This is the arranged transcript of the Live Moderated Chat we had with
Brisbane band Rhubarb. |
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Rhubarb:
Live
Chat Transcript
Monday 29 July 2002 / 9pm
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cmp or matt
says, "hey have u guys got any live or other recordings lying around that haven't been released?"
steve drinkall says, "we have some scary recordings from the early days but none that we are about to release"
dave drinkall says, "there are a few live recordings...there are about 15-20 songs we haven't recorded from both albums...or partly recorded..."
steve drinkall says, "we will be working on a new album later this year which we can add to our catalogue"
dave drinkall says, "We have about 10 songs that didn't make Slo Mo...and 1 fully recorded one called First In Line"
cmp or matt says, "cool can i get a hold of a copy threw any means?"
dave drinkall says, "Not yet...we have played it live a bit...
steve drinkall says, "you can try and break into my house and get it"
dave drinkall says, "Maybe an MP3 release some day...."
cmp or matt says, "Never was a great song"
dave drinkall says, "People like it but to call it a great song is stretching the truth"
mr mustard says, "Where is young Caleb tonight?"
dave drinkall says, "Caleb is sick and hopefully in bed."
molly says, "how is Ian?"
dave drinkall says, "Ian is fine...moved house today so he is unpacking"
shane says, "Steve - How is your voice holding up from all the touring?"
steve drinkall says, "My voice is not good at all"
shane says, "will it be ready for the next leg of your tour?"
dave drinkall says, "he needs a week break before the Uni gig on Saturday..."
steve drinkall says, "yes I will be fine by Saturday"
dave drinkall says, "Steve might have to lip sync"
molly says, "what songs are you playing live on the tour?"
dave drinkall says, "mostly Slo Mo songs and a few hand picked covers"
dave drinkall says, "and a few favs from Kamikaze but not really Exerciser"
starflyer says, "what covers?"
dave drinkall says, "Nick Cave, The Cure etc"
steve drinkall says, "Caroline, Slow Motion, What's That Sound, Zero, Landslide, Light On Your Shoulder, Trouble I've Seen, New York, Kamikaze, Wastin, Just Another Pilot, Into My Arms and In Between Days"
dave drinkall says, "there you go"
dave drinkall says, "that is the set list"
steve drinkall says, "that's the exact order"
steve drinkall says, "unless Caleb has to go off during the set for a breather"
mr mustard says, "will you cover any Battered Fish songs?"
dave drinkall says, "rarely."
dave drinkall says, "Caleb sometimes does some acoustic based versions"
cmp or matt says, "what did u guys think of signing a cigarette from that chick at Rapid"
steve drinkall says, "I am happy to sign almost anything"
dave drinkall says, "signing things is a bit weird at the best of times because no one feels like they are worthy to be signing things..."
dave drinkall says, "I don't mind but it does seem weird"
shane says, "what's the weirdest thing you've signed?"
dave drinkall says, "Signed a huge bundy bear cut-out once."
steve drinkall says, "I had to sign my mum's CD which was a bit weird"
dave drinkall says, "yeah considering it wasn't a rhubarb cd.."
sparky says, "did she get Dave to sign it too? or are you the favourite?"
steve drinkall says, "Dave is the best worker"
dave drinkall says, "I said OK reluctantly"
dave drinkall says, "actually a guy got up in a plane once and walked over and asked if I would sign his cd"
dave drinkall says, "then he pulled out Odessey #5 by Powderfinger"
dave drinkall says, "I had to tell him I wasn't Bernie and wouldn't sign his CD...very embarrassing"
starflyer says, "are you guys content being indie, or is world domination not to far off."
dave drinkall says, "We would like a small kind of indie world domination."
steve drinkall says, "World domination costs too much - especially in the music scene"
cmp or matt says, "how long do u think it would take to ride a bike from Sandate to Griffth gold coast"
dave drinkall says, "2 days"
starflyer says, "if you weren't in rhubarb but could be in another band, what band?"
dave drinkall says, "U2"
cmp or matt says, "steve have u ever been mistaken for alex lloyd"
dave drinkall says, "Steve owns Alex Lloyd's guitar and I tell you when he plays..."
dave drinkall says, "He is Amazing..."
steve drinkall says, "all the time unfortunately - I did see he got voted one of the most eligible men in Aus though which was quite encouraging"
dave drinkall says, "He does Amazing thnnngs"
molly says, "what do you eat for breakfast?
dave drinkall says, "Saltana Bran ROCKS!"
sparky says, "Fav. restaurant?"
steve drinkall says, "Always Thai and occassionally Indian"
dave drinkall says, "thai...mmmm"
steve drinkall says, "hey starflyer is your name in reference to starflyer 59"
starflyer says, "yes"
starflyer says, "they are the most awesome band"
steve drinkall says, "what other bands are you into"
starflyer says, "breathing autumn, squipplepippy, dumpster, bjork, something for kate"
mr mustard says, "I only like rhubarb. I don't listen to anything else"
dave drinkall says, "you need to get out more..."
shane says, "how long have you been singing together?"
dave drinkall says, "I guess about 12 years but I didn't sing much for the first 7"
dave drinkall says, "or 9"
sparky says, "are you in need of a great triangle player?"
dave drinkall says, "no"
dave drinkall says, "that's what drum machines and computers are for"
steve drinkall says, "no sorry we have a session triangle player who does most of our stuff"
shane says, "what has been your favourite performance?"
steve drinkall says, "probably playing at the Evelyn hotel in Melbourne last week"
dave drinkall says, "I guess my favourite gigs are melbourne gigs where people appreciate the songs etc"
sparky says, "what is the best part about being on the road?"
dave drinkall says, "I have fallen over totally and steve nearly destroyed a 1960's amp we borrowed by falling into it..."
steve drinkall says, "the best party of touring is hanging out together. The shows become a bit weary when you stay up till 3:30 in the morning for 10 nights in a row"
dave drinkall says, "but the best was pulling an amp off a stage on to a waiting clarinet that went right through the speaker"
molly says, "how did you come up with the name Rhubarb?"
steve drinkall says, "Rhubarb is just a crazy name for a band like every other name for a band"
steve drinkall says, "crowded house, something for Kate, Women in Docs, Dumpster, Leo Nine - none of then mean anything"
dave drinkall says, "don't know...just thought of words on the way to a gig"
shane says, "do you play any other instruments?"
steve drinkall says, "I play drums, guitar and Bass plus a very little trumpet and piano"
dave drinkall says, "I play computer"
cmp or matt says, "I saw Dave jump on the drums at Rapid"
sparky says, "are you playing at Sonfest next year?"
steve drinkall says, "no"
sparky says, "why not"
steve drinkall says, "they wouldn't give us the million dollars we asked for"
jim says, "what do you do to relax?"
dave drinkall says, "chat on-line"
dave drinkall says, "relax...I remember relax"
steve drinkall says, "drive and listen to music"
molly says, "favourite movie??"
steve drinkall says, "The Man From Snowy River is my fav, followed closely by Two Hands, Lantana and now Bend It Like Beckham"
dave drinkall says, "Princess Bride"
dave drinkall says, "Spinal Tap"
cmp or matt says, "man from snowy river was great"
dave drinkall says, "better than the sequel"
steve drinkall says, "the sequel is also gold"
sparky says, "who in the band is married/ or spoken for?"
steve drinkall says, "all of us"
jim says, "who's your favourite support band?"
dave drinkall says, "mmm good one"
steve drinkall says, "Tonjip"
steve drinkall says, "we had them on this last tour and it was the best tour I've been on so far"
dave drinkall says, "We love the toupee bands...leo nine, dumpster, mayfly"
molly says, "do you like the Star Wars movies??"
steve drinkall says, "not that much"
dave drinkall says, "don't know...haven't seen Return of the Jedi"
dave drinkall says, "I won't see it until I see ET"
dave drinkall says, "They are OK...not the best ever"
shane says, "do you rehearse much?"
dave drinkall says, "never"
dave drinkall says, "rehearsal is punishment for shoplifting in some countries"
steve drinkall says, "we play the song so much when we are writing them that we are pretty much ready to go when the album is out"
jim says, "do you ever get into arguments on the road?"
dave drinkall says, "no"
dave drinkall says, "yes"
dave drinkall says, "no"
dave drinkall says, "you are"
shane says, "who's the most argumentative?"
dave drinkall says, "me"
steve drinkall says, "Dave"
dave drinkall says, "caleb actually"
steve drinkall says, "dave"
steve drinkall says, "may I ask a practical question at this point?"
steve drinkall says, "Are we going to play Stonehenge tonight"
dave drinkall says, "I for one do not think the band was just having an off night"
steve drinkall says, "the gig in Boston has been cancelled but I wouldn't worry about it - its not a rock and roll town. Philly - now there's a rock and roll town"
steve drinkall says, "It's spinal tap and then puppet show - I don't know how many times I have to tell them"
sparky says, "how do you usually resolve differences?"
dave drinkall says, "we just talk it through normally and compromise"
dave drinkall says, "privately"
molly says, "do you have any pets?"
dave drinkall says, "dog - Kiela or 'Killer'"
dave drinkall says, "well we have to go to bed now"
dave drinkall says, "I have a baby to service"
moderator says, "We are going to have to call it a night as Dave has to go & Steve needs to rest his voice. Thanks very much, Dave & Steve, for coming in and chatting tonight."
dave drinkall says, "see ya"
steve drinkall says, "see you guys"
steve drinkall says, "chow"
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