Vassar Davis - Bass, Vocals
Katie McAllister - Vocals, Percussion, Drums, Guitar
Matt Wilken - Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals
KATIE McALLISTER: I have been singing since I can remember. When I was little I would sit at the dining room table with headphones on and rock to The Monkeys, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, and Tiffany. YES, Tiffany the eighties one-hit wonder.
I would sing so loudly that my parents would have to yell at me to quiet down. I was also in choir and told once that I could be heard over everyone else, I am still not quite sure if that was a complement, but I take it as one anyway.
I started playing guitar about 7 years ago, influenced by my best friend Sarah. The first song I learned was "Blackbird" by The Beatles. I played that for a year, over and over again until it was CLOSE to perfect. Then I started writing my own stuff.
When I play music, I put all of my energy into the lyrics and feel the way that the words move me. I have always related to the lyrical aspect of songs more so than the music itself. I find Bob Dylan very inspiring. He is a teacher. Like an author of a fairy tale, kinda, in the way that there is way more to the story than what is on the surface. Ani DiFranco is another incredible lyricist. She has so much to say and the fear to say it is not there, in the music, anyway. I absolutely love The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac and most all classic rock music. I grew up listening to it.
I like a lot of other stuff too though. Rilo Kiley, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, John Butler Trio, stuff like that. I love being introduced to new music. Old music, too.
I adore the guys I play with. They are my other relationship. We have been together for a year and a half now and we have never actually fought. When we first got together, I could feel it was right. The way we play together, are able to read each other, and respect each other is incredible. I think it is heard when we play. I love this band and don’t see myself ever being an adulteress.
The most memorable thing that ever happened to me at a show was when we were asked to sign autographs by some kids who really liked our music. I was asked to sign 2 drumsticks, an arm and a chest. The guys were so jealous that I got a boob signing before they did. It was funny.