Interviews

River City High

Interview with ... on Nov 30, 1999 by Archive Bot

PB: Playing Warped Tour 2001 had to be quite a thrill. What are some of the more memorable moments you guys had on the tour, and would you do it again in the future? Was it all you expected it to be?
RCH: Fuck yeah man, it was amazing! Just playing in front of all those people was the best. It was exhausting, but like a travelling circuis. I can't wait to do it again next summer.

PB: Your debut full-length "River City High Won't Turn Down" is slated to come out in September. What can we expect in this album compared to your past releases. What if River City High does "turn down" can I get a refund?
RCH: It's tighter and more direct than our other releases. We have a solid line-up now that has toured for over a year straight. It shows in the songs, and it's mixed in the red so you won't have to worry about a refund.

PB: Panties or thongs and why?
RCH: Come on now, thongs, unless we are talking about cotton panties.

PB: The punk rock/emo scene is ever evolving. I find it troubling that a young band like Sum-41 who hasn't worked nearly as hard as bands such as NOFX, Rancid, and Pennywise is somewhat taking over the punk scene. What are your thoughts on the punk music being popular. Do you feel the popularity sometimes changes a bands sound?
RCH: Many things change a band's sound, and success is often one. Sum 41 has an audience of their own now, but I would never go so far as to say NOFX is lacking in that department. There is a lot of room out there for every band to be huge, it's all kind of relative. 

PB: Dashboard Confessional or Further Seems Forever and why?
RCH: Whoa now, that is like fighting over which sibling is your favorite. We have toured with both and we love them all.

PB: I read you guys will be touring with The Impossibles in September. Are you slated to play with any other bands, and where can we look forward to seeing you guys play?
RCH: The tour is us, Impossibles and Recover. We will be out in the midwest and west.

PB: Tell me a joke......
RCH: What's the difference between apple pie and your moms pussy? I will eat the crust out of apple pie.

PB: Lastly, here's your chance to explain to those folks who haven't seen you yet, why they should come out and see you next time your in town.
RCH: Everyone loves picks hitting them in the face, and watching a bunch of hot heads showing off. I even fell down on stage last week.