Interviews: Hot Water Music

Posted by scott on Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 9:57 PM (EDT)

Here's another interview in my "ask random questions to random bands at Warped" series. In this installment, I talked to a very sweaty and very drunk Chris Wollard of Hot Water Music after they finished their afternoon set. Click READ MORE for the goods, and try to imagine his answers being incredibly slurred. For more information on Hot Water Music, head on over to HWMRock.com.
Scott: State your name, what band you're in, and what you play.
Chris: I'm Wollard, and I play guitar in… for Hot Water Music.
S: Who's been your favorite band to watch so far on the tour?
C: Consistently?
S: Yeah.
C: Well, it would have to be a draw between Flogging Molly and the Line. The Line isn't on the tour anymore, they left early, but… they were fucking awesome. Right now, Flogging Molly.
S: Who do you recommend to go see?
C: Flogging Molly, Morgan Heritage who already played, fuckin' Bosstones who are playin' right now, Bad Religion, NOFX… Thursday already played… but I think the side stage is where all the action is, I think.
S: Do you guys play the same setlist every day, or do you throw it around?
C: Not a chance.
S: Not a chance?
C: Different every day.
S: What do you think about people who play the same setlist every show?
C: I'm not in their band. [laughs]
S: If there was one song you wish you never would have written, what would it have been?
C: Ha ha ha… No comment.
S: What's one band you wish you could tour with, past or present?
C: Past or present?
S: Yeah, any band in the history of the world.
C: Does it have to be a band?
S: Uhh… Well, throw out a na-
C: Robert Johnson.
S: Oh, that'd be aweso-
C: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
S: Alright. That would be awes-
C: Guided By Voices.
S: That'd be coo-
C: Built To Spill. Belle and Sebastian.
S: Ha, alright. And lastly-
C: Radiohead. Right now, Radiohead.
S: Right now Radiohead? And lastly, why should someone come watch your band over somebody else?
[pause for a long time]
C: Fuck, I dunno. [laughs]
S: Okay, finally lastly, are you drunk right now?
C: Not as drunk as I was when I went on!

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Someone (July 28, 2002)

i feel dumber for reading that

Someone (July 28, 2002)

its funny that he said they dont play the same set every day because i saw them in phoenix and sandiego and it was the exact same set

4131 (July 29, 2002)

I saw them on Warped in both Denver and Billings and they played almost different sets. I think "free radio gainesville " was the only repeat.

Someone (August 6, 2002)

not quite . wake up .

Someone (July 29, 2002)

You should ask some bands if they ever switch instruments before they go on, to see if anyone would notice. We used to do that in band when there was a substitute teacher. Lol.

Someone (July 29, 2002)

Hahaha band hahaha! yeah woohoo band!

Someone (July 29, 2002)

Woooo!!!! Take a step back from the edge you crazy mother fucker!!!

Someone (July 29, 2002)

This one time in band camp we switched insturments and it was soo funny

Someone (July 29, 2002)

I interviewed Chuck on the BR tour and it was a lot better than this. sandiegopunk.com if you want to read it.

maverick (scott) (July 29, 2002)

Not that we're trying to outdo each other here... Jeez, you guys take any opportunity to get in plugs. Ridiculous. -Scott

Someone (July 29, 2002)

I have never actually plugged any of my interviews here before. And I didnt mean it as a diss to your interview, I was just saying mine was longer and a little more in depth and I think anyone that likes HWM might want to read it. I didnt think you'd get all pissy about it, cause I actually respect the hell out of what you guys do, Im so glad we dont have a message board thing cause I dont know if I could take the crap people say about everything you do. But whatever man, take it wrong if you like but thats not how I meant it.

Someone (July 29, 2002)

do us all a favour and stick to news reports only! really, the most pathetic piece of trash i have ever read. ever considered that nobody wanted to talk with you? why the hell are u publishing this crap??? poor, seriously!

THEme (July 29, 2002)

They post it because I read it mutha fucka! And if you don't like then I'll kill you! Or you can just not read it, it's your choice. -Me

Someone (July 30, 2002)

damn true! useless piece of trash - waste of space and bandwidth....

ambiotical_sophisticrat (July 29, 2002)

stop complaining about how this isnt news. you dont HAVE to read it jackasses.

Someone (July 31, 2002)

I'd like to tell everyone that "Caution", the upcoming HWM record, is availabel for download on MiRC. D/w the program at www.mirc.com Then, go to one of these 2 channels to get it!! #punkwhore or #punkhq It's really good, the playtime is 36:22.

Someone (July 31, 2002)

i got mirc client. what i do when i connect to the channel? i have no clue...

Someone (August 2, 2002)

I already checked Punkwhore, they dont have it up anymore. Just type /server irc.prison.net then /join #punkhq