Who?? The Samples
Lead singer Sean Kelly
Keyboardist Karl Dietel
In support of their new album, "Black and White," The Samples will be at The Granada Sept. 7, tickets are $9.73, all ages, doors open at 7 p.m.
Q&A
Is it true the former star of the Problem Child movie series is a roadie for your band?
Kelly: "Very true. His name is Michael Oliver and he's the nicest guy. I knew someone at a talent agency who asked me who I'd like to meet and I said the kid from Problem Child: I got his e-mail address and corresponded with him for a while. We met and eventually I offered him a job. He's taking a break and won't be on this tour."
Has he apologized for Problem Child 2?
Dietel: "I know he turned down Problem Child 3, a pattern was forming."
Kelly: (Completely serious) "That's my favorite one."
random act of kindness." Kelly; "I think Dr. Phil would, but I don't like that guy. He's not a good therapist."
Who could eat more hotdogs, Oprah or Dr. Phil? Dietet: "Oprah would eat more hotdogs if it was a
Are you "gellin'" or do you want to punch the guy who says he is?
Dietel: "I can't punch a guy. Freedom of speech."
Kelly: "There'd probably be some punching going on."
Does "Blue Wings Rising" sound like the name of a Christian rock band or an advertising campaign
for a college football team?
Dietet: "What if it was a Christian football team?"
Kelly: "Blue wings? Well, I like birds.
I like that slogan."
Do you remember me from the 4 shows I've been to? I was the tall guy in the back, drunk and singing along.
Dietel: "Yea, I remember you from the whole last tour." Kelly; (Serious again) "Are you the guy that faked an interview so you can apologize for hitting one of the guys in the band with a beer can?"
by Chris Crawford
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Signs of Life
722 Massachusetts St.
Q and A with Clay Belcher, store owner.
Q: What kind of coffee do you serve?
A: All traditional expresso drinks, several flavors of coffee, frozen blended mocha and lattes, Jones soda, and much more!
Q: What about specialty drinks?
A: The Jumping Monkey, which is an ice mocha with banannas,
and we also serve Fair Trade coffee.
Q: What's your favorite?
A: Probably the Jumping Monkey or the Americano
Q: What's your price range for coffee?
A: $1 to$ 3.50
Q: When are you open?
A: 7am to 11pm Monday through Saturday
Q: How long have you been open?
A: About a year and a half
Q: How's the atmosphere?
A: We get a lot of college students. We're located in a historic downtown building, and I think we provide a warm, friendly, inviting atmosphere.
Q: What makes Signs of Life unique?
A: We're actually a bookstore, art gallery, and coffee shop in one. Customers like to lounge around and read books, study, or talk about art while they drink coffee. We also have free wireless internet, and every Friday night we feature live music from a variety of genres, from classical to jazz.
by Matt Beat