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6.7.09

yes it's been ten thousand years since i've updated this. sorry.

does robb do weddings?

yes. usually it's friends or friends of friends who later become friends

who ask and i love doing their weddings.

are you playing valleyfest this year? any other festivals? wakarusa?

no sadly i am not playing wakarusa, but yes to valleyfest and altus grape festival and a few other.

10.5.08

how did the recording go?

well, it's been a while since i updated and i wanted to say thanks for all of you who harp on me to do this more regualry. i am sorry to disappoint for so long. thankfully you guys did not disappoint with the questions... some of the funniest i have ever had. :P

here we go.. the recording went well it was mainly demos.

tell me about the new album

i got this one about 40 times. it was probably the same old person.

and i could probably guess who it is, but still. i answer!

the new album is called "the unapologist" and it is a monster album. meaning it's bigger than what i'm used to. not so much in format or length, but in stature and depth. it's making me second guess myself in all the ways i've become accustomed to making albums. and i love it!

the songs have a fierocity that reminds me of "the irresponsible years" but with a maturity  and hopefully depth that superseeds the aforementioned and goes deeper in to the culture and the relevance of art and the human heart.

then again, maybe i'm just guessing.

are you going to do a podcast ever?

i woudl like to but lack the knowledge to do so.

maybe one of these days i'll sit down and figure it out.

i'll make that a goal for late 08 /early 09. :)

is it true you're playing with ben smith again?

yes it is. ben and i are doing some select shows together and i'm one blessed guy to get to play with him again. i miss him a lot on the road. anybody that has seen us play understands. we're pals.

who are the new guys?

well, it depends if you're to the east or west of russ-vegas.

east is probably krys keylor and west is probably stephen pierce.

sadly dale kellison moved to wisconsin or soem place with a lot of cheese.

he  will be missed sadly.

as will zach carpenter for a while and brenden shultz.

those turkey's moved off and i miss them all.

what's your guiltiest guilty pleasure (musically of course!)

oh i have so very many.

i've recently been doing some jt to completely throw off the crowd.

i love abba, still josie and the pussycats.

lazlo bane, who had an album of guilty pleasures that i love.

and any old soft rock 70's station late at night while i'm driving home.

(don't go changing, to try and please me..)

:P

4.14.08

what are you going to do today?

i'm going to record.

thanks.

how old will you be in the year 2069?

i'm a musician therefore not so good at math. but i think i'll be 95.

when is spaghetti night?

tonight.

do you think you could find a better man for me that i could myself?

yes.

why is the sky blue?

i'm sure there's a very technical reason, but i think God really really likes the color blue. so he choose to give us a lot of it. unless you live in washing state. then you get gray.

what is the first instrument you played?

piano. age 4.

where do you see yourself in 5 years? where do you see me?

me, hopefully playing music. i love what i do.

you, i see in prison.

which is your favourite guitar? i see you're playing some new ones.

yes i have a taylior 312ce i'm playing for most shows. and i'm loving it. i also got a martin 00mae and it's a sweetie i keep in d tuning. for fun with harmonics.

do you have a favorite new song on the radio and that you wrote?

i like emile miller's version of howard jones "no one is to blame"

i like a song i wrote called "if you were my girl"

sorry to hear about your mom. is there anything we can do?

thanks so much for all the kindness you guys have shown me. the prayers and thoughts that you've sent our way have been priceless. she is with The Father now. in Good Hands.  thank you.

2.18.08

are you planning on playing any festivals this year?

a few colleges and a few festivals yes! keep up on the websites,

thats' the only way i know how to do it!

what is it like when a man really loves a woman?

i think it's like when he can't keep his mind on nothin' else.

who was your favorite guitar student?

how could i choose just one?

i love them all!

do you write songs constantly?

yes, i constantly write songs. lately it feels like quite a lot.

but i do love it. i don't how many in a year and i'm sure it fluctuates,

but yeah, usually quite a bit that most people have never heard.

then why don't you play them live?

thiswoudl be the obvious next question.

i just liek to work on them for a long time to see if they're

good enough to hang with the others.

otherwise they go back into archives to be dug up later and looked at again.

i'll make it a point tio play some new stuff at the upcoming shows!

thanks for reminding me my repertoire is larger than my memory can hold. :P

when will you release a new album?

i'm currently working on a couple of different projects. album wise? hmmm..

probably sometime in summer. maybe. we'll see.

will you ever record the song you wrote about adam and eve?  and if so, when?

its called "where are you now?" and yes i have plans to record it.

these things just take time. thanks for asking! keep buggin' me

about it and i'll eventually get it recorded!

so when are you going to come to spokane to play a show

(and visit friends HINT HINT HINT)?

i don't have any idea my friends! but i certainly need to plan a trip west.

are you gonna come back to play at "the poet's loft" again sometime soon?

yes, soon. i was scheduled but the weather interferred.

what can you do? try march!

who is your favorite pre-christian philosopher?

i dig moses. solemen. king josiah.

ya know, the good ones!

to which artist are you most compared?

that's a fun question. i'll answer this one first.

this is who i hear.

tom waits, paul westerberg, replacements, bruce springsteen, ani difranco, iron & wine, jack johnson. this is what the peeps say.

11.8.07

is boo at the zoo in your future?

i wish it were so my hidden brother.

sadly it has passed. :(

would that be a quote from johnny cash man?

i'm not sure which quote you were referring to, but maybe.

what, my homemade pizza is not the best? i'm hurt.

quick correction folks, there is a man named dow griffin.

and his pizza rocks the face off of all mankind!

who is Jesus?

the only Son of God, of course.

the Saviour of man(un)kind.

the Prince of Peace.

the One Man in History who demands a decision from every living soul.

the Stumbling Block/the Cornerstone

the Majesty.

the Great I Am.

the Alpha and the Omega.

my Husband.

who is He to you?

will people that do not  believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior

and as God go to heaven or hell when they die?

my belief is the same as the Bible. i believe it to be a Holy book. not just a good read.

if it needs to be stated, those who choose God will inherit His Promises.

those who choose themselves, will not.

when you say [on your front page], "Jesus is right. amen."  what do you mean?

i mean exactly that. He's Right. and He's Righteous. what He says goes.

10.10.07

where have you been my blue-eyed son?

first of all i don't have blue eyes.

2nd, i doubt i'm your son.

3rd though i dig the dylan reference.

4th, "i've been everywhere man.." (now who's that quote from?)

what is previous + preview?

it's something borrowed something blue something old and something new.

a fresh retelling of the old tale. and a hint at the the future and exiles of what was.

a new old album ofr the masses to enjoy/endure.

what's your favourite type of pizza?

oh, to make one choose?!  is it necessary?

i really like brick oven here in town.

i like us pizza in fayetteville and lr.

zeno;s had really good pizza.

and vino's aint bad.

what's the best album you've heard lately?

well, according to my friend rachelle, it's brandi carlisle.

but i'm diggin sufjan stevens stuff. and andrew bird. reese neal and david rackley.

reese, who by the way introduced me to ryan adams.

what are you doing? why don't you answer my questions?

well, myspace keeps me busy

do you really believe in Easter?

of course i believe in what it stands for. the ressurrection of the Christ.

i certainly don't believe in the Easter bunny.

freakin bunny.

2.13.07

due to a slip up at krp records we have not received any questions because we forgot to change over the email address. it's all fixed so please resubmit your questions and/or accusations. sorry & thanks, upper managment!

2.14.7

when will you release a new album?

something is in the works right now!

patience is a rare and awesome thing.

come to think of it, so is expedience...

what did you do for your wife on valentine's day?

i didn't beat her on that day. it's the gift that keeps on not giving.

she didn't kick me in the face either. it was altogether lovely.

is it true everyone you know is pregnant?

i have recently known a lot of pregnant people. mainly girls.

some have already delivered such as brian mitchell and most recently ben smith!

when will you return to the loft?

well, the loft at cj's today valentine's day!

the loft in hot springs? soon!

do you eat food with hair on it?

i eat food that once had hair on it.

are you meticulous in the studio about every little thing?

now every little thing. i like everyone to grow moustache's when we record.

big huge my name is earl moustaches. but aside from that, no.

will you ever record the song you wrote about adam and eve?  and if so, when?

hmmm.  which song? "where are you now."

i would like to record that this year.

i hope that's the next album's "coast".

1.22.07

whats the hardest thing in the world to do?

there's plenty hard in this life. it prepares God's Children for the life to come.

which promises to be a whiole lot of fun. read revelations 21.

1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

5He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then He said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

6He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 8But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."

is it true you sleep with a teddy bear?

not for a couple of decades now.

what's your fave song right now?

i really like cable car by the fray.

young americans by bowie still sticks in my mind.

will you travel to nashville this year?

yes i might.

do you live the rock star fantasy? cause it seems like you do.

my life is great but i don't think it's what people think the "rock star fantasy" is all about.

i change a lot of diapers to feel too much like a rock star.

maybe a folk star? nah..

1/9/07

what' new in 07?

well i have to write checks differently.

maybe a new album soon.

sadly, another new email address.

krprecords@suddenlink.com begins in late jan.

freakin' providers..

are you planning to release any new music soon?

i've got some recordings i'm piecing together. i plan on both a live album, very raw and delicious, and another pale sessions by the end of the year.

what do you find youself thinking of when someone says "the past"?

pretty much everything. relationships come to mind, old friendships. it's hard for me to think of the past without thinking to the future. that's where it's all happening.

what color is your underwear?

black. who keeps asking this? freak.

will you ever do a stage dive?

well i don't like to say never...

robb, you absoloutly rock. how have you been able to manage this?

well i work out. and then they say having children keeps you young. and then there's sunscreen. and don't forget flossing.

are you going back into the studio for a new album in 2007?

i'm not sure. the studio may have to come to me in '07

do you like u2?

i love u2.

it was one of the first time's i had heard desperation in music. sting and the police were anotherreally influential band. as was dramarama and crowded house. way back in 86 when i was but a wee lad..

12.5.06

do you ever think you'll ditch some guy named robb and start some new band?

i've thought about closing down shop on sgnr and going full band/full time. but i really love the playful, spur of the moment thing i have going on where i can play with a bunch of musicians and not feel like i'm cheating on the band.

besides what better name than the irresponsibles could i possibly find.

of course, there's always "mr. m and los banditos..."

where are you right now?

i'm at home.

who is brian mitchell?

tha't s a good question.

10.29.06

what is the weirdest question you've ever been asked?

you'll have to scroll though and see for yourself.

if you were nine and i were seven, would you consider me for your drummer, or at least your girlfriend?

a drummer definitely. girlfriend? man, that's tough. you grow up so much between 9 and 7. i don't know if we'd have anything in common.

why are you soooo hot?

my thermostat is broke.

when you played at alabama university,

did you play "sweet home alabama"?

no, i thought it would be funny to play "ohio blues".

i can still hear the crickets chirping...

how many shows have you played?

i've lost track. a few thousand.

when did you first find out you were musically inclined?

a few days ago. it was a surprise to me as well.

seriously, i've loved music since i was a kid. but who doesn't? i pursued it. it pursued me.

do you live in arkansas or do you live in colorado?

part of me is always there.

do you believe in hell?

i know it exists. i don't put my faith there.

why do you use the amazingly scary picture of you, (or is it marilyn manson)?

it's near all hallow's eve. i thought this would be nice and frightening. does it work?

why do you celebrate "all hallow's eve" if you're a Christian?

i celebrate every day God gives me. did you not get the memo?

can someone lose their voice?

can someone lose their mind? stop asking me. you can lose almost anything. even car keys...

can someone lose their soul?

your soul isn't yours to lose, now is it?

soul's belong to the Maker

why haven't you updated this lately?

if i had a dollar for every time someone asked this question. i'm sorry. i'm wretched. i suck.

why don't you ever answer the question(s) i ask?

a) because they suck

b) because i do. (see above for details)

i'm pretty sure you winked at me during one of your shows, do i have a chance with you? cause i think we can make it work..

all right, alright, you can be a roadie. i'll let you lift stuff for me.

i was probably wiping sweat from my eyes. freakin' sweat.

do you like playing your shows?

good question, some shows i love love love.

some shows are harder due to lack of audience, lack of will power, lack of wanting to play that night.  and it's not paticualr to the venue.  what i mean to say is sometimes the best jobs still feel like a job.  it's very rare but it does happen. my apologies if you've ever seen one of those shows. come again, i will not offend.

when are you coming back to okc?

november 24 (the busiest shopping day on the planet)

come out to the Jesus place.

8.12.06

what is your favorite day?

8/7/6 i just think that's a fantastic date.

who do you get compared to musically?

when i was younger it was the cure. now, i get tom waits, the wallflowers, bob seger, bob schneider, bob the cat,

what was your last dream of?

i dreamed something about a gig. i think i kept showing up and i was double booked. or was that te other night at...

when was your first gig?

good question (it makes me think back) my first gig was with sympathy and we played for about 400 kids at a summer youth camp in clarksville, ar.

when you are standing at the pearly gates, what would you like to hear God say?

i would love for Him to say, "well done my good and faithful servant."

what other profession would you like to try?

librarian, they're very sexy.

What other profession would you hate to try?

throwing boxes in a freezer plant. i've tried that for one day.

one day was enough. there are some tough dudes wh do that all their life. and i'm not saying i'm too good to do it. only that it would be my last choice.

what sound do you love?

a sad violinist. thunder and rain beginning. the wind through the trees, music. silence, God's Voice.

what turns you off?

in what way? nails down a chalkboard?

the smell of old cheese on a surfer's breath?

or do you mean in a randy sort of way?

be more specific.

what turns you on?

again, i ask for more specifics?

do you mean what forces me to do the things i do? (brushing my teeth, changing diapers?)

what flips my switch? pushes my button?

i have no idea.

what kind of chick do you like?

the kind that doesn't mind if you call her "a chick"

because she knows it's playful and not derogatory.

and she can call me "big daddy" and i won't think it's a fat joke.

7.19.06

how much will the new cd be?

$15 american dollars. and worth every penny.

i think that's like 10,000 euro dollars.

what's the last good thing you saw on television?

elmo's world.

what was your inspiration for "satellites" on "everything is nothing?"

our Beautiful Creator.

what's your favorite cd that you've made?

nothing & eveything else is at the top right now. but i like them all.

i'm completely bias.

why does your hair stand up straight?

man, what's with all the hair questions? it stands up straight because that's what it does. when it was long it laid down because that's what it did. is this the same person, i get 20 hair questions a day.

how can i be on your emailing list?

go back to the main page tothe far right and type in your email and name. simple pimple.

do i have to be a member of paypal to buy your cd through them?

no you do not!

7.6.6.

how long have you been so cool and how did you get that way?

it happened on saturday afternoon @ 3:48pm. who knew?

i wanted you to play "the coast" on g.m.a.

i played it on "front row".

what's the silliest thing you've done?

stayed a musician.

when is the new album due in stores?

july 25th-ish.

is (fill in your favourite song name) going to be on NOTHING&EVERYTHING ELSE?

if i say yes will you stop asking that question?

i like the new merchandise order page that's a lot easier!

this is not a question, but i agree.

what was up with your hair on g.m.a.?

i don't know i wish someone would have mentioned it before the show and not after it. thanks homies.. apparently someone hit my head with a shovel and it just laid down funky. i feel all right. aren't they supposed to have people that catch funky hair days?

6.26.06

what is front row (wednesday june 28th)?

it's a spotlight on singer-songwriters recorded in fayetteville, ar.  very nice folks. reese neal has done it. and a few other fine songwriters. i'm looking forward to it. i don't know when it will air. be sure and check out july 4th for some guy named robb on good morning arkansas.

which night will you cook dinner for your wife this next week?

why would you think it's only one night a week. i treat her like a queen.

bill clinton, simple life, and the ivory billed woodpecker have kept arkansas in the minds of the rest of the country.... what SHOULD the next "thing" be that gets the public's attention?

i've met all of them except the woodpecker, we were never formally introduced. the next big thing? cj's in altus is pretty fierce when it comes to food. arkansas is loaded with talent. maybe some young filmaker on the horizon, dare i say a musician.

among your memorable moments of fatherhood thus far, which two have been the funniest?

the funniest? something special like that makes me laugh everyday. i couldn't just pick two.

who do you feel best epitomizes this quote  "well behaved women rarely make history. "  hmmm?

not anna nicole smith.

mother teresa

or laurel thatcher ulrich (the quote's author)

6.12.06

why so long between updates?

i've been taking care of business thats' why... finishing cd's. writing new songs. spending time with my beautiful wife and children. good stuff!

if there were a single to ask for radio play on nothing&everythingelse what would it be?

muse? deeper you go? y.o.b.g.? 6ix am? yeah yeah (yeah)?

you tell me.

when are you coming back to memphis?

have i been to memphis?

how many people were  in sympathy? who?

about 15 i think. aaron toney, shawn force, rusty patterson, someone referred to only as "e", eric somebody, doug staggs, joey king, chris bruce, keith, jamie heffington. these and maybe some more. that was a long time ago. who is this?

where do you get your song ideas?

from everywhere.

who do you admire musically?

paul simon is high on the list. sting, leonard cohen. wordsmiths mainly. people that weave their words well and then layer them with good music.

why do you write cd's in 2's & 3's?

because cd's are so small. i have to try to squeeze all the goodness in there. it overflows, thusly the cd's have come out in numbered units. all right then...

what's you new favorite song off the cd?

the coast.

how is your new baby gil?

i'm hoping that you meant my new baby girl and not my new baby gil. because i have told anyone about my gil implant. she is very good.  my gil is a nice addition too.

do you ever have dreams about playing music?

yes, kind of. i have dreams about forgetting my guitar or dropping it. or just completely getting lost on the way to a gig. very spinal tap.

4.27.06

what's your favorite song off the new album?

ashes came out really nice, but so did a lot of them. without being a braggert, i think i have a whole album full of faves.

have you ever had a friend that you had to break bad news to?

how did you do it?

sure all the time, i take them some place really nice, like out to eat, then i throw water in their face and scream, "she loved you man, what were you thinking!?!" later on i tell them what i meant to say. it softens the blow.

do you like marbles or tacks best?

tough choice. tacks do their job well and clearly i use them more, but marbles are round and pretty. i guess i'd go with marbles.

my man cheated on me. i don't know if i can forgive him.

what do i do?

that's a tough question. it's your decision and the question to ask yourself is "can i really forgive him?" because if you can't, then it's over. God bless you.

what's your favorite song that you've written?

i really enjoy a new one i'm working on called "where are you now?"

but i love most of my songs.

why don't you cover jeff buckley songs much?

jeff did a really good job at his own songs. if i can't make something better or at least interesting then i try not to mess with it too much. he covered a variety of interesting musicians, van morrison, nina simone, and johnny cash.

4.4.06

why are you taking so long to update this?

because i'm wretched and i suck. clearly, this is the reason.

why have you not played ______ in a while?

i've been meaning to it's just that... (see above answer)

when will your older cd's be available for purchase again? you are doing a reorder right?!?!?!?!?!?!

emphatically, KRP is not doing a reorder anytime soon. that's why you buy them when they come out. and not wait around like a lilypad.

do you take special song  requests on stage for old friends?

yes i do, lorie. of course, i do take them from complete strangers. this reminds me. i was supposed to play sunsets for you and i forgot. sorry.  :(

when's the last time you stayed up all night?

excluding when my son was born, probably working on songs and/or playing xbox with brian mitchell. he's really a poor influence on me.

why don't you play with ben anymore? did you guys get into a fight? are you mad at him?

yes, we're furious with one another. he's the paris and i'm the nicole. he's sam and i'm dave.  he's tina and i'm ike.  he's tenille and i'm the captain.  oh wait they're still together.

speculation on this is insane.  i love him dearly and vice versa. unless you know something i don't.

can i be on your record label?

send in your info and talk with mr mitchell.

how far would you get in the american idol competition?

i'd get to the line the first morning and see all those people who stayed there all night to be first. laugh and go get some ice cream.

it should be called "american idle".

2006, where is the tour headed?

in may it's taking a short break to have a daughter. after that, the world.

would you tour with a band you hated if the money was right?

i might for a while. i don't hate anybody so it's hard to imagine being with musicians i didn't enjoy something about.

when you dream, do you dream in b&w or color?

color. but the intermission and cartoon are usually b&w.

what are your goals?

i have a lot of goals. to please God and to be His humble servant.

to be a good husband and daddy to my children.  to write better songs. to be a help to my friends. learn how to defy gravity. the list goes on..

2.3.6

what do you miss?

i miss a lot of things. usually people. (when i'm driving.)

if we can't make it to the benefit show (2/4/6), but would still like to donate to martha...how would we do so?

stop by higher grounds or drive thru higher grounds. they'll have a way available to donate to her there.

what would you suggest to a vocalist who wants to start a group but can't find members?

keep trying.  hit the local college up. put up fliers. everybody wants to be in a band when they get to college. also if you played another instrument you might make yourself a more valueable commidity.

would you let me buy you ice cream?

while i feel like this is a trick question, i'm still prone to answer yes.

what do you miss?

i miss lots of things. i miss stupid things. special things. ridiculous things. people, places. it's all part of it. was there more to this queston? was it supposed to be, "what do you misspell?"

what's worse, sex or violence?

i'm tempted to say violence. because sex was supposed to be something good and consecrated between a man and a woman.

does a man lose his virginity?

yeah, it's the same for both.

1.3.05

are you ever going to release a book of the stupid and funny things people ask you?

i don't think anyone would read it, my friend.

what do you do when a hottie comes up to you and wants to take you home?

what world do you live in? that never happens. now if she wanted to buy me ice cream...

where is the worse place you've played?

there are some places down south that really don't deserve tobe called venues.

so in the new year what do you plan to do differently?

i think you'll see some changes in the show in 2006.  i really enjoy playing music with other musicians and i think i'm going to spend more time doing that. as well as focus more on songwriting and releasing a couple of albums. nothing&everythingelse to begin with.

are you going to change your style?

my what? my hair style? my handwriting style? what are we talking about here? my musical style? probably not too much.

am i going to change my lack of style? now, that's a good question!

what's something you would change about yourself?

everybody wants to change something about themselves. for me it's probably going to be my attitude toward certain situations. i need to be more grateful and less self-centered. i must decrease...

what's the last movie you saw?

king kong with my wife on new years eve.  it was an ok film.

1.1.05

happy new years! do you have a n.y. resolution?

i was going to be a vegetarian this year but i just ate a steak.

other than that, i have some other things. how about you?

12.21.05

what are you most thankful for this Christmastime season?

i am most thankful that we have a God who Loved us enough to send His Son, Jesus to earth to save our souls. secondly i love that my family is here and well for the HolyDays

what Christmas movies or tv shows is it important to watch this time of year?

i don't know about important, but as far as fun goes? i love the 1970's traditionals. charlie brown. a Christmas story, rudolph (claymation), the grinch(animation).  a newer one would be love actually. love that movie. not for kids..

as americans do you think we have too much time on our hands?

usually yes. unless you ask someone who works three jobs to make ends meet and barely has time for her children. middle to upper class americans (i speak in monetary terms) usually have excess time they waste on xbox and frilly things.

we obviously have enough money. if we tithed as much to God as we spend on Christmas presents, there would be a lot more Bibles in people's hands.

12.19.05

did ebriano have a baby yet?

actually carlee had the baby, ebriano held on for the wild ride! a healthy, beautiful, full head o' hair boy named william raymond mitchell. word on the street is they won't sleep for two months straight. congrats and we love you!

would you like your site to be linked to rachelfields.com?

why yes, yes i would. see the links section for more of our links!

do you believe everybody who deals in a a leadership position will have to deal with betrayal at one point?

yes, i think that probably comes with the job.

you cut your hair all off?!?!? how did this happen?

i'm not gonna lie. scissors played a large role.

12.14.05

what one thing would you wish for the river valley this year?

peace on turf? some snow around Christmas.. uh.. whirled peas.. uh..  is this a trick question?

pork rinds, cheetos, or pringles?

huh?

you are mayor, ben smith is govenor, ebriano director of homeland security? what happened?

you're right, how did we end up in office? we never would have run. of course you should never say never.  if i'm mayor it's really not my problem.

most treasured expression of appreciation, monetary tip, return audience members, hugs?

i remember the big tippers. the ones that actually do drop a $100 dollars in sometimes. and i love the people that keep coming to the shows. hugs are nice too. there's not one. i appreciate them all.

snowball fight, pillow fight or political debate?

snowball. i had a dog named snowball once.

What three struggles should every teenager exprience?

teenagers will go through at least three debacles.

falling in love. finding their direction, and choosing who they will serve.

describe for us please oh wise and melodious one the ideal retirement you invision!

playing music. writing music. recording music. watching my kids go into the world and making a difference with whatever they choose to do. spending time with my wife and with my God.

tell us please about one time when you looked out in the audience and something took your breath away!

i've seen things that have disgusted me. thngs that have taken my breath away. things that have taken my appetite away.  things that have changed the way i view society at large. but the last thing that took my breath away was...

which of your musician friends are the greatest sources of , laughs, wisdom, and worry? and why?

oh i get it. i say one and then the others will get mad at me and be jealous. i'm not falling for that again...

would you wear a mullet if it meant peace on earth?

heck those things rock, i'd wear one for sheer velocity.

12.7.05

favorite movie?

i really love "a life less ordinary". great soundtrack too.

who do you play with now?

dillon blaney, kendon lawrence, ben smith, josh keylor, ebriano mitchelli, dale kellison, krys keylor, rachel fields, dan pinkham, and more. i'm pretty much a musical whore.

who were your first bandmates?

my first band was sympathy.

rusty patterson - drums

shawn force - bass

aaron toney - guitars

me - something

and a few dozen other members after that.

joey king - bass

doug staggs - drums

matt butzlaff - guitar

how do you find inspiration for your songs?  do you feel that you have to constantly think of new songs to write?

inspiration runs amuck. i don't force myself to write songs, i just sit down when inspiration strikes and jot stuff down. the bulk of a song is usually done in 45 minutes, but it's the honing and crafting that takes me years to get through.  then playing it live takes on a new dimension altogether. good question thank you.

was that not the best pre-party ever?

without question..

will you ever cover a song by randy travis?

now that i've seen how it should be done, definitely not.

besides it's dangerous, you could break your foot.

meatloaf? maybe...

when is your birthday?

august 15.

do you worry that we are running out of good musicians?

i worry we're running out of people who want to hear good musicians. i think there will always be plenty of good musicians around.

is ebriano really going to be a daddy?  should that be allowed? is God on vacation?

yes ebriano is days away from him and his lovely bride carlee giving birth to a little boy, will. should this be allowed? well, it's too late now. and is God on vacation? i imagine God is taking a vacation to see the birth of another one of his children!

who is your favorite golden girl?

so hard to choose. i like the sassy old one.

thank you for being a friend.

what are the 3 most influential bands of your life?

dramarama, the replacements, the police, u2, crowded house, big head todd & the monsters, & josie and the pussycats. is that three?

11.29.05

what is "so fragile" about?

it's about a girl. watching her at dinner. with her former romance only a chair away. it's about people easily overlooking the rare beauty within their view. or it's about glazed donuts. i'm not sure until i finish it.

what does "selling out" mean exactly in a music sense?

it means going mainstream. people love you dearer if you're their secret and only a handful of their peeps know about you. example?

hey have you heard of "fill in name"? if the answer is yes, then they've sold out. but if the answer is no. they still meet cool requirements. dig it?

do you get deja vu?

no.

do you get deja vu?

yes.

11.27.05

what's a pre-party?

i have no idea. i will tell you next week.

should conversations have to be started?

i have no idea.

what's your favorite word?

today it's "baptiste". i don't know why there's an 'e' at the end.

but it rounds it off nicely.

are you dreaming of a white Christmas?

just like the ones i used to know? yes.

what's the last song you wrote called?

so fragile

11.15.05

how come everyone i know knows you and loves your music, but i've never met you or heard your music?

the truth is i don't exist. it was all a conspiracy. sorry to disappoint.

what was the last song you played?

tough questions.. i think i ended saturday's show with a elton john/abba cover. since then, privately, i played paul westerberg's "born for me" and some new songs i've been working on.

why haven't you come to tulsa in over two years?

i don't like tulsa. just kidding. i don't like you. just kidding. or am i?

10.25.05

where we're you when the world was made?

i was a twinkle in my Father's eye.

bubble bath or shower?

bubble bath, then shower.

what would you do it there were only

electric guitars all acoustics banned?

i would play the piano.

why don't you play "murmurs" (or "fill-in-song-name") more often?

i get these questions a lot. i'm really glad you guys request original songs. and i'm sorry for when i forget the words or forget to play them. but i have a lot of songs in my head. and sometimes there's just not enough time. and sometimes it just isn't the right time to play them.  but go ahead and shout them out. it reminds me of which ones you guys like to hear. thanks.

what is your greatest fear?

you know, i thought about this for a while, but i just don't know.

God tells us not to be afraid, not to worry, so it just seems natural to not do those things.

what is you fav book besides the Bible?

probably "the great divorce" by c.s. lewis.  when i read it i was away from home and that night i came home and read it aloud to my wife (who loved it too) because i was so excited about it. max lucado books are great also. "no wonder they called Him Savior" and "the Christmas story/an angel's story". fantastic reads. good question. 

someone said once "you should choose your authors like you would choose your friends."  that's a good rule of thumb for music too.

doesn't genius and ingenius mean the same thing?

why yes, yes it does. much like famous and infamous

have a similar meaning.

10.19.05

will you come to tacoma washington and play a show?

someday i'd love to.

was Jesus there when the world was made?

yes, God said, "let US make man in OUR image." genesis 1:26

what do you think of wiccans?

isn't that a brand of furniture. wait that's wicker.

why are you not on america's next top model tv. show?

this is the worst question anyone has asked.

who are your favorite artists today?

today is paul westerberg, depeche mode, alabama 3, mr. mister, david garza, ryan adams, reese neal, folk sing bright, erica james, not called common.

i used to put spinach in my spaghetti sauce and the kids I nannied never knew?  was that a sin? (they loved it)

i'm pretty sure that doesn't constitute as a sin.

a little deceptive maybe..

are you on myspace.com?

yes. and purevolume.com

have you ever eaten goetta? 

come to kentucky and I will fry you up some!

goetta kentucky? that's a long way... (snare drum hit)

If plaid was wiped off the face of the earth....

what would you and ben wear?

we've thought about this time and again and finally decided that God wouldn't allow that atrocity.

I loved the show you just did at the living room in OKC! 

what can we do to get you back here...soon!?

as soon as i can.  as i was driving away i already was planning a way to come back. just keep supporting steve queen and his recognized dream of a live music venue!

have you found that life has become more difficult as you've grown older?

i've found life gets easier in a lot of ways. the chaos of youth passes to a more stable and enjoyable phase of life. i dig it. if life is getting harder for you, you might take a look at the important desicions in your life.

10.10.05

do you hope your son becomes a musician too?

i hope my son becomes something that pleases God and brings Him Glory. whether it's music or ballet or football or a culinary chef or house painter or ditch digger or president. i pray he grows to be the kind of man that Loves God. interesting question, thank you.

does anyone ever bootleg you? where can i get those recordings?

i know there are some bootleg copies running around out there. i have a few but haven't released any for sale due to low sound quality.  if anyone does, let me know.

do you remember the first time you feel in love?

i remember the last.

are you playing a katraina benefit soon?

yes, at arkansas tech university, witherspoon auditorium.

in rsvl, ar - october 21st, 2005.

everyone should come and donate money. it will go to the victims of katrina. as will half the cd money sold that night. thanks in advance for coming and helping out.

10.5.05

do you listen to your own cd's?

when i'm making them i do. a lot. after that i give my ears a break and come back later and give them a new listen. but not all the tme by any means.  i just listened to the irresponsible years a few weeks ago and remembered how much i enjoyed it!

are you a rock star?

definitely not, i'm a musician.  big difference.

when's the last time you went to church?

sunday.

have you been baptized? do you have to be baptized to enter heaven?

yes i have. 

the theif on the cross next to Jesus was never conventionally baptized, but Jesus said to him because of his faith he would be with him in paradise that day. (luke 23:43)

9.29.05

red sauce or pesto sauce?

half and half baby.

how do you mend a broken heart?

sorry it took so long for to me answer this. i could give you worldly advice which makes sense but it's still lacking. the truth is absence creates a void and we try to fill those voids with everything we can. that's how addictions are created.

be brave, fill up that void with something that won't be taken away. God's Love. spend time in His Word getting to know Him. and when you're ready, He'll probably send you the best partner you can imagine.

what inspires you most in your writing?

relationships. between everyone. all kinds. friendships, mother father, wife husband, boyfriend girlfriend, total strangers, Jesus,  God. those inspire me.

do you dream?

i have a steady flow of dreams. thank you.

9.15.05

what do you think of the hurricane katrina aftermath?

i think it was a devastating hurricane.  i feel very sorry for those without food, water, and a home. we should all try to give to these people in one form or another.

as far as blame goes, forget all that. just help people.

why don't u answer the questions in a timely manner?

why don't you spell out the word "you"?

slow down. you're probably one of those 'type a' people who have your day planned out months in advance. nerd.

are you going to play any hurricane relief gigs?

if someone would contact me with any info as to how to get in touch with a reputable source then i would definitely like to do that.

are regrets just regrets or lessons learned?

that depends on if you keep making the same mistakes.

you're selling sgnrobb thongs?  your thoughts.

see, that was supposed to be a good joke.  my friends know i've joked for a while about sgnrobb lingerie. well sure enough, it's become the hottest selling item on the merchandise page.  i do think the boxers are cool.

what are your thoughts on american idol and shows of that nature?

i don't watch much television. one day it occured to me that i was watching what other people were doing with their lives and not what i was doing with mine.

i feel sorry for the people that stake their futures on it. i caught the show that had william hung on it. he was awesome.

can you play harmonica?  if not, you should probably learn.  harmonica is cool.

yes i play the harp.

if you had to put together a touring band to help you rock people's faces off, who would it be?

in real life? i would choose every musician i know and take them all on tour. not only would that be non-stop party, but i'm pretty sure it would rock.

if you had to eliminate one letter in the alphabet which one would it be?  and why?

tough question. it's hard to only work with 26 letters as it is. it seems like we're missing a few. i suppose it'd have to be 'r'.  then i'd just be "obb"

if the moon was made of cheese, would you play a gig on it?

i'm scheduled there in 2046. check it out.

if you were the devil, what would you do?

turn my life over in submission and service to Christ.

if you could assasinate one person no consequence, who would that be?

nobody. because everyone matters. everyone gets a fair shot at accepting redemption.

8.24.05

do you know any single hotties for me to date?

sadly, i know only ugly people with nice personalities.

do you own a t.v.?

yes. it is the enemy.

what's your favorite song today?

the one going through my head right now is 'our way to fall'

by yo la tango

how do you know when you're in love?

you will never know, sorry to break the bad news.

just kidding, someone will phone you from the govt and tell you.

when are you going to make an album that will truly rock?

november-ish.

how old is old enough to have sex?

30. wait til then and marry first.

when i pee, it hurts. what do i do?

i really hope you're joking. if not go see a physician.

rain or sunshine?

both; with low humidty and a great sunset.

ever miss the old signature dew rag???

daily.

how do you feel about homosexuality?

i thought about this question for a long time before answering it. people are so ready to misread things sometimes. so let me answer it clearly and without room for misintepretation.  in my life i've chosen to believe in what the Bible says, not part, but all.  and the right wingers have made their stance politically known but i believe there are parts that they leave out in the discussion of this.  my stance is that homosexuality is a choice, just like heterosexuality. like any other choice we make. i do believe it's against what God wants for us because, i think in part, it's not (re)productive.

the idea that's homosexuality is hereditary always makes me laugh.  if that were so, there would be only one generation of gay people and then they would die out because they have no way to reproduce.

in this life i feel like we are all searching for a closeness and a one-on-one relationship with someone we can trust. and when what should be friendship turns sexual, society now says go with it. (not always, but definitely within that last ten years) the boundaries blur when we live in times that openly promote all kinds of sexual endeavors healthy and non-healthy.

i do feel that there have been a rash number of children around the age of 12-14 who have "come out of the closet".  i find this to be ridiculous. i can assure them they have not only NOT "come out of the closet". they have yet to see the inside of the house.

however, statistically, the large numbers of childhood sexual abuse accounts and homosexuality being related are staggering.

when all is said and done if you live to your life expectancy of 70-80 years old these questions will doubtlessly seem redundant as our sexual drives decrease and what we are left with, in our spouses and relationships, is friendship, which hopefully was there all along. 

in closing i can say i have dear friends who choose to be homosexual. like any choice we make, it's their's to make.  it doesn't make me love them less or care for them less.  i make choices everyday and i sin.  do they love me less. i pray not.

our sexuality should not define us a human beings. sadly the world wants it to be this way.  i would hope you choose to make your life about more than whom you choose to sleep with, male or female. or at the end of it, you might find your life was for nothing.

thank you for your question.

how do i get to carry ebriano's clone?

you must be his wife...

7.29.05

what's the single most important thing someone has said to you?

that Jesus Loves me.

despite how i might feel, or how the rest of the world feels. it's a Beautiful and Perfect thing to be Loved by my Creator beyond my flaws.

how much do you love tom petty?

how much can a man love tom petty and still be heterosexual?

seriously though,  i was listening to his 'wildflowers' cd today and i thought, man, he makes some really overlooked music.

if i were on fire, would you put me out?

yes. i would put you out.

out-doors.

do you walk in the rain?

yes i do.

when is the next time you are headed south of I-30 to play?

be more specific. do you mean equador?

is it true ebriano mitchelli has finally cloned himself?

in a manner of speaking, yes. thanks to his darling wife, of course.

what intiated 'the gulf war'?

i believe you mean 'the gulf conflict' as we (america) haven't been to war since vietnam.

which is better, love at first sight or a 50 year anniversary?

if anyone makes it to 50 years then the whole world should celebrate. the divorce rate is up to 90% in some areas.

don't get married unless you are really, really, sure...

how did 'the pale sessions' evolve as an album, just a continuation of the others or did this come from some where different?

originally, i thought it'd be great to put out a more personal album (recording wise) with songs i hadn't played in a while and old demo recordings people had forgot about or never heard. but eventually it became the sequel to the 'everything trilogy' to link them together.

i think it does a good job of it. 

are you pleased with how the polls turned out in november?

i'm glad a lot of people voted. that's encouraging. am i pleased to have bush in office? well, i'm pleased that he's a man who claims to follow the word of God as a guidleine for running our country. even if his actions at times seem to deviate from that. only God can know a man's heart and see whether or not he truly believes and submits to Christ.

in the end, he will have to answer to God just like you and i will.

7.21.05

what is your favorite song today?

there's this version of 'moon river'...

which came first the chicken or the egg?

the chicken had to incubate the egg.

have i answered that before?

what question do you get tired of?

not many, if any.

i do get a bunch of the same so forgive me if i answer it twice.

why did God make the sky blue?

i believe it is one of His favourite colors.

what is your best quality?

in a recent poll taken in china it was found that i have no redeeming qualities. i can't think of any. sadly, it must be true, i have none. thanks for asking.

7.18.05

what's worse, being selfish or being prideful?

both are very similar and equally wrong.

who are the really hot guys you play with in conway? And how did you get so lucky to have them play with you?

assuming this is not someone married or related to these guys (ahem) krys keylor on the guitar and josh keylor on the djembe.

how did i get so lucky? the question is how did i get so blessed...

can you write a song about jermain taylor?

if i knew who that was, then maybe.

on second thought , i just looked him up, he would have to be wrongfully accused of a crime and nicknamed "the hurricane".

why are you never in valleyfest?

never invited.

if teaching a man to fish beats feeding him for a day... have you ever thought about giving music lessons?

i do give lessons at river valley music center in rsvl. 479.967.PLAY.

boxers or briefs?

boxer briefs.

forgetting lyrics, loosing the rythem ,or out of key which bites worse?

out of key, without question. everything else you can work with.

longpool, lake catherine, or lake dardenelle, which is the best?

swimming, definitely longpool.

what historical non musicians should have been?

this is a good question. 'the replacements' never got their dues in my mind. a long with 'dramarama' and 'nick cave and the bad seeds'. paul simon is mostly overlooked these days but still writing some of the best music around.  i'll have to think about thisone some more.

how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop?

in a recent study taken by the national candy adminstrator, it reportedly takes apporximately 694. that's true.

how can something be nothing and matter? because if it mattered wouldn't it mean everything?

maybe you should just listen to the music and not focus on the titles too hard.  i see you in front of your computer screen with your eyes crossed.

7.6.05

what's your favourite meal?

home-cooked spaghetti is still the tops.

if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, is it still my fault?

if you spouse says it's so. just agree.

if single, deny everything.

i need lyrics! where can I find them? there is an amazing song "i'm the one girl you never should have kissed" i can't live without it!

you are too kind. that song is called "muse" and will be on the next album. we begin recording in august 05.

do you ever find yourself humming old milli vanilli tunes? everyone does that, right?

you need help.

do you attend church?

i should be there right now actually. but yes, i do attend church.

barefoot, birkenstocks, nike or walmart brand?

i just like comfortable shoes that last a long time.

i tend to walk holes in my shoes.

what do you think of when you close your eyes on stage and sing so passionately?

hmm. a lot of things. sometimes i think about what the song means to me. who it reminds me of. why i wrote it. songs evoke such strong memories. it's a blessing for me to be able to play them for you.  thank you very much.

when it comes to growth...which do you welcome more... artistic, follicular, acedemic, or ______?

spiritual. the rest will come.

on the song "human we are" off the pale sessions v1, do you really say "like the ming won dynasty"?

no, idefinitely did not say that. but granted it does sound like that. see if you can figure it out.  write back.

what event from the bible would you most like to have been present for?

well moses and the red sea thing would have been awesome. but some part of me would like to have been there for the Crucifixion of Jesus.  to really appreciate what God did for us.  it was man at his worst and God at His best.

since my husband forgot to order my copy of the new CD should I divorce him?

divorce might be a little strong. how about firm tongue lashing.

and a demand for a re-order.

it is said that change is inevitable.  what changes in your life are most difficult, welcome, or surprising?

change is furious at times for me. i tend to get set in my ways. but i've noticed once things change they have a way of balancing themselves out. then you just have to prepare for the next change.  it's not usually bad. it's fear of the unknown that aggravates that.

good question.

will ibensky ever outgrow his youthful look?

not until he can grow facial hair.

6.20.05

why do you bash the church on your new album?

"bash the church" is a little harsh. i think maybe 'point to some serious shortcomings that we have as believers and followers of Christ' is more accurate.  let me ask you this. should reform not begin in the place where it's taught? i don't believe Christians are above the law. rather more subject to it.

why didn't you send an email out for the beanery?

i ran out of time. sorry. but all available times and dates should be listed on sgnrobb.com.  thanks.

6.03.05

how long do your shows typically last?

2 hours is a nice round time.

have you seen the star wars movie?

yes i have. i loved it. thank you.

have you ever been to spain? do you like that kind of music?

"they say spain is pretty though i've never been." -daniel

no, i haven't, my friend, i would love to go and i adore spanish music. also, portuguese music.

when will you play in stillwater again?

when i can bring a full band back there.

what inspired 'romance is dead.'?

a conversation on a couch.

what is 'photograph' about?

i really appreciate anyone who bought the album. and i sincerely thank you for the comments i'm getting about this song. but as far as details go, i know you each appreciate your individual privacy as do others whom that song concerns. thank you for your kindness in this area to them.

when is the next new album coming out? :)

nothingandeverythingelse is scheduled for a winter 05/06 release.

i read the review on the website from jenna washington, does her copy have more tracks than my copy of the new cd?

sadly, yes, she got an early version to hear and it did have a couple more tracks on it. 'more than nothing' and 'in conclusion' i think.  don't worry they weren't good enough versions anyway.

my wife is a professional tambourine player, can she join your band? if it helps, she does have her own tambourine.

it helps tremendously, the answer was no but the last bit sold me.  she can start tonight in fort smith.

how long do your shows typically last?

either too long or too short. when it's good they're far too short.

when it's bad they last forever.

why are you so cool?

because you're so cool.

episode III?

don't get me started.  :)

how do i pre-order the new cd?

easy as pie. just email krprecords@cox-internet.com and say, "i would like x number of copies of ____ cd."

they will send you a bill via the email, you pay the $ either on-line or through the mail & you get shipped your copy or given to you when you specified.

simple dimple.

what are some of your major musical influences?

i think i've answered this before but it's a popular question. in no paticular order;

inxs, alabama 3, abba, david gray, josie & the pussycat, natalie merchant, neil finn, pixies, prince, ramones, ray charles, johnny cash, sting, and a few hundred more.

i have a friend who drinks too much, he won't admit that it's a problem, how do i handle it?

love them. talk to them about it lovingly.

if it gets worse get professional help.

3.15.05

what comes first wisdom or knowledge?

knowledge is the basic understanding of a how a thing works.

wisdom is the understanding of how to properly use or not use said thing.

knowledge then wisdom.

how many cats do you own?

none. i'm a dog guy.

how do you know when you've written a great song?

i still don't know if i've written a great song. but if i get it stuck in my head while i'm writing it that's a good for me. if people tell me they enjoy it then it was a good song to them. it's subjective.

2.26.05

where are you on the album right now?

in all seriousness, the main recording is done. it's only a matter of getting the right people to the right place at the right time to sweeten the sound.  that's as of 3.8.05. it should only take a week to turn them around. once recording is done. thanks for checking.

did you know the word 'input' is mispelled at the top of this page?

i do now.

can you fall out of love?

of course, as a matter of fact, you shoud expect to. falling in love and out is equally easy.  that's why it's important to remain focused on what's real and not what feeling you have in stomach at the time.

real life isn't made up of just feelings. and if acted out we would constantly run around trying to fill a void which is insatiable.

of course most people spend their time trying to do that anyway.

where do you make most of your money?

my job.

ok, which part of your job?

gigs, tips, cd sales, stripping.  all of them.

what did you want to be when you were a kid?

older.

is ben really getting married?

yes, & to a girl, don't act so surprised.

do you like answering questions? ;)

strangely enough, i really do.

what is that loud sound at the end of 1000 miles away on everything is nothing?

that was josh keylor a.k.a. bobby malone falling down the stairs with his drums in the studio.

2.18.05

last book read?

the Bible; psalms110

where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?

no man is good and there are no gods, only One.

but i do appreciate the 80's lyric quote.

what does "me gusta en fuego" mean?

loosely translated by brian mitchell it means, "i'd rather be on fire."

does it bother you when girls are dancing up next to you while you're on the mic?

tricky question. i like everyone to have fun. and i love when people sing with me, usually. something tells me this is a reference to a recent show i played down south. in which case, "me gusta enfuego."

where is matt butzlaff these days?

ahh, the talented one of our group (for those that don't know matt played on the irresponsible years and with me in my first band sympathy)  i saw matt over the holidays and he was with a beautiful young lady. he is working down south at a guitar center as a manager from what i'm told. still playing and making fantastic music.

if a guy takes someone's bags out of his vehicle and a cop doesn't see it, does he still commit a crime?

does he turn around and burst into laughter unable to hide his emotions based on how funny the situations is? if yes, then no, it's  not a crime, just good hearted fun.

i heard you were coming to fort smith to j. michaels. where did you hear about it and when are you coming?

chek the tourdates for the details, but it'll be in april (22nd i think) and i heard about it from a lot of people. they say it's the pace to be in f.s.

is ben really getting married?

why is this so hard to believe?

ya schmuck, yes, he's really getting married.

1.30.05

do you believe in astronomy?

the study of the universe? sure, but i never took a class.

though, i bet you meant astrology. to which my answer is no.

when were you born?

yesterday.

you always thank God on your cd's and only capitalize His Name. why do you believe in a God?

i wondered when someone would ask me about this. thanks for writing in. just like everyone does, at some point, you're forced to face that this crappy world with all its deceits and lies and wrong-doings is not all there is to life.  that there must be something more. as humans, do we not always crave more of what we receive? food, money, love, etc..  i believe we were built for something more.

so when i was 15 i started studying different religions seeing the truths behind them or the deceit (i still enjoy studying them). and while plenty of religions offer forms of intellectual insight and understanding, only Christianity offers a path to salvation based not on what one can do (religion), but on what One (Jesus) has already done. 

the sins of the world (within my lifetime alone, are far too comprehensive to be left alone, to be ignored.) someone has to pay a price.  evil has made itself manifest and because we (all of us) choose to separate ourselves from our Creator by choosing to be unholy (i.e. not playing by the rules He gave us). by choosing to follow paths that we know are no good for us, (i, being the chief explorer in these regions.) we have separated ourselves from our Father.  but at the same time, i serve a Holy God whom, for some reason, Loves me.  and i can't enter into His Presence, without Him, being the reason i'm there. without Him being the Sacrifice. it had to be His Choice. i could never earn it. not even with all the wisdom that the world's other religions could offer.

this is probably more of an explantion than you wanted. but this is the understanding God has shown me through reading His Bible.  i would urge strongly anyone who had questions about life, love, God, religion, hate, intrepidation, providence, spiritual gifts and so on to read the Bible and find Wisdom. to find God Himself.

what is your favorite napoleon dynamite quote?

anything kip said was brilliant. napoleon who? the movie was all about kip.  thanks to josh and zeb for giving me the heads up.

1.24.05

what's your new year's resolution?

to make one

why is it that sometimes we can't make it on our own?

in my opinion friend, it's simply because we aren't designed to be on our own.  we aren't born alone. if we survive it as due to someone else's kindness and care. not our own.

the perfect example is in the Bible when God had made adam and they were hanging out in the garden. adam had all of nature at his command and God's ear for friendship and fellowship. 

but he was still lonely.

knowing this God made for him a friend while he slept, a wife.

to me this illustrates not only why we need others at times, but that God recognizes these needs and acts on them.

thanks for writing in.

1.18.05

if a my fiance threatens me should i stay in a relationship with him?

never. any problem you have before marriage is multiplied x10 after marriage. that just how it is. get out now and if you have to be in a relationship, then find a man who respects you. (easier said than done, i'll be praying for you.)

why did you cut all your hair off?

i was tired of it. of course i noticed it's growing back.

what do you get asked the most?

about the new cd. it's coming... really.

where were you on september 11th?

i was in my apartment glued to the t.v. all day. walking around the place like i had a knife sticking out of my heart.  just like everybody else in the world who had a heart.

worst moment of your life?

who can remember?

favourite place to play?

the poet's loft/the living room(okc)/higher grounds/kelts/something brewing/sufficient grounds/tons more

1.15.05

why did you write "lover, where have you been?"

because i was waiting. i was going to call it "lover, what the crap is taking you so long?"  but it didn't flow.

what did you get for Christmas?

the joy of being with my family.  and an ipod.

what are your favourite albums, right now?

beautiful girls soundtrack - various

ebriano and the jollybones - i'm not white.

simon & garfunkel - b.o.t.w.

elliot smith - x/o

sgnrobb - the pale sessions v1 (ridiculous plug)

is it alright to laugh at a man who is stuck in a turnstile at an observation tower?

only if you've ever eaten at FAT GUIDO'S!

if you have then, yes, it is perfectly ok.

:)

what was the last song you listened to?

stuff for the new album.

before that? not called common cd.

check them out on the links page!

bush/kerry questions:

happy or sad about election?

more happy than sad. for those of you who feel the reverse;

remember it's still the people that decide what happens in their local government.  everyone should try to play a positive role in local governement.

did everyone win that you voted for? 

not everyone but a lot.

will you ever be president?

yes, of your fan club.

you can be vice-president and carry a gun.

who are your closest friends?

they know who they are.

what's fatherhood like?

busy. time goes by fast.

isaak is brilliant, i might add. he loves the abc song.

when are you coing back to texarkana / el dorado?

soon, we are really trying to get e.d. before the end of the year.

11.1.04

who are your influences?

Jesus.

correction, who are your musical influences?

well that is different.. in no order, they range from the ramones, dramarama, mahala jackson, van morrison, steve earle, paul simon, tom waits, leonard cohen, sting, peter gabriel, ben smith and ebriano love rockets, love & rockets, the Jesus and mary chain, neil diamond, captain and tenille, abba, the cure, natalie merchant, annie lennox, elvis costello, the soup dragons, all the good stuff.

do you write your own songs?

yes. and i play other peoples.

10.12.04

the new album? update.

working so diligently as we speak.

something possibly by december. we'll see.

what's the last book you read?

"the great divorce" by c.s. lewis

(brilliant; by the way)

did you see 'sky captain and the world of tomorrow'?

yes

who are you going to vote for?

i love these voting questions, i'm proud of you! i'm going to vote for the person whose admitted ideolgies line up best with mine.  duh.

are you saying we shouldn't vote?

i'm saying you should DEFINITELY vote! just make sure you can stand before your Creator with a blameless voting record.

9.14.04

what do you hate worst about yourself?

i try not to hate too much.  but there's plenty i need to fix.

  beginning with my attitude about man(un)kind.

what is truth?

God Loves you.

what's your favourite movie?

didn't i get this already?

today, i think it's the muppet movie. the first one.

when will you come back to rogers/memphis/witchita/joplin/okc/etc?

folks, thanks so much for asking. i read every little note that gets sent my way.  if you know of a coffee shop that you think i'd play in and people frequent, then by all means, give me an email.

what did you do on 9.11 this year?

i played music. praise God.

8.9.04

what do you think about bush/kerry?

there's an old chinese proverb that states a very obvious fact about politics. and though i can't recall it word for word, in simple, it states that men who would seek a position of power are the ones most likely to abuse that kind of power.  it would take a man who didn't want the office to have a candidate worth voting for.  the perfect candidate for the job is not a man seeking status or position.

thusly, the right man will never be elected.  because he's not running. chances are he cooked your food, washed your car or smiled at you walking down the street.  and chances are he is quite content with his life, regardless the circumstances.

having said that and fully believeing it. we still are not allowed as americans citizens the right to blow off the elections.  therefore i would say take whatever it is that you serve, God, money, sex, drugs, etc.. and find the candidate whose beliefs align closest with yours. (this is pretty much how people find churches too.) and vote for them.

as for me and my house...

do you have a nose job?

this is the funniest question i've ever received. the answer is no.

do you believe in life after death?

yes.

why does God let good people die?

God let's everybody die.  it's a doorway through which we all pass.

no exceptions. ask any 120 year old person if you think i'm wrong.

7.28.04

mr. m, will you teach this year?

hmm.. i sure enjoy it.

why do you not play margaritaville?

i believe people in margaritaville have sufficiently wasted away by now.

when will you come back to iron horse (rogers)?

probably in august.

when will you come back to memphis?

when it's colder.

my girlfriend has a drug problem what should i do?

pray about it, confront her lovingly and encourage her to get help. and then help her patiently every step of the way.

if my boyfriend is seeing someone else will you date me?

a rebound no less, certainly not.

have you seen catwoman?

no.

what is your favourite movie?

too many.

when is the last time you cried on stage?

not too long ago. some of those songs are sad.

7.16.04

why haven't you answered my question(s) yet?

i've been very busy with songs and family. thank you all for emailing.  i will get to all the questions when i can.

what is your dream guitar?

my ibanez.  simple but sound.

when did you decide to play music full-time?

nov. 1998

why don't you have the lyrics to your songs on your site?

i've really meant to, but come on...  that's a lot of songs..

if you had to release a single off e=n what would it be?

probably

"the package deal"

"one thousand miles away"

or "hey you"

are your songs who you are, or simply part of your job?

it's funny, when i received this email i was working on a song so much a part of me i was debating on whether or not to release it at all.  writing them is part of me. playing them sometimes, can be a job.  especially remembering all those darn words...

is/are wren/ dillon/ ben/ dale/ jason/ brian/ you single?

no, thank you all for asking.

kendon is the only free agent.

6.13.04

will you put "how some days are" on the next album?

i will try.

who's the best local artist around your area?

i couldn't name only one, but i can say you should check out these people and bands.

reese neal

ben smith/abel

rachel fields band

sara thomas

zeb balentine

o.m.e.

neviah nevi

mourning september

anyone on the links page deserves a good listen

do you prefer this band to your old band, "sympathy"?

that's funny someone still remembers us, sympathy, i mean. who is this, my sister?   i loved them.  but this is definetely tighter these days.

whatever happened to ben?

ben is doing great. he has a fiance now which is time consuming as well as a job and a band (abel).  we had dinner the other day and he's doing good.  oh wait, do you mean ben smith?  he is a goat-herder in wyoming now. he has long hair and hentai tattoo's covering most of his unshaven body.

who else do you play with?

here's a small list:  ben smith, jason jones, dillon blaney, dale kellsion, josh keylor, wren whiteseven, krys keylor, derrick haight, and many more at different times.

who is the strange band?

i had to research this. dan pinkman on bass. (excellent bass player) and mike bam-bam kelley on the drums. (crazy drummer) they were who i played with down south the other day.. very talented musicians.

what is pi?

what's left over from dessert. (3.1415926...)

where do you get your hair cut?

what a strange question? i do it myself, can't you tell.  it's horrible.

what's the biggest mistake you can make in the music business?

thinking that the world/music biz owes you something.

what's the newest song you've written?

it's called 'the lazarus dining car'.

what kind of instrumentation will you have on the next album?

hard to say, but i like the arrangements i've been playing with lately.

that should give you a hint.

what kind of computer do you have?

i'm not really sure. 'compaq' something.

is the song "ashes for... " going to be on your next cd?

i had forgotton about that song. i'm glad you reminded me. i'm not sure what's going to be on the next cd.  i just recently found the players i want to use.  i remember one time in hot springs i played that with ben and jason and i wished so dearly we had been recording it.  you can't beat some live performances. even in a studio.

murmurs.. is it a song about conviction?

it's a song about many things. maybe the conviction of the transience of life. how it slips away a great deal faster than we realize.

are there any musical groups or musicians that you would suggest listening to?

i don't listen to much new music. i'm sorry i can't help you there.

when was your first kiss?

when i was 15.

what would you suggest being included on a promo package for a band?

for the most professional looking one you can have, go all out.

8x10 glossy pic of the band. 4 song quality demo, short but thorough bio about the band. and some news press clippings and stickers, if available. all in a professional holder. good question.

so seriously, the next album?

soon, within 6 mo. my apologies for making you wait.

why do fools fall in love?

everybody plays the fool. - a.neville

a band named exodus give a big what up to einstein's in el dorado.

what advice could you offer a highly experienced musician putting together a non-violent, positive-messaged, heavy metal band?

for an experienced musician there's probably a lot you already know but here are some basics.

1. find people you really enjoying hanging out with. find friends.

2. make sure they like each other as well.

3. have people who all have the same goal. if your music is positive make sure you have positive people working with you.

4. let go of any ego or pride, it will only tear the band apart.

5. practice until your tight.

6. put together a good promo package

7. go out and viciously seek gigs everywhere..

and pray to God for help.

who's on first?

it never mattered.

when are you going to write a song about me?

i already did? didn't you hear it?

what is the 8th wonder of the world?

women.

how do you feel about the turkish govt excavating the possible site of noah's ark?

(only one person would ask me this)

i think's it's great. regardless of their findings. i think it's great to encourage people to read the real story. 

however some people believe it might be on mt. ararat.  so keep that in mind...

have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you were a girl?

yes. it would suck.

everything matters?  what happened to everything is nothing?

a good and firm question. everything is nothing.. save God. was the entire name of the album.  the sister album is coming soon, entitled nothing and everything else.  the pale sessions v1: everything matters is a surprised unplanned album full of new versions of old songs, spoken word dialogues and different arrangements (violin, cello, saxaphone, etc. ).  a very fun album being recorded right now.

everything matters because everything we do and have done affects what is and will be.

you've done a few cover songs in your time. which artist would you like to see cover one of your songs?

hmm. ben smith. prince. vanilla ice. dramarama, queen.

if you were my boyfriend and i said i was going to kill myself would you leave me or try to help me?

are you killing yourself because i'm your boyfriend? if the answer's yes, it'd be best if i left. if not then i would try to help.  because obviously i've been a pretty lousy boyfriend if you're thinking of offing yourself.  by the way, KRP RECORDS says you win the weird question of the week award.

how do you emote such passion when performing a song you've sang a 1000 times before?

songs are like vivid memories. when i play them i see the things that inspired them and what has come about since then.

it's like reminiscing.  and i don't play each song every night.  if i start to wear out a song (and i have i.e. romance is dead. after we played it at every show for 3 years straight) then i change it up tp make it more challenging to play or interesting to listen to.

good question.

are you going to take time off when your baby is born? will you continue to play music?

yes, i plan to take off most of july anticipating his arrival. and then climb slowly back on track for the latter part of summer. we're very excited, thank you!

which is the deadliest of the 7 sins?

pride. most sin can be traced back to a form of pride. (example #1 greed:  you want more money so other people look up to you. #2 vanity: you want to have the nicest dress at the ball because you want everyone to notice you.) and so on.

my girlfriend cheated on me, should i take her back?

no.

what's the last thing you drank?

water

what's your fave music genre? 70's 80's 90's 00's

depends on the time of day

where is the one place you don't remember playing?

huh?

if you were traveling west on a train going 60 mile perhour leaving las vegas where would you end up?

home.

snickers or fruitroll-up?

snickers

when you wrote "in conclusion" were you on the verge of suicide?

no, that's ridiculous.

have you ever fallen asleep driving?

a couple of times i came very close. prayers are welcome.

name all the albums you have in your head, completed or otherwise...

outakes and mistakes

the irresponsibles years

everything is nothing

everything matters/thepalesessions v1

nothingandeverythingelse.

the pale sessions v2: the unapologist

the evolution of john donne

confessions to a long playing answering machine

&

imperfections.

those are the ones i'm always working on.

where did you learn how to play guitar?

a few solitary teachers and listening to other musicicans.

updated 4.28.04

what's the best place to play?

co, ok, tx & az because they're used to new music. and ar.

what do you play through?

peavey equipment and an ibanez & alvarez guitars

what are "the pale sessions"?

an acoustic based album i'm working on

who is your favourite poet?

good question, dickenson, blake, frost, sandburg, donne, etc.

have you ever had a moustache?

not by itself, but as part of a goatee. no more though,

how long have you played music?

since i was a child

what's the last cd you listened to?

paul westerberg / mono

i broke up with my boyfriend and i miss him,

what should i do?

ask him if he feels the same and if so reconcile, if not move on.

your questions are great keep writing in.

4.9.04

why the sock on the end of your microphone stand?

long story short. i like it.

what's your favorite place to play?

the one where people show up.

do you like hecklers?

i like the nice ones.

do you were jewelry?

only my wedding ring :)

when's the next album coming?

working on it right now.

why aren't all the shows listed on the page?

some are private parties.

how many shows have you really played?

somewhere over a thousand.

updated 3.26.04

the passion of the Christ

robb says: "you're not a man if you don't cry through this film."

the new album

robb says: "what's wrong with the old ones?"

the new gigs

robb says: "they keep getting better. alas, i get tired of playing for all-the-beer-you-can-drink."

the new songs

robb says: i keep trying them out, people keep throwing things at me. they must not be ready.."

the new president

robb says: "most people aren't politically equipped to vote. fortunately that doesn't matter much with the candidates"

on the oscars

robb says: "has that already happened?"

on his favourite colour

robb says: "still blue."

updated 2.26.04