Beep beep

Thrasher Magazine, March, 2005 by Kaleb Gay

Chris Hughes: Ray Charles didn't covertly kill people in South America, so I will go with him.

What can be expected from Beep Beep live?

Chris Hughes: We get pretty sweaty. We're not very handsome live, our faces contort when we are screaming, cooing or giggling. We enjoy ourselves. I think this will appear obvious to the audience.

The Gabardine (self-titled) release is strongly considered by many to be one of Saddle Creek's most under-appreciated releases. What was the cause of the band's demise so early on?

Chris Hughes: In a nutshell, Gabardine had broken up but we all decided to record some of the songs on an eight-track for personal documentation of the band's existence. Robb heard the recording and wanted to release it on Saddle Creek. Since we were defunct there was no tour, no press, no distribution, and no jewel case. Bands break up. I don't think our reasons were interesting enough to talk about.

If a secret admirer wanted to surprise you post-show with a gift, what should that special someone have waiting for you?

Chris Hughes: A place for Beep Beep to sleep and a can of Diet Coke.

Eric Bemberger: A half-mask covering the bottom of my face to make my lips look like John Mayer's.

What makes you happy?

Chris Hughes: Getting to quit my job for tour. The eight-to-five cubicle confinement is making me crazy.