Thanks for the feedback. The drummer's actually on a 5 piece kit, I just think it was an acoustics issue with the camcorder. Russ does rhythm on a few songs (such as Running Down a Dream.) I think the only reason the lead on that was buried was because the camcorder was setup on the right side of the stage, which is where Russ' amp is. I have a DR, so I don't use a pedal for my lead channel, so there's nothing to crank! On the songs where I'm the only guitar, which is the bulk of them, I don't have to compete with another guitar for volume.

We don't have anything written at the moment, but we've discussed it and none of us are opposed to writing a couple originals to sneak in. The fact of the matter is we're a three-set bar band, as we decided we wanted to have fun, but still make money. As all of us can attest to from past experiences, there's no money in originals.

You're right, I just did a little search and it turns out I was thinking of Don't Cry.

Not Afraid and Fuck You get my votes on the list. Of course, I don't think I've heard 95% of those songs.

Bono, the fascination in Fuck You (for me) is the fact that it's a classic, upbeat soul song with a modern twist. The fact that it has offensive lyrics is what gives it the modern twist, and makes it a little more light-hearted and not depressing. A break-up song that makes you laugh is a little more than a flash in the pan to me.

If you ask me, I don't understand the fascination with Drake, Cutty, Kesha, etc. I'd easily pick Cee-Lo above any of those acts anyday.

DJ Ashba = studio musician.