- - - - Likwid Blü Vince Beaman vocals Jodi Detomaso percussion Justin Crandall guitar Erik Sorensen bass - - - -

Justin ~ Erik ~ Vince ~ Jodi

PK - Where were you all born and raised ?
Jodi  ~ Vince, Justin and Myself were all born and raised in St Francis, MN.
Erik  ~ And I was born and raised in New Brighton, MN.

PK - When and how did the band come together ?

PK - Do you have a favoride  Likwid Blü   song ?
Jodi ~ Blame
Vince ~ From the Inside
Erik ~ Epsilon
Justin ~ Heller  (the new song)

PK - Vince, do you or have you played a musical instrument ?
Vince ~ Trombone and Recorder in Elementary school. Also guitar.

PK - When did Jodi take up drums (percussion) and have you played any
 other musical instruments ?
Jodi ~ I took up drums when I was seventeen and have played the flute for a year,
 the trumpet for a year and the piano for five years.

PK - Justin, have you ever played the violin, harp or other string instrument ?
Justin ~ No, but I would love to learn how to play the banjo. That would rock.

PK - What would Jodi like to say about her drum kit ?

PK - How did you find the bass as your choice of instrument ?
Erik ~ When I joined the orchestra, I wanted to play the bass, but was too short.
So I played the cello. Thus, I went and bought an electric bass, cause short people
can play those.

PK - What direction or goals do you sense the band is heading towards ?
All ~ We basicly do this for fun, because we love doing what we are doing.
We of course hope it goes somewhere by getting paid and big things like that.

PK - What are some of your favoride local minnesota bands?
Jodi ~ I'm a fan of Gordy Kuntson from the Steve Miller band who teaches
 at Music Tech college.
All ~ Downside of Truth, Sound and Fury, Two Ton Crunch, Allies in Chaos,
  Last Ditch Effort . . .

PK - What are some of your musical influences - bands and musicians pass and present ?
All ~ Pantera, Kill Switch Engage, Pink Floyd, In Flames, Bob Marley . . .

PK - Who are some of the drummers that Jodi likes, admire or find interesting ?
Jodi ~ Gordy Knutson from the Steve Miller band and Vinnie Paul of
  Pantera-Damage Plan.

PK - Justin, who are some of your favorite guitar players ?
Justin ~ Dime Bag Durrel (Pantera) Mark Tramontie (Creed) Durin Mulkanin
(System of a Down) Chris Winter (Downside of Truth) Jimmy Page (Led Zep)
Eric Claptin and the list could go on. But, this my top list.

PK - Jodi, how many drum sticks do you bring to a show ?
Jodi ~ Well, at least three pairs of the size I use and theres
  always more different sizes in the stick bag.

PK - What form of musical training have you had and/or are pursuing ?
Jodi ~ Had lessons for a year and then went to Music Tech college and graduated with
  my professional musicins course diploma in percussion.
Erik ~ I had six years orchestra and one year self taught bass.
Justin ~ Took lessons on guitar for a year and went to Music Tech for production.
Vince ~ I was in choir from sixth grade through my senior year in college.

PK - Are you always working on new lyrics, new material and band ideas ?
Vince ~ Always, I have notebooks of lyrics. I carry a small book with me in case I come up with a lyric to write down. As for band ideas, I do our website, flyers and so forth.

PK - I hear Jodi was a soccer gal before you took up drums.
  How was that experience and how does it compare to being in a band ?

PK - Erik, is playing with 'Likwid Blu' your first band expierence ?
Erik ~ Yes, and it's nothing short of incredible and the Red Sea show was my
  second show ever.

PK -  Erik, being new with the band, how are things going so far ?
Erik ~ I think they're going great. We mix really well. I think my influences and style
will really help to make the band grow.

PK - Do you think Jodi will ever need a monster large drum kit ?
Jodi ~ I don't think I need it, because I believe that a good drummer can make a three piece set sound much like a ten piece set. I will get more toms and cymbals to add different sounds and effects. But, I don't really need a large kit.

PK - How did you come up with the name  Likwid Blü ' and the title of your four
   song EP 'Paradigm Shift' ?

PK - Can you think of any words you would never use in a song ?
Vince ~ "Donkey Raping Shit Eater". I'll use what I need to get my point
  and feelings across.

PK - What kind of guitar or guitars do you have and is there one on your wish list ?
Justin ~ I play all Schecters. Best damn guitar Ive played. If their was a guitar I would like to have it would be a Schecter Scorpian Extended Scale. That would be sweet as hell.

PK - Would Jodi like to write the lyrics to a song at some point ?
Jodi ~ I've thought about it, but honestly I'm not the best at it. Something to think about.

PK - What would you like the crowd to be doing as you play your live show ?
All ~ Jumping around, cheering, making noise up close and personal.

PK - Does anyone in the band like math questions ?
All ~ Music is Math !

PK - Off the wall question - have you ever milked a cow ?
Erik ~ I milked a dairy goat.

Likwid Blü is based in Minnesota

www.likwidblu.com