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The Locals are excited to be back at one of their favorite Chicago venues, Martyrs (5/15/09 @ 3855 n Lincoln, Chicago IL). We’re playing with a couple of great bands, Lying Delilah, Buglette, and Five Foot Nine. We sat down with Lying Delilah to get to the truth on:

6 Very Important Questions for Chicago progressive rock band, Lying Delilah

(because 5 is too few and 7 is way too many)

1) How would you describe your music to a yetti who’s been living alone in a phone booth for the last 5 years, 10 cents short of enough to make a call, living entirely on spam and coco puffs?

Lying Delilah:Hello fellow phone booth dweller!
We are a trio. A handsome trio, made up of piano/vocals, bass, and drums. Sometimes when our drummer plays, we think his hands are going to explode. We are mix of rock/pop/jazz/circus music/broadway….all topped off with some sultry vocals.

2) Do you like Coco Puffs?

Lying Delilah:Find me someone who DOES NOT love Coco Puffs.

3) Are you lying right now? I mean you are Lying Delilah, so are we to not believe anything you’ve said so far?

Lying Delilah:-I would be lying if I said we were not the most awesomest band in the land.
I would also be lying if I told you Rock Of Love Bus was NOT our favorite show on television.

4) We’re also playing with a band called 5ft 9 on May 15th, if you stacked all the members of Lying Delilah vertically on top of one another how tall would you be?

Lying Delilah:-15′1

5) Best show you’ve ever played and why?

Lying Delilah:-Independent Music World Series @ The Elbo room last October. It was rockin’ and people were singing along to our songs and pumping the rock fist up in the air at us.

6) Our mascot, Danger Boy is quite the little fibber himself, are there any support groups for small, plastic, pathological liers that you can recommend?

Lying Delilah:-Sorry…we only know of Kleptomaniac support groups. Good luck to Danger Boy and God Speed.

See The Locals with Lying Delilah Friday, 5/15/09 @ Martyrs (3855 n Lincoln, Chicago IL)

We’re really excited to be opening for The Cliks on 4.9.09 at Subterranean in Chicago. We sat down with The Cliks (well virtually, via email, but I was sitting the whole time, I promise) to get you guys the inside scoop

The Locals: Jen mentioned in a recent myspace blog dressing as the “Jumbo Video Elephant” mascot. Our bass player Christy was formerly the mascot at Chuckie Cheese, Do you think female bass players have some odd perpensity for large animal costumes?

And how do you think this will influence rock and roll in the near future? Any chance you will be wearing this costume at the show?

JEN :hmmm that is an interesting question, bass players do tend to have interesting qualities, you may be on to something.  As for the influence on rock n’ roll and performing live as the j v elephant - can we say new generation twist on gwar??? 

The Locals: You have a new cd coming out, “Dirty King”, any good studio stories to share?

LUCAS:Yeah, I guess one great story is how some of the recording was done. We were in a little town called Weed, in northern California. If that’s not enough of a story, on “Emily”, Morgan stood on main street late at night with Sylvia and a n engineer and they broke glass in the street to create as real of a sound as they could.

The Locals: Who was the most interesting person you met on the True Colors tour?

LUCAS: There were so many that it’s really hard to pick just one. I have to say Debbie Harry was a really interesting person, and without a doubt Cyndi is just amazing. 

The Locals: What has ben your all time favorite show and why?

LUCAS: I think the band would agree with me when I say a show we did in Columbus, Ohio for the local radio station there CD 101. It was a amazing because we had no idea how well people knew us and we get off stage to do our thing, sell merch, meet fans, sign autographs and we were so swamped that we had to get our road manager and label rep to help us because we couldn’t keep up with demand. It was also amazing because the audience was so diverse and that is really the goal for any artist. 

The Locals: Who’s in charge of the ipod/radio in the tour van and what’s the worst guilty pleasure music choice one of you have forced on the others?

LUCAS: that depends who’s driving. Typically if Jen is driving though, there is something about the radio waves that know it’s her and we end up listening to the best mix of 80’s metal/hair bands you have ever heard.

So we’re doing this gig on 12/5/08 at The Elbo Room and it just so happens a snappy, sassy band called “The Moves” is having their cd release party that night. We decided it’s best to get to know these “Moves” and find out just how good of “Moves” we are talking about. (You know, so Kirk can be practicing the right routine for this show. I mean we don’t wanna look like no hay-seeds!).

Here is what we found out about “The Moves”

Q1: So Moves, (can I call you just Moves?) Dec 5th is your cd release? What’s the name of the disc and is it your first, second, 9th release?

You can call us whatever you like there Suzie *wink*. The name of our disk is “One Two Three Four” and it is our first professionally recorded EP. 4 songs, all rock.

Q2: How would you describe your music to a yetti who’s been living alone on a mountain with only spam and cashews to eat for the last 5 years?

We weren’t aware of such a yetti-heavy fanbase in Chicago, but here goes: We are a 3-piece pop band who call to mind early INXS and U2 as well as newer 3-piece punk bands like Jawbreaker and Green Day. We use electronic instrumentation (strings, synths) to beef up our sound.

Q3: “The Moves” that is a bold band name. How good are these moves you have and can The Locals fans expect some “wicked fly moves” at your show. Follow up question, and of all the people with “great moves” who would you say has most inspired your moves?

Our moves are the best you’ve ever seen. They are so good they could send a million yettis into a frenzy of cashew and spam binging. Most of all, we are inspired by all the nameless, hardworking yettis whose spam is rotten and cashews are stale. Keep on keepin’ on yetti bretheren!

Visit The Moves Myspace »

Ok DB has been getting his little plastic undies in a bunch because we’re doing all these interviews with other bands on the bill but never with him (what a diva!). So here it is, everything you’ve always wanted to know about Danger Boy.

1. What’s in the backseat of your car right now?

A couple of naked Barbie Dolls, a GI Joe and a pack of cigarettes.

2.What was the last thing you threw up?

My little plastic hands when the freak on “Deal or No Deal” said “no deal” after being offered $100k to stop being stupid.

3. What’s your favorite curse word?

Smarf

4. Menthol or regular cigarettes?
I don’t smoke them, I just roll them up in my little plastic sleeve. I’m auditioning for “You’re the one that I want”

5. What’s your favorite episode of Grey’s Anatomy?
never saw it.. ditto.

6. does anyone have blackmail on me?
doesnt everyone have blackmail on me?

7. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be?
She-ra Princess of Power, or one of those Olsen twins.

8. When was the last time you watched T.V.?
last night. qvc, bought assorted chocolates from spain

9. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?
try 30 feet.

10. Are you wearing socks right now?
no

11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
my own spit.

12. What are you wearing right now?
what i always wear…a mask, a cape, little tights, a red spandex shirt and boots.

13. Last food you ate?
cheese food.

14. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
no. someone did add a bitchin sticker to my cape at the last locals show though.

15. When is the last time you ran?
danger boy doesnt run, he flies.

16. What’s the last sporting event you watched?
full contact chess, on the full contact chess channel

17. Last movie you saw?
little miss sunshine- awesome

18. Who is the last person you sent a message to on myspace?
pam

19. Ever go to camp?
band camp, this one time…

20. Do you like sushi?
yes

Are you in a band?
I am the 4th member of The Locals. I do not sing or play an instrument, nor am I used as an instrument. Can you guess my role?

22. How old do you want to be when you have kids?
I am a kid.

23. Have you ever drank your soda from a straw?
No I only drink Tequilla, but I do drink it from a sippy cup, does that count?

24. What is your name?
Danger Boy!!

25. Are you someone’s best friend?
no, still looking.

26. Where is your bf/gf right now?
DB flies solo.

27. What was the last thing you said?
“DB flies solo”. I say everything I type outloud.

28. What kind of watch do you have on?
None. Because I so regularly break the space time continuum, there seems little point.

29. What do you think of when you think of Australia?
Tristan Rogers from General Hospital.
http://www.tristanrogers.com/bio.php

30. Ever ridden on a roller coaster?
no

31. Do you have a favorite Gemstone?
I rarely wear any sort of gems. They slow me down when flying.

32. Do you go inside or thru the drive threw at fast food places?
I do fit there yes.

33. Do you have a roommate?
No. I used to live with my brother, but we had to trade him to the kidnappers for my release.. long story.

34. What is your favorite number?
Nine is awesome.

35. Do you have a dog?
Dog’s try and eat me. Do you think I’m crazy?

36. What happened in 1993?
Hair was bad, but better than in 1983.

37. Does your first memory involve your dad?
My father, John Stamos, had no idea he was my father until like 2002. We’ve never spoken. So no, and thanks for bringing it up.

38. Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
My belt is breaking. The glue is coming off.

39. Do you like watching a bonfire?
I like starting bonfires.

40. Are you allergic to anything?
peas

41. Favorite shoes that you wear all the time?
boots

42. What have you learned from life?
pears and cheese go good together. wine is nice too.

43. Are you jealous of anyone?
spiderman. he has a great outfit and can kiss upside down. i cant kiss with a head rush. no way.

44. Is anyone jealous of you?
everyone is.

45. Do you hate anyone?
No. Danger Boy is all about the LOVE

46. Do any of your friends have children?
yes

47. Do you ever take medication to fall asleep?
no. but i do take “medication” for my glaucoma…;)

48. What CD is in your CD player?
Dropmore Scarlet

49. Do you own any band t-shirts?
yes, i own them, but they are always too big for me to wear. so i make socks out of them. i have shit load of socks. do you have any idea how many socks i can get out of one human size tshirt. it’s astounding. especially when you consider that i never wear socks, but i hate to waste so there you go.

50. Do you do your own dishes?
no. i rent them.

51. Would you date anyone covered in tattoos?
of course

52. How old do you want to be when you get married?
92 1/2

54. How did you get one of your scars?
breaking up a fight between drew barrymore and al roker.

55. What was the last thing you purchased?
Ham.

56. Is there anybody that wants to do you?
Is there anybody who DOESNT want to do me?

An interview with Lauretta Tagli, from The PowwowsMbr /
myspace.com/thepowwows

Yvonne: Hey Lauretta, which of the presidential candidates would you mostly likely write a song about and what would that song be called?

Lauretta: Is there a groovier candidate than dennis? the song would be titled elphen magick.

Yvonne:Hmmm what rhymes with Kucinich?
So your bass player Tim “sharkbutt” Brown. Does he have an actually shark butt? Like some sort of transplant or is that sharks tend to go right for his butt cheeks while feeding?

Lauretta:Sadly, sharkbutt got bit by the big bad Jerry Springer show. He is booking guests, if you can believe that. Perhaps we will see his unusual posterior on the small screen. We are seeking other anphibious players at this time.

Yvonne: Small world. Springer is where we met Kirk. He threw a chair at us and it was love at first sight. Although he don’t help me with deeese kids none. You have new cd coming out. What’s it called? And is my name in any of the song lyrics?

Lauretta: It’s an eponymous cd, I think. And all the songs are subtitled “yvonne, give me christy”

Yvonne: How dare you assume I would just “give” Christy away. But I will sell her to you for 5 guppies and a Springer appearance.

Just in case you’re not quite convinced The Beat Kitchen is the place to be on 1/15/05…Dandy Don from The Polkaholics was kind enough to answer some very pressing questions…
www.thepolkaholics.com

The Locals: How would you describe your music to a yeti whose been living in a phone booth for the last 5 years?

Polkaholics: We search and destroy and polka! By playing polka with a power-trio rock setup (guitar, bass, drums) we aim to fuse the moshpit with the beergarden! Fun for everyone but especially those people, like ourselves, with a demented point of view.

The Locals: I see you have the Polkaholics Theme song on your website. What kind of Reality TV show would your theme song best suit?

Polkaholics: The Pierogi Apprentice. 10 sausage wannabees vie for a chance to be the big kielbasa and join the workforce at Bobak’s Sausage Company on Chicago’s southwest side. A sauerkraut eating contest is the highpoint of the show, with Donald Trumpski and aides Svetlana and Wladziu urging contestants to eat more sauerkraut.

The Locals: Is there a 12 step program for Polkaholics?

Polkaholics: Yes, drink beer and polka dance (repeat 6 times or as often as necessary - the typical patient will require many, many treatments and the thought of a cure is strictly fantasy)

The Locals: Do you have a good recipe for potato pancakes?

Polkaholics: Yes, take the CTA blue line to the Division Street stop. Go up the stairs and proceed to the nearby Podhalanka Restaurant at 1549 West Division St. Order some potato pancakes, play some Li’l Wally on the jukebox, and enjoy.

A Chat with the Commodes
Just in case you’re not quite convinced The Beat Kitchen is the place to be on 1/15/05…Soter
from The Commodes was kind enough to “flush” out some details about The Commodes sound…

Q1 The Locals: How would you describe your
music to a yeti whose been living in a phone booth
for the last 5 years?

A. Commodes:Our music in a nut shell, is equivalent to having explosive diarrhea while stuck
in traffic on the Dan Ryan during rush hour. We also play TV theme songs.

Q The Locals: I saw the Toliet Humor links on your site, any good Commode cleaning tips you can offer Locals fans?

A. Commodes:Bleach is so important when cleaning the can. It kills all kinds of fecal
bacteria left behind from burritos, filet o fish, or even White Castle

Q The Locals: The Kernel is pictured with a corn cob pipe on your site… Did he make the pipe from a corn cob he gnawed away on himself… or did he buy a pre-de-corned cob? And, does it taste like corn?

A. Commodes: It’s really a long story so I’ll make it short. The Kernel hangs around Walgreens quite a bit. Rumor has it that the pipe is about 3 bucks.

Q The Locals: Will there be pyrotechnics at the Commodes performance on 1/15, if so can you elaborate? ?

A Commodes: Unfortunately, since the whole Iran Contra Scandal, The Commodes have been banned from using pyrotechnics. Our license is up for renewal this year so perhaps we will be purchasing some sparklers and a fog machine.