Rothbury live chat with Slightly Stoopid

(07/05/2008)

5:17

Federico Martinez:

Hey Folks. We just got word from the publicity people that Slightly Stoopid have arrived. They're setting down their bags and will be arriving shortly for the live chat.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:17 Federico Martinez

5:19

Federico Martinez:

While we're waiting, let's listen to "Bandelero," from the group's 2005 album, Closer to the Sun.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:19 Federico Martinez

5:21

[Audio file]

Bandelero-From the 2005 album Closer to the Sun Play

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:21

5:23

[Comment From Lee CormacLee Cormac: ]

Mr. Martinez. When does Stoopid perform?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:23 Lee Cormac

5:23

Federico Martinez:

7:15 at The Ranch Area

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:23 Federico Martinez

5:27

Federico Martinez:

Band is here. One sec folks.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:27 Federico Martinez

5:28

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

how many songs on the new cd

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:28 Alex van den Hoef

5:29

RyanMoran:

we have 21 tracks on the new cd...mostly new, but a few re-releases...

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:29 RyanMoran

5:29

[Comment From Lee CormacLee Cormac: ]

Whaddya think of ROTHBURY, and what's the largest crowd you've played in front of?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:29 Lee Cormac

5:30

De La:

rothbury has a great vibe...i caught a couple of cool acts today and the weather is perfect. the largest crowd we've seem is upward of 30k.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:30 De La

5:30

De La:

seen

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:30 De La

5:31

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

How's the vibe around the festival right now?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:31 Mike

5:31

RyanMoran:

fun, hot, green....

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:31 RyanMoran

5:32

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

First off you guys are ill, ryan you got mad skills on the drums and kyle and miles you gouys got ill voices, c money and dela is one of the dopest horn sections, and og you percussion and beat boxing haha...i hope you guys never stop making cds

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:32 Alex van den Hoef

5:32

RyanMoran:

thanks alex. we will continue to make music as long as you come and see us play.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:32 RyanMoran

5:32

[Comment From toby from orlandotoby from orlando: ]

hey miles why don't you ever paly open road i've been asking in new smyrna at the acoustic show in ny and south carolina chicago and so on? what up/

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:32 toby from orlando

5:33

RyanMoran:

miles is sitting across the room from us right now, but yeah, why don't we play that jam....it's one of my faves too. it happens once in a while.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:33 RyanMoran

5:34

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

will your set today feature some new songs or will you stick to older material?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:34 Mike

5:35

De La:

we're gonna mix it up as always.....we'll probably hit a few choice cuts from the new release.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:35 De La

5:35

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

brother i flew from toronto to LA just to come to your new years eve party

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:35 Alex van den Hoef

5:35

RyanMoran:

coooooool. fun night, don't remember much.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:35 RyanMoran

5:35

De La:

did you get sprayed with champsgne?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:35 De La

5:35

[Comment From toby from orlandotoby from orlando: ]

hey rymo i still think you should had wooped kyle in myrtle beach on your b day

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:35 toby from orlando

5:35

De La:

excuse my typing everyone

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:35 De La

5:36

RyanMoran:

i may have....no comment....don't remember that one either...i don't have a drinking problem MOM!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:36 RyanMoran

5:37

[Comment From toby from orlandotoby from orlando: ]

hey og been talking with scotty from the supervillians and we agree you are the man!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:37 toby from orlando

5:37

De La:

yeah, love those supervillians too!!!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:37 De La

5:38

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

any chance you guys are going to be making your way out to Toronto any time soon?? also if you ever have a chance check out Beyond Decay theyre full length cd just came out

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:38 Alex van den Hoef

5:38

RyanMoran:

sure...probably soon. i'm not sure

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:38 RyanMoran

5:39

Federico Martinez:

hey guys tell us about your new cd?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:39 Federico Martinez

5:40

De La:

its such a great mix of the old sound and the new.....lots of really great writing and performances....hope you love it!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:40 De La

5:40

RyanMoran:

lots of new and semi-new tracks. we have recorded some old staples from the live show. some oldies but goodies. sexual healing....

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:40 RyanMoran

5:40

Federico Martinez:

is there a particular track you'd like us to play from the new cd?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:40 Federico Martinez

5:41

De La:

the TRAIN!!!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:41 De La

5:41

[Audio file]

09 - train 1 Play

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:41

5:41

RyanMoran:

the train. we've been doing this one live for a bit now.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:41 RyanMoran

5:41

RyanMoran:

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:41 RyanMoran

5:41

De La:

you'll probably get to hear it tonight at rothbury!!!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:41 De La

5:41

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

Did you guys record at Total Access again? and is there any special guests on the cd

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:41 Alex van den Hoef

5:42

De La:

yes we did...love that room. lots of guests, particularly from inner circle....wicked!!!!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:42 De La

5:43

RyanMoran:

total access is like our home base. we also recorded at the circle house in florida. it's the amazing house you see on mtv on the pop recording segments. fun and tennis. and yes, i kicked everyone's ass at tennis.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:43 RyanMoran

5:43

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

Also, who is best surfer in the band?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:43 Alex van den Hoef

5:43

De La:

i beat you once or twice

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:43 De La

5:43

RyanMoran:

come on man.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:43 RyanMoran

5:44

De La:

i dont surf....yet!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:44 De La

5:44

RyanMoran:

...uh, yeah....

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:44 RyanMoran

5:44

Federico Martinez:

you guys are kicking off a big tour in august?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:44 Federico Martinez

5:44

RyanMoran:

i love to surf. i surf as much as possible. 20+ years drinking salt water, and getting some good ones.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:44 RyanMoran

5:45

RyanMoran:

yes. big run with peppah and sly and robbie. coming soon to a town near you.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:45 RyanMoran

5:45

De La:

yes in vegas....vegas baby vegas....who's meetin us at the pool for drinks??!!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:45 De La

5:45

[Comment From toby from orlandotoby from orlando: ]

hey rymo do you know my uncle bud llamas from hunting beach and black flys?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:45 toby from orlando

5:46

RyanMoran:

i know bud. he's the man.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:46 RyanMoran

5:46

De La:

fo sho

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:46 De La

5:46

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

Thats super dope, whenever i fly to la i always usually just stay in manhattan beach or hermosa

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:46 Alex van den Hoef

5:46

RyanMoran:

coooool. that's fun.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:46 RyanMoran

5:46

De La:

you should check out SD too...

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:46 De La

5:47

De La:

great drive down the coast from LA

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:47 De La

5:47

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

yeee im really looking forward to sometime this summer but i cant get to any of your concerts in time and it pisses me fof

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:47 Alex van den Hoef

5:48

RyanMoran:

we are headlining the SUMMER TAILGATE PARTY!!!! lots of west coast, east coast and mountain region dates. we are doing 3k - 9k ampitheaters.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:48 RyanMoran

5:49

RyanMoran:

booooo that. sux. stay positive.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:49 RyanMoran

5:49

[Comment From Alex van den HoefAlex van den Hoef: ]

last one i saw was with 311...are they cool dudes?

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:49 Alex van den Hoef

5:49

De La:

there has got to be one in there you can get to....we hope to see you

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:49 De La

5:50

De La:

gracious, but not overly personable.....i was a fan in high school so it was cool to be out there with them

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:50 De La

5:50

RyanMoran:

to tell you the truth we travelled with them for two weeks and never really hung out with them. a bit of a let down, but the way it is. i'm a fan of chad's drumming. he's great.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:50 RyanMoran

5:50

[Comment From toby from orlandotoby from orlando: ]

we were just out their for coachella festival kicked ass!

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:50 toby from orlando

5:50

RyanMoran:

yep. coachie's a fun one.

Saturday July 5, 2008 5:50 RyanMoran

5:50

RyanMoran:

hot as hell 2.