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10 Quick Questions For Ponytail
Greatness.
Ponytail are a band from Maryland, and they are currently on tour. Guitarist Ken Seeno has offered to answer a few questions by e-mail from their travels, so here are his answers.
SP:How would Molly describe her vocal style and how did it evolve?
KS:Scat. It was born from jazz.
SP:Why no bass player?
KS:We like to have two curly haired members and two straight haired members. Where would they fit in?
SP:Did you ever consider lyrics?
KS:Considering…
SP:Explain any struggles you may have describing your band to others.
KS:Usually it’s tough. I typically say “Pop Punk”
SP:What are your favorite places to play?
KS:New York, London, San Francisco, Chicago, Anywhere in France
SP:What are your favorite guilty pleasures?
KS:Chocolate Bars, New Age Music
SP:How do you push the evolution of your sound?
KS:We try to not tell each other what to play. I think that keeps things in limbo.
SP:Who are you listening to now that you’d like everyone to know about?
KS:The Pioneers, Iasos, Michael Rother, The Jerky Boys
SP:Who are some of your favorite bands to play with?
KS:Dirty Projectors, Abe Vigoda, Cryptacize, Gentle Friendly, Titus Andronicus, Dan Deacon
SP:Puppys or Kittens?
KS:Kittens
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Ponytail have many, many tour dates in the future. You should see them in your town. It will be well worth your time and effort.
The answer to the bass player question is the best!