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Going on Tour

Jumpstart Malady set off on tour to record a live album without playing a note live, and make it as far as Chicago.

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#122. Coaxing Gordon to play

March 22, 2006

AGENT: Gordon, come out of there, buddy. The show starts in a half hour.
GORDON CRANWICK: NO way, man. Not unless we play some of my songs.

AGENT: No, look, Kevin's got some of yours in here...
GORDON CRANWICK: KEVIN put ONE of my songs, BURIED in the middle of the set, and KEVIN can go FUCK himself.

AGENT: Gordon, (sigh)... I dunno, look, what if I arrange for the camera guy to... CONCENTRATE on you a little more than usual?

GORDON CRANWICK: How "concentrated" are we talking?
AGENT: 65% of head shots, Gordon, 100% of two shots, now put some pants on....

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#123. Jumpstart Malady meets Giant Drag

March 24, 2006

MICAH CALABRESE: Are you guys almost done? We need to set up.
KEVIN EDO: Yeah, sure. All yours. You're "Giant Drug"?
ANNIE HARDY: Giant DRAG.
PETER WELD: Hi, I'm Peter.

MICAH CALABRESE: I'm Micah. That's Annie.
KEVIN EDO: Just two of you, huh?
ANNIE HARDY: Yeah, I play guitar. He plays keyboard and drums.
PETER WELD: At the same time?

MICAH CALABRESE: Yeah.
KEVIN EDO: So... what's the story? You guys fucking?
ANNIE HARDY: Well, I FUCKING think your music eats dick.

KEVIN EDO: Ooo, like the foul mouth. Here's my hotel key....
ANNIE HARDY: Lick a hole and die.
MICAH CALABRESE: There's hummus all over these cymbals.
PETER WELD: Wait... at the SAME TIME?

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#124. Driving to the Malady concert

March 27, 2006

GREG: We're skipping Giant Drag? But they're supposed to be good.
BRETT: Opening bands at expensive shows are a no-win in terms of overall concert experience.

BRETT: If they suck, it sucks. If they're good, the main band is a letdown, and you've just paid $50 to see someone you could see for $5 when they tour on their own.

GREG: Can we at least park? It's making me nervous circling the block....
BRETT: Greg, the proper parking space is KEY to an enjoyable concert experience.

GREG: I just feel like we're casing the joint....
BRETT: You have to consider the pre- and post-show walks... and exit gate proximity is CRUCIAL....

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#125. Post-show with Kevin Edo

March 29, 2006

KULA: Great show tonight, Kevin. Now this tour is for a live album, right?
KEVIN EDO: Yeah. But we're not playing or singing live during the shows.

KEVIN EDO: So the album'll be live recordings of pre-recorded songs, with a little crowd noise in the background.

KEVIN EDO: We charge people for CDs, we charge them to hear the same recordings at our shows, and now we'll charge them to hear their own damn clapping.

KEVIN EDO: It's either interesting conceptual art... or a really dick thing to do. Either way, it'll be out in September. Listerine strip?
KULA: No... no thanks.

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#126. Jumpstart Malady leaves Chicago

March 31, 2006

AGENT: OK, first show went well... sold-out house, and gordon only quit ONCE, heh, right, guys?

AGENT: Oh, we're all set up in Cleveland. We're at the Four Seasons. And I confirmed Letterman in April... Guys? Why are we not talking?

AGENT: Jesus, is this still about this morning? There was nothing I could do!
PETER WELD: Bull... SHIT.

AGENT: They stop serving breakfast at 10:30! It's just the rule!
PETER WELD: You find me a McGriddle, Anth, or I fund us a new manager!
GORDON CRANWICK: I... I quit.
KEVIN EDO: Shut up, Gordon.

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