Laces Out, Band, Laces Out! If you’re reading this interview and you have no idea who Band Marino are, then you’re either Henry David Thoreau or some kind of retard. They’re half Pixies, half country-rock, half all-night dance party, and one-fifth big fro. They use guitars, drums, bass, a keyboard, a mandolin, a banjo, and a fuckin’ train whistle. That sure beats the dick out of your band. kP: Sound off! Abraham Couch: Bass, all-night dance-athon. Jesse Adams: Lead Guitar, Mandolin, harmonica, vocals Nathan Bond: Guitar, Lead vocals Jonathan Nee: Train whistle, slide whistle, Banjo, keyboards, mandolin, vocals, plays his ribs like a xylophone Dylon York: Drums and that is all, Dylon has no other talents or skills kP: How long have you all been playing as Band Marino? BM: As the group we are now it has been a little over two years. kP: Where did you guys come up with the name for your band? Are you big Dolphins fans, big Ace Ventura: Pet Detective fans, or big Courtesy Used Cars fans? BM: A fan of one is a fan of all, and we are fans of none. kP: We know you draw a lot of your inspiration/influence from the Pixies and Frank Black/Black Francis. Do you have any other strong influences? BM: Although the pixies were a large influence in our early years (2004-2005), we have since branched out in our song writing a great deal and now that we are seasoned veterans (two years in the business!), we have learned to draw influences form nearly every sort of music around. We all listen to a very broad array of music and, whether we consciously try to incorporate it into our song writing or not, I think it comes through in the final product. kP: If you had to choose between wearing only Jnco brand clothing for the rest of your life or having your parents die, which would you choose? BM: I don't know, fashions move in cycles and Jnco may just be the wave of the future! At any rate I think if all I wore was Jnco brand clothing my parents would die anyway. kP: Several of your songs, such as Arlee Hayes, are in a story or narrative format. Are these songs rooted in reality? BM: All the songs are at least influenced by the reality of the song writers’ life, or at least the reality of what he perceives around him, but real life doesn't have such a distinct toe tapping rhythm or delightful rhyme schemes. kP: Have you always used the not-so-typical-rock-instruments such as the train whistle, banjo, and mandolin? BM: I don't think we have ever made a conscious effort to use atypical instruments, it's just a matter figuring out what sounds you want to hear in a particular song and trying to figure out what instrument will best fit that sound and more importantly, if we can play it. kP: If you guys could eat at only one fast food restaurant the rest of your lives, which would it be? BM: Chipotle is a taste sensation that just can't be beat! kP: Do you have a title for the forthcoming album? BM: Well don't quote me on this, or do, it is your job after all, but it’s looking like we have finally settled on the title "The Sea and the Beast." kP: What can new listeners and long-time fans expect from the album? BM: Let me answer that with an excerpt form a movie review I saw in the paper today, "Brain teasing, a triumph! The feel good hit of the summer!" Note to reader regarding the following question: This interview was originally sent on April 19th making the question completely relevant. The band's response didn't arrive until June 1st. kP: You guys have a show coming up on April 25th with Rainer Maria. How do you feel about that? BM: If you will mail that to last month when it was relevant I would gladly respond, but I am so mad about the tardiness of this inquiry that I can scarcely refrain from punching my fist right through this screen and settling your hash the old fashion way! kP: Which type of Checkers do you prefer: Chinese, regular, or the fast food chain? BM: Yes we all like Regular Chinese fast food chains. Because of the aforementioned tardiness, these next two questions are dated but still relevant. kP: What are your thoughts on the Orlando Sentinel putting out a compilation of Orlando bands? What bands besides you are going to be on the compilation? BM: It’s about time the world's most respected source of news put out the greatest source of rock of our time on a compact disc! I know this album includes such Orlando all stars as Dodger, Yip-Yip and Sam Rivers, so I assure you it is well worth getting your hands on. kP: How does it feel to have been selected to perform on the Florida Music Festival? BM: We are always grateful for any opportunity we have to play in front of large and receptive audience. kP: Which parent do you hate the most (biological, not step)? BM: Perhaps not in keeping with our rock and roll heritage we are all tremendously fond of our parents and love them dearly. kP: Recently, you guys composed and performed the music for the independent film The Last Romantic. My first question is how did this come about? Second, how was the experience overall? Was it overwhelming or nerve racking at all? Finally, has the success of the movie affected you guys in any way (mentally, physically, financially)? BM: Well in answer to your first question we learned that our bone headed banjo player was actually good for something as his brothers were the writers and directors of the film. We used Jonathan (banjo, keyboards, bastard) as a means to get in on the ground floor of this fantastic picture. In response to your second question, it was a heck of a lot less stressful than putting our album together. Mentally we are all very proud of the film and are very grateful to have been a part of it, physically we are all in tip top shape (except for Abe who is a medical mystery). Financially speaking, those damn Nee brothers dicked us again! kP: If you were stranded on a desert island, which island would it be? BM: What do I look like, a cartographer? kP: Band Marino is a strong advocate of dancing. Could you briefly discuss your thoughts on the act of dancing and what you feel is its purpose? BM: Dancing is a fantastic way to show your support for a band while simultaneously getting a great cardiovascular work out. kP: What does the future hold for Band Marino? BM: Ray guns and hover boards, I should hope. kP: What is one word you would like this interview to end with? BM: Laser-Fist interview by Matt Harrison