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After a few mishaps, and many questions being lost in transit, we finally got a short interview with Blair, John, and Adam of The Jealous Sound. Click READ MORE to see their thoughts on pants, Henry Rollins, my grandparents, and more.

In more Jealous Sound news, the band is hitting the road for the next month or so heading all across America. They'll be sharing the stage with The Stereo, Armor For Sleep, and The New Trust [mbrs. of The Velvet Teen/Benton Falls], among others - click READ MORE for their full tour itinerary.

Lastly, don't forget to read my review of their latest record, Kill Them With Kindness, here.



  Who are you, and what do you do in this band?
  Blair Shehan....guitar and vocals.
  John McGinnis....bass guitar, backing vocals
  Adam Wade....drums

  Describe your band to my grandparents.
  Blair: (haha) Oh no....
  Adam:  You know, it's like rock and roll. 

  Tell your best tour story.  Bonus points for nudity.
  I was actually thinking about this the other day.  (Adam chimes in saying "Henry Rollins loaded up our gear once in Jawbox.  He thought we were going too slow").  Kumar (Mr. Littlejeans) introducing us in San Francisco at Bottom of the Hill was pretty damn cool.

  If you could prevent one death, would it be Kurt Cobain's or John Lennon's, and why?
  John Lennon...because he's John Lennon!

  What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in your life?
  John:  That's for me to know and you to find out. 
  Adam:  Get to know me a little better.

  What was the first thing you've ever stolen?
  Blair: I stole a new-wave broach when I was in junior high.

  What was the second record you ever bought?
  Blair: Wow, that is a tough question.  I think it was 7 Seconds, "Walk Together, Rock Together".  I was probably 15.

  Who can't you get out of your stereo recently?
  Blair: Probably that first Belle and Sebastian record, "If You're Feeling Sinister".
  Adam:  Venus and Mars by Paul McCartney
  John: This little gremlin named Mogwai. He won't leave.

  Don't you hate pants?
  Then what's left?

  This is a free space, like in Bingo - write whatever you want here.
  Thanks.  San Diego was fun.  We're off to Arizona.  Hope to see you soon!  Send a postcard.


JEALOUS SOUND TOURDATES
August 2 - Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse w/ The Stereo
August 4 - El Paso, TX @ Regal Begal w/ The Stereo
August 5 - Austin, TX @ Emo's w/ Pretty The Quick Black Eyes, The Stereo
August 6 - Houston, TX @ Fat Cats w/ The Stereo
August 7 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Rotolo's w/ The Stereo
August 8 - Orlando, FL @ Will Pub w/ the Stereo
August 9 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum w/ The Stereo
August 10 - Atlanta, GA @ Echo Lounge w/ The Stereo
August 12 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
August 13 - Greensboro, NC @ Aces Basement (2428 High Point Rd)
August 14 - Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head (203 Davis St)
August 15 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave)
August 16 - Irvington, NJ @ Cricket Club w/ The New Trust
August 17 - New York, NY @ Continental w/ The New Trust
August 19 - Boston, MA @ Middle East (upstairs) w/ The New Trust
August 20 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place (47 East Mohawk St) w/ The New Trust
August 21 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop w/ The New Trust
August 22 - Hamtramck (Detroit), MI @ Smalls (10339 Conant Street)
August 23 - Chicago, IL @ Fireside Bowl
August 24 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Cactus Club
August 25 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club w/ The New Trust, End Transmission
August 26 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabes Oasis (330 East Washington)
August 27 - Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge w/ Armor For Sleep
August 28 - Boulder, CO @ Tulagi (1129 13th Street) w/ Armor For Sleep
August 29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court w/ Armor For Sleep
August 30 - Bozeman, MT @ Filling Station w/ Armor For Sleep
September 1 - Seattle, WA @ Studio 7 w/ Armor For Sleep
September 2 - Portland, OR @ Meow Meow w/ Armor For Sleep
September 4 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill w/ Armor For Sleep
September 5 - Los Gatos, CA @ Los Gatos Outhouse w/ Armor For Sleep
September 6 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre w/ Armor For Sleep, Kissing
Tigers
September 7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour w/ Armor For Sleep