band, touring, making music, etc.?

The economy has mostly just affected ticket sales and album sales. That does hurt when you are trying to make guarantees and sell merch. Gas has gone down quite a bit since last summer, which is the biggest cost in a tour.

What outdoor/festival smell do you dislike the most, and why?

The port-o-potties for obvious reasons.

Will you offer meet-and-greets after/before your shows? If so, when/where?

We will all be hanging out all weekend so come and find us and hang out!

What's the funniest/weirdest story you have about any song you've written?

We wrote a song called "The Way of Swaying" after a long night of heavy partying at Pachyderm Studios outside of Minneapolis while on tour with Iron and Wine last summer. The studio was where Steve Albini recorded Nirvana and the sound board there was used to mix albums by John Lennon and AC/DC. Just being there in that environment, recording and losing ourselves was weird in itself. The song took about seven hours from conception to completion.

What can fans expect during your Dfest performance?

We will be introducing a few new tracks off our upcoming album, and we plan on being one of the loudest, most raucous acts to play this year.

How is Dfest different from any other show you do?

Festivals are always a great time because it gives you a chance to submerse yourself more into the overall experience of generational music than just a single show at a venue. Dfest is a prime example.

Where would you like your band to be 5 years from today?

Still not on MTV.

What's the coolest fact about your fans?

We love the diversity of people we attract as fans. We have heard 4-year olds singing out our songs at shows, and 65 year old hippies as well.

What tips do you offer to "beat the heat" at this July festival?

Water and umbrella hats and water. And water.

What's the weirdest/quirkiest fact about any member of your band?

Kyle has not cut his hair in at least five years.

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What’s you’re favorite snack on the road? Cup Ramen and Beef Jerky.