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Free Range Pickin' - Interview with Steve

Here's an interview done with Free Range Pickin'.  Thank you Steve!

Question:
"Names of the members of the band and the instruments they play?"

Answer:
"Tony - Banjo.  Geoff - Guitar.  Steve - Mandolin.  David - Bass."

Question:
"How did the band get its name?"

Answer:
"Social concern regarding the humane treatment of dinner-bound chicken coupled with our lacking concern for the humane treatment of bluegrass music."

Question:
"How long have these people made up the band?"

Answer:
"Current lineup - 1 year."

Question:
"How long has the band been in existence?"

Answer:
"Four years."

Question:
"Album(s) the band has released and the year(s) they were released?"

Answer:
"None; expected Fall of 2002."

Question:
"Where can people find out more about your band?"

Answer:
"www.freerangepickin.com"

Question:
"Where's your favorite place to perform and why?"

Answer:
"Any small, quiet room that serves Summit on tap."

Question:
"What's your favorite thing about entertaining?"

Answer:
"Sharing 'that bluegrass sound' with folks who didn't thing the like 'that music'."

Question:
"What's your least favorite thing about entertaining?"

Answer:
"The day job to make ends meet."

Question:
"What's your most memorable moment on stage?"

Answer:
"The first night - ever - on stage at Dulono's... like reaching the peak of a mountain to see the rest of the range in the distance."

Question:
"What's your most memorable moment off stage, music related?"

Answer:
"Campin', pickin', and passin' the whiskey in the wineskin around the campfire at any range of summer festivals."

Question:
"Is there anything that your fans don't know about you that you think they should?"

Answer:
"Not sure that we have any 'fans'...I guess if we do, THAT might be important for them to know."

Question:
"Is there anything that you want to say to your fans?"

Answer:
"Thanks...stop by and say hello after the show...tell us how we could do a better job."

Question:
"Is there anything that you want to add?"

Answer:
"Please stay in touch with the band at www.freerangepickin.com"
 

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