In The Kitchen With Bellman Barker Part 3

So here we are on the third and final chapter of my epic conversation with the awe inspiring Bellman Barker. The night was growing late. My senses were weary, but we pressed on knowing that this could very well be the greatest interview conducted in the history of mankind...sort of.

PP: When your soul speaks, what does it say?
BB:


PP: Those aren't even words...oh well. If you could add one instrument or piece of technology to your life, what would it be?
BB:


PP: Hells yeah! If you had a budget for a super spectacular stage show, what would you go for?
BB:


PP: Hmmm...you guys seem to enjoy felines a bit, huh? What songs have you covered?
BB:


PP: What songs would you like to cover?
BB:


PP: Please let me hear it when you do!!! Are you working on new material?
BB:


PP: Those are monkeys...you work with monkeys? Explain.
BB:


PP: That didn't explain anything. Explain...your song writing process.
BB:


PP: I saw that one coming. Okay, let's try this: As a child what music had the biggest influence on you?
BB:


PP: Nice. What are you reading?
Aaron:

Thomas:

Steve:


PP: Again with the lions. Favorite smurf?
BB:


PP: Favorite dwarf?
BB:


PP: Favorite time of day?
BB:


PP: So those answers tell me that you are angry, vain, and like to PAAAARRTEEE! Nice! m If your band was an animal, what would it be?
BB:


PP: I don't even know why I asked that. I already knew the answer. Fill in the blank. ________ is the root of all evil.
BB:


PP: Don't ever talk about coffee that way. Fill in the blank. Happiness is _____________.
BB:


PP: Fill in the blank. All I want for Christmas is ___________.
BB:


PP: Where do you get this stuff from. Fill in the blank. Hand is to glove as Bellman Barker is to _______________.
BB:


On that note, I thank you all for reading. This was the first of which will hopefully be an ongoing feature of this blog. Bellman Barker definitely started it off with a bang. I can't thank them enough. You can catch them tomorrow night in Deleware at Mojo 13, Feb. 27th @ GWU, and March 21st @ the Black Cat with Le Loup and The Ruby Suns. Go support 'em!!!

mp3: Bellman Barker - Two Bees --> website --> buy

In The Kitchen With Bellman Barker Part 2

So here's the second installment of the spectacle that is Bellman Barker. My mind was throbbing from the first wave of images and video, but it was about to get a lot more interesting....

PP: What's your musical guilty pleasure?
BB:


PP: Holy crap that's some good stuff. Which band member has the most delusions of grandeur?
BB:



PP: Should have known. Bass players...they're all the same. Which band member has the most delusions in general?
BB:


PP: That's a lion...oh...I see. What will be the next big thing in music?
BB:


PP: Robot rock? I've always thought that shining moment of success was to be included in a Jeopardy question. What would your answer be to the Jeopardy question, "Who is Bellman Barker?"
BB: "This one hit wonder toiled for twenty years before finally scoring a hit song that actually started as a rolaids commercial."

PP: What color is your music?
BB:


PP: Oh Hugh. So tell me, what is your motto?
BB:



PP: I thought that was Starbuck's motto. When touring what's the ride like?
BB:


PP: Kickin' it old school. If you had the opportunity to "pimp" that ride, what would be the end result?
BB:


PP: Where did you all meet?
BB:


PP: Who is your idol?
BB:


PP: I think he's everyone's idol. How large is your music collection?
BB:


PP: Awwwww. What is your favorite instrument?
BB:


PP: I always thought there should be a handle there. Continuing on...if there was a giant bonfire in the center of the city and it was mandatory for you to bring one item to be incinerated, what would it be?
BB:


PP: Mmmm...chicken. Star Trek or Star Wars?
BB:


PP: There's the proof of Roger Clemens and steroids. What's in your current music rotation right now?
BB:



PP: Same here. What's the most amazing thing you've ever seen?
BB:


PP: If you could sit down with any person who has ever existed and ask them a question, who would it be and what would you ask?
Aaron(BB lead singer/guitarist): I would ask Tom(BB bass player) why he has to be such a jerk all the time.

PP: I see....so...what super power do you have?
BB:


PP: Nice.

And that's not all folks. Stay tuned for the final chapter of Pasta Primavera Vs. Bellman Barker!!

mp3: Bellman Barker - In Their Defense --> website --> buy

In The Kitchen With Bellman Barker Part 1

You all know that we here at Pasta Primavera are big fans of DC's Bellman Barker. They roped us in with their beautifully crafted indie pop gems and then blew us away with their live show. So it should come to no ones surprise that they are the first band to be featured in our "In The Kitchen" interview segment. I know I know. NOT ANOTHER BORING INTERVIEW! Well don't worry. It's not. You may not know it, but Bellman Barker are masters of communication (similar to masters of the universe, but much cooler). They harness the ability to send movies, images, text, and witty remarks directly through the cosmos and into your brain!!!! And I just thought they were a great band, but I soon found out they were much more when I sat down with Aaron, Thomas, Steve and the gang...

PP: Who the heck are you guys anyway?
BB:


PP: What is the inspiration for that crazy band name?
BB:


PP: Why don't you have more cowbell?
BB:


PP: Oookaaaay...what is the best band you ever played with?
BB:


PP: Makes sense. What is the worst band you ever played with?
BB: ICP

PP: Do you now? Is your drummer deaf?
BB:

PP: What is the best concert you've ever attended?
BB:

PP: You were at that show? Wow. So tell me what bands are the most over-rated?
BB:


PP: Duh. What bands are the most under - rated?
BB:


PP: Describe your perfect day in 3 activities or less.
BB: Wake up, drink an orange julius while listening to Tatu, fall asleep.

PP: Orange Julius isn't an activity...it's a WAY OF LIFE. What venue/festival would be your dream gig?
BB:


PP: Keep on dreaming. Dang it! What the hell is wrong with this country?
BB:

PP: Word to that. Poker or spades?
BB: Hearts. Duh.

PP: I said poker or spades! No...wait... The Simpsons or South Park?
BB: South Park is pedestrian.

PP: Red wine or white wine?
BB: A good bordeaux.

PP: What's the best band you are listening to that no one knows about?
BB: We were listening to the Monks the other day--that was good.

PP: I'll say it here first. That's the hair style of the future!!!!

That's just a taste of our first meeting. Part two they delve into the realm of Lost Boys, Billy Idol...and other things.

mp3: Bellman Barker - Molly Maroon --> website -> buy