Bass Guitarist

You guys do some amazing covers (the entire Big Lebowski soundtrack!!) Have you ever considered covering Ace of Spades by Motorhead? With Janis doing lead vocals of course!

Asked by Jay Toncray almost 13 years ago

We do a variety of styles of covers, as you know, so I wouldn't rule out a tune like Ace of Spades, even though it's a "slight" departure from normal FGC material. However, in the rare cases that I take lead vocals on a song, the song usually has some meaning to me, otherwise I don't feel as confident about pulling it off. I will start listening to the song on repeat and see what I can do! :)

How often do you get recognized "on the street" / outside of gigs?

Asked by dontforgetyourlifejacket almost 13 years ago

I don’t typically get recognized out in the “real world,” like at the grocery store or a bank or whatever, but if I attend a concert or music festival around town, it’s not uncommon to get flagged down and asked for a photo or autograph. It’s pretty cool!

Of your 800+ shows, does one stand above the rest for you and why?

Asked by Barler almost 13 years ago

It's hard to pick just one, but every year since 2004, we've played a festival in Illinois called Summer Camp Music Festival, and our sets here have always been the highlight of my year. Each year, we've moved up to bigger stages and played in front of bigger crowds, and we get to see our entire Midwest fanbase all in one spot.

How long had your band been performing before you were able to earn enough to quit your day jobs?

Asked by Jonah almost 13 years ago

The band has never been completely "full-time," so over the years, we've all kept busy with projects outside the band. I actually prefer the variety of it!

What's the craziest story you've got from life on the road?

Asked by documentarius almost 13 years ago

My band is sort of lame in the sense that we don’t do too much partying while we’re out on the road. It’s a lot of hard work to drive several hours, set up, play a show, tear down, then repeat, so usually we’ll opt for a good night’s sleep rather than trash a hotel room or drunkenly throw a TV out the window. Probably one of our most intense moments on the road was during a February 2004 tour through the Northeastern US, where our van and trailer did a 180 on the interstate in some freezing rain and ended up stuck in the snow in the grassy median (luckily, no people or gear were injured!).

Do you see yourself playing Bass in Family Groove Company 25 years from now?

Asked by Jay Toncray almost 13 years ago

That's a good question! I'd like to think that we can keep going for another 25 years. My bandmates are some of my best friends in the world, I love the music, and I adore the fans. Let's keep it going!

There’s a song I can’t find tabs for and I want to play it for my gfs birthday in a few months any help?

Asked by e_nelson56 over 4 years ago