Minnesota Music

Second Hand Halo - Interview with Karsten

Here's an interview with Second Hand Halo.  Thanks Karsten!

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

Answer:
"Jonathon Blaseg - Guitar and song writer.  Karsten "Special K" Williams - Bass.  Riley Darveaux - Drums and vocals.  Josh Geer - Vocals.  Pete Mohs - Guitar."

Question:
"How did the band get it's name?"

Answer:
"Well, first off, we're not quite angels, so it kind of fits.  Our singer usually wears a headband on stage and people said that it resembled a halo...so."

Question:
"How long has this group of people made up the band?"

Answer:
"Jonathon and Karsten have been with the band since their beginning in early 2001.  Then Riley and Josh came along a few months later.  Finally adding Pete Mohs in early 2002."

Question:
"How long has the band been in existence (if different)?"

Answer:
"The current compilation has been together since April 2002."

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

Answer:
"We are currently working in the studio to produce our first full-length album."

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

Answer:
"www.secondhandhalo.com"

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

Answer:
"Studio 32, our current studio."

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

Answer:
"We are a group of diverse, yet obnoxious guys that just like to be crazy."

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

Answer:
"Pretty much all of (expletive) about having to tear down.  Playing gets you so high that when it ends it feels like part of you gets amputated."

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

Answer:
"Flat out playing live."

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

Answer:
"Sweaty armpits produced through long hours in Studio 32...and we usually wear white t-shirts while we practice, so...it gets a little funky."

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

Answer:
"We are hoping that our album will be done by late December, early January, so...look out."

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

Answer:
"We always like to say thanks from the boys of Second Hand Halo."