Holy Shit - Set and Setting! Where do I begin?
If you haven't seen Set and Setting you should be ashamed of yourself. However, you can correct this situation in the near future, as they are playing October 17th at Crowbar in Ybor City with their heroes, Mono (from Japan,) and December 13th at the Orpheum in Ybor w/ Torche.
In the meantime, check out a few of their tracks on Set and Setting's Bandcamp page.
I finally worked up the courage to ask Shane if he would answer a few questions for the Bacon and Beer Blog and he was surprisingly willing to participate. Set and Setting is definitely my favorite band rockin' Tampa Bay these days and I was really pleased when he said yes. Along with the k-nowledge he dropped, I learned he's 24 years old, was born in Atlanta GA, raised in Valrico, FL and moved to St. Pete in 2006. It's these kinds of personal tidbits that raise the bar of Pork/Barley-Based Journalism.
In the meantime, check out a few of their tracks on Set and Setting's Bandcamp page.
I finally worked up the courage to ask Shane if he would answer a few questions for the Bacon and Beer Blog and he was surprisingly willing to participate. Set and Setting is definitely my favorite band rockin' Tampa Bay these days and I was really pleased when he said yes. Along with the k-nowledge he dropped, I learned he's 24 years old, was born in Atlanta GA, raised in Valrico, FL and moved to St. Pete in 2006. It's these kinds of personal tidbits that raise the bar of Pork/Barley-Based Journalism.
I have never really been a fan of SNL for whatever reason. However, I have seen the Chris Farley SNL collection, and it's one of the funniest things I have ever seen. I would have loved to party with that dude.
2) Why do you think generations of seniors haven't tired of Bingo?
Because it's fun, duh.
3) What's your typical breakfast at your favorite greasy spoon?
Eggs Benedict if I can afford it/if they have it. Since you say greasy though, I'd say a big ol' plate of biscuits and gravy with some got damned grits on the side. I like anything that can be considered a burrito too. Oh and definitely a Bloody Mary with a shit-ton of olives.
4) Is there an album that you bought, but after a while, just plain got sick of?
Creed's "Human Clay." I have listened to "Higher" so many times that I got sick of the incredible musicianship and threw away my 12" Limited Edition Clear/Gold vinyl a few days ago. Right in the dumpster, it's too good.
5) Ever get stung by a jellyfish or had any other unpleasant interaction with marine life?
No, but marine life has had unpleasant interactions with me. Let's just say fish cooked by some locals on an island isn't always a great choice.
6) National League or American League?
7) What beer pairs perfectly with a Set and Setting show?
I'd say a nice high ABV India Pale Ale would probably put you in the right state of mind. The more euphoric the better, I imagine. I prefer the Harpoon Leviathan IPA, or the Great Divide Hercules Double IPA if you're looking for specifics.
8) In your opinion, what band that influences you is the most under-appreciated?
Mono. This band is insanely good (honestly cannot believe that we are playing with them), and they apparently aren't as popular as I imagined them to be. In my opinion they are the best instrumental band out there. Yes, over Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, blah blah etc. and are playing at the Crowbar in Tampa for $10. They are incredible, from Japan, and are playing in Florida for $10. This is insane to me especially considering the Explosions show we played here recently was like 30 bucks or something and at a sold out 1,800 capacity venue. Mono is definitely appreciated by many, but definitely overlooked by many as well. I could rant about stuff like this for hours, but I won't bore you.
9) Do you think applying bacon grease to your pulse points would attract females?
Yes. The hungry kind.
10) How much should one tip their barber?
Barber? I haven't gotten a real haircut in almost 5 years, I don't even remember what the standard moral code for that is.
