Live Facebook Q&A, 24 - 27 April 2018 Options

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Mark your calendars! +LIVE+ are logging on this week for a FB Q&A and to chat with YOU about their upcoming summer tour with @CountingCrows!

Pat - 4/24 @ 10am PST/1pm EST
Ed - 4/25 @ 10am PST/1pm EST
Chad G. - 4/26 @ 10am PST/1pm EST
Chad T. - 4/27 @ 10am PST/1pm EST

https://twitter.com/Freaks4Live/status/988490844117270528

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Chad T Q and A

Wish I could ask u a question but no one ever responds. But live is my fav band
I'm relying right now!
repying

Jimmy Lang - The distance between two towns is 380 km. At the same moment, a passenger car and a truck start moving towards each other from different towns. They meet 4 hours later. If the car drives 5 km/hr faster than the truck, what are their speeds?
huh?
You win the internet!

What is the bands thoughts on the change of words in operation spirit and selling the drama? Does the fact that the members have different faiths ever cause conflict?
Okay, okay...in fact, the words mean new things over time. they change as we grow older and experience new things.

Are you guys gonna come up to Canada? We need to hear some old cuts from Mental Jewelry up here in southern Alberta!!! I love your playing - NEED to see you guys perform! So much spirit. Thanks for being an inspiration!
I have many great memories of Canada! I've made lots of friends up there and can't wait to return.

My four year old has a Starwars guitar and loves it. What got you into playing the guitar and how old were you?
10-years old

Hey Chad proud york city resident here! I wanted to know now that they parking garage across from the Yorktowne hotel has been remodeled does this mean we'll never hear you guys preform shit towne again?
gotta live...

Hi CT,
What’s your favorite song to play on stage? I always really enjoy to see you perform Lakini’s juice ?? but I’m curious for your answer...
I’m sorry that I will be missing your performance at Bospop in july. Hope I’ll manage to get tickets for your European Tour in 2019. ??
Have a great day!
White, Discussion...although, I've been loving The Distance too

Chad, can you all please come down to El Paso, TX? We're a big rocking city with lots of love for bands like Live, Filter, and more!
Sounds great! i love me some TX!

Your tour with Counting Crows this summer .. are you guys doing new stuff or mixing in some older albums?
I'm looking forward to new songs! but yes, we'll play lots of hits too.

Super excited to see you guys play Hershey on Aug 10th! I'll be in the 3rd row!! It also happens to be my first wedding anniversary that day. Any chance Dance With You is on the setlist??
Hmmm....not sure about that. I'll have to call the boys in the band.

Hi Chad! So happy you guys are back together!! How do we find out about meet and greets for the tour this summer?
There are no package m&g this summer as far as I know. LIVE always tries to find our fans anyway!

Third times a charm! Are you going to headline Hershey since you’ll be back home? You guys were my first solo concert at Hershey when I was 16!
That's not really up to me...I just play the guitar!

Hi Chad! Hope you are doing well. I love that you guys make a point to support nonprofit organizations that do such amazing work. Do you ever get tired of being so awesome? ?? also, if you are still working on the set list for this summer, this is my official vote for FLOW. ????
Setlist: yes, Ed and I are talking about what songs to play. Last year, we focused on some of the early tunes but right now, I'm excited new songs!

I would still love to record a track at Think Loud Studios before I die/the Earth explodes, haha. Is the studio accepting paying customers this year?
Also, do you ever listen back on The Death of a Dictionary? Dropping Saviour for a Day or Ball and Chain into a setlist would freak the Freaks out big time!!
thinkloudstudios.com

G’day CT,
(Thought I’d go deep with the questions, bare with me haha)
You’ve mentioned (2010) that whilst touring London for Songs From Black Mountain you had dinner with Metallica and in particular had a pretty deep and meaningful with Lars Ulrich.
“Metallica had just released “Some Kind Of Monster” and I was fascinated by his willingness to break up his own band in order save their integrity. As we got deeper into the bottle, so did our discussions about my personal discord within my band. Lars told me I had no choice. The only way to save Live was to abort the mission and leave the band. My head was spinning.”
Q: Have you had a chance to speak to Lars since +LIVE+ has reconnected with Ed, and talk about this night. If not would you like to speak with Lars one day again as a follow up?
Looking back now you must’ve had a lot of respect for Lars, to tell it like it is, despite your head spinning. It would seem in (2018) hindsight it was a masterstroke to ultimately disband (despite going though immense heartache, pain, anger) as it’s honestly helped you find your childhood chemistry / magical spark with again Ed, would you agree?
Secondly I asked Ed in his Q&A what was his favourite REM song and he said “Begin The Begin” and looking at my notes that I’ve kept you’ve mentioned your first ever recording as a band (aged 15) was 1986 a session with engineer Mike Couch recording: Pretty In Pink (Psychedelic Furs), Begin The Begin (R.E.M.) and Boys Don’t Cry (The Cure).
Q: What was it about REM that really struck a cord with the band into doing a cover at age 15? Would you ever consider doing an REM cover in your live set to honour them and the influence they’ve had on you over 3 decades? I’d love to hear +LIVE+ do a cover of “The Great Beyond” one day.
It’s a wonderful thing to see +LIVE+ back and sounding better than ever. Speaking from personal experience your USA fans are in for a REAL treat with the CC tour; I hope they really get behind you and get along to a show. 70 mins is still going to provide fans with a kick arse performance!
Can’t wait to hear the new music CT, ROCK ON! ??
No, I've seen Lars since the band reformed BUT I did hang with Dave Grohl (who was also there) and told him the entire story over several rounds of drinks!

i cant wait for the new album, how would you compare it to other also any sneaky clips for us anxious fans
So Ed and I got drunk and posted a tune a few weeks back...then the higher powers pulled it down! We love being sent to the principles office

Hi Chad! So excited for the tour and the Q&A opportunity! I have really enjoyed seeing you interact with Zak on stage during The Distance...are you enjoying having Zak (and Robin) with you and what to they add to the band? So happy LIVE is together again. What a lesson for us all about friendship & forgiveness! Can’t wait to see you guys in Tampa, WPB and Jax!!! PS...is there any chance I can get a ThinkLoud studio tour when I’m in PA? ??
Yes, having Zak and Robin has added an entirely new dynamic to the band. It's been incredible! We've been having so much fun and really isn't that the point of being in a rock band - FUN!!

What is a “must have” for you after a gig? Be it food or drink.
Whiskey

What music do your kids like listening to and have they been influenced by your tastes?
My daughters love music...I got huge props for taking them to Lollapalooza last year! Like all kids their tastes are a bit younger than mine BUT I did have Delilah rocking out to Whole Lotta Love just yesterday morning.

Hi Chad, where does that energy come from SMH
coffee, booze, etc

What is the one piece of guitar gear you couldn't live without?
Ruby Lou Jazzmaster

Favorite alias name at a hotel you have used?
All alias' have been anagrams - with secret meanings

Do you have plans to play on the Tonight show or the like? Is that something you all enjoy doing?
Television is always a rush...who knows when that will happen.

Will you all release a deluxe remastered edition of Throwing Copper anytime soon?
good idea

If you guys could cover one Led Zeppelin song , which would it be?
Greta Van Fleet seems to have this covered! And yes, I like this band!!!

If you weren’t a guitar player, what would you do?
We'll I'm so thankful to have invested in my local community in York....we have tons of amazing employees and friends who work for our various companies...AND most important is being a dad!

Hey, Chad. Big fan of your’s and Live’s! What’s your fave boutique amp?
Diaz CD-100 and I just purchased the new Fender high wattage Twin (Joe Bonamassa)

Greatest gig you have ever played? Woodstock ?
Definitely not Woodstock...how about our very first show in an areana...George Dome - thanks Atlanta!

Hi Chad. Will there ever be a 2nd Gracious Few album?
I loved it so much!
For now, I can barely handle keeping up with LIVE but ya never know.

Any idea on possible release date for the dvd?
hmmm....don't know about this.

Chad, who were your biggest influences? Looking forward to seeing you this summer!!
I would say that entire scene at CBGB's - Television, Ramones, Talking Heads, and on and on. There is a spirit in this music that is missing today AND we're going to jump on bring that rock n roll back.

If you could play one gig in another band, who would it be?
Rolling Stones

Five favorite countries to tour?
how do you pick a favorite?

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Hi CT,
What’s your favorite song to play on stage? I always really enjoy to see you perform Lakini’s juice ?? but I’m curious for your answer...
I’m sorry that I will be missing your performance at Bospop in july. Hope I’ll manage to get tickets for your European Tour in 2019. ??
Have a great day!
White, Discussion...although, I've been loving The Distance too

The Distance is definately on the set list. Ed mentioned it and Chad has "been loving it"