Today we look back five years to this 2006 reader interview with the Disco Biscuits’ Marc BrownsteinDVDDisco Biscuitsincluding a current New Year’s Eve runFirst off, a number of people submitted questions about your bass. They wanted to know how and why you selected it, as well as how much you experimented with it before you first brought in on stage.Another series of questions that people submitted had to do with the addition of Sean Hennessey on percussion during the first few shows of the fall tour. Can you talk a bit about how that came about?I heard reports that people were chucking stuff at him. Did that really happen?
Here’s one with a similar theme: “Your Fans are often hostile towards your opening acts. Keller Williams opens the show on New Year’s Eve and I like his music, but I fear for the guy. What are your thoughts on the negative response your fans sometimes offer to your openers?” Greg TStill, at times all sorts of turf wars seem to break out when you are on a bill with other bands, like the Biscuits vs. moe. thread that seems to recur. These are groups that I know you respect, so how do you respond to that?”What venue have you always wanted the Disco Biscuits to play?” David R”Any hints on what you guys would like to do with the Quadrophonic Sound on New Year’s Eve?” Mike W”Will there be 3 sets on NYE ?” Josh R”Do you still take ecstasy or other drugs during your performances, or is that a thing of the past?” Larry S”Since Allen joined the band, what spontaneous changes to the Disco Biscuits live sound that have emerged on stage surprise you the most?” Michael P
Has he learned the entire catalog of Biscuits songs?Here’s another popular one. Folks wanted to know if and when the Biscuits might play “Floes” again?”How is the progress on the new album and will any of the new songs be debuted before the release of the album in a show?” Ian BDo you have a timetable in place?“What’s your favorite Disco Biscuits studio release and why?” Submitted by multiple readersPerfumePerfumePerfume
What role does fan reaction and critical reaction play in your creative process and should they have a role?A few people had that specific question, how often do you read PT?Jay and Silent Bob Strikes BackTime”What did you learn from that tour with Phil?” Rob S“What’s the most challenging aspect of being a member of the Biscuits, both on stage and off stage?” Punch PAs a musician who has done work with various organizations, do you feel musicians and other artists have a responsibility to exploit the inherent leverage they’ve obtained in their popularity to bring about positive social change? And what lessons, if any, have you learned from your work with HeadCount that might help others be more effective?” Chris PFinal question. A lot of people also wanted to hear your opinion of your favorite all-time show or the your favorite from the past tour.
