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Feb 2006 : Dum F*xettes :
Mo and Joni - Now of "MOJO SIRENS"
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1. Who are the F*xettes and how did you all get started with the Dum F*xs ? Mo
: Well, lets see..... I was in the
car riding along with Miss Scarlett on one of many adventures and we
were talking about how cool it would be if the Dum Fux had girls in
it and that it would open them up for more songs. And then just as we
were saying how awesome |
Valentines
Day with
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2. Whats are some of your
favorite Christmas/ Holiday season songs? (Artist / tune) What's your
favorite "Christmas special ".
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What's your favorite
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So What would you like for Valentines Day
: ( ok...
origianlly this was Christmas
.. I am bettin its pretty much the same ) Joni : What I want for Valentines Day … um… Money, clothes, money, jewelry, money, a new coat, money, new furniture, money, gift certificate to Boarders or Barne's and Noble's, money and money. OHH!! And some soundproofing for the basement so I can hear myself think during Killpact practices 6. Any Advice for guys looking to impress thier ladys ? Joni : Be unpredictable at times. Surprise her and actually put some thought into any gift you get her for valentines day. Wanna buy her chocolates and roses?- fine- but if you are going to do that, make sure that you have it sent to where all of her friends or coworkers are gonna be around so they'll all jealous "cuz their man don't do stuff like that for them." Girls like that. We hate to admit it but we do. Otherwise, just pay attention throughout the rest of the year to pick up on gift ideas. Be romantic with your gifts too... don't go out and buy her a toaster, that's just not a good gift for any occasion. |
5. Valentines Day ..what comes to mind ? ( History of ...Massacere ... anything) ... Mo : Mo; Well
lets see.....hmmmm.... I guess I do like Vday but am somewhat |
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7. Any Valentines songs Come
to Mind ? (Joni) .- Shoot-
I'll always be a sucker for sappy 80's hair metal ballads... just about
any will do. I suppose I'm old fashioned that way. If you have the talent
though- (and this would ALSO make a VERY impressive gift as well), write
a song for her-yourself. Shoot, do that whether |
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Given that you all have vocal/musical talents - how did you each get started
singing / playing in bands? Mo : I started in church childerns choir growing up and at one point I was a member of the P.M.E.C.I. (Professional Musicians and Entertainers of Iowa). Through them I had the chance to perform at the Iowa State Fair numberous times in the late '80's. Joni : Ha Ha, well if I was to go way back I would say my first "on stage appearance" was when My mom would take me to local grocery store- ya know one of those one horse town stores that smell funny and have dirty wood floors and only one check out counter. Well, when I would go there the clerk would stand me up on the check out counter call all the shoppers in the store to gather round me and she would have me sing the Mickey Mouse Club theme song. From there it took off...lol. Professionally, I started singing country music at Rathbun Country Music Theatre and quickly tired of that. Then I started singing in rock cover bands in early nineties. (weeee those were some fun times.) |
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9. Any
Formal training ( if so on which instruments) ? Mo : No I have never had formal training... I am planning on however taking some vocal training in the future. I used to be on radio and I did some video work with some bands. I started out on KDPS 88.1 FM '91-'92 school year and within two months of school starting iI had my own dayliy show every week. I featured christian rock and metal bands that were signed or if they weren't I had seen them at one point and got their info and gave them air time if I liked them... POD and Jars of Clay were on that list of up and comers. Most of my back ground is in the christian market for that was what was open to me and well lets face it... There are bands there that do rock. From KDPS I moved to KWKY 1150 AM in Norwalk and worked there for about a year doing weekend DJing and then went off to try college. I transported myself to South Bend, Indania. I was at school a year there and was on a local station WHME Harvest 103.3 FM doing over nights six days a week and also doing shortwave radio on their three stations that broadcasted to most of the world via satalites ANGEL 1, 2 and 3. Joni : As far as Training goes, I had about 2 years of private voice lessons when I was a teenager, played clarinet for 8 years and oboe for 3 years in high school. I took some piano lessons off and on all throughout my early childhood, but more than anything I wanted to sing. |
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What other bands have
you played / sang with ? Joni: |
 Dead Artist Syndrome ( Above)  Joni doing her thing |
 Mo - Steve and Joni 2005 - 2006 show Look for somthing New in 2006 |
Can we look forward to other projects in the
future? Joni: We haven't yet decided on a name but will let y'all know when we do we will let you know ... |
| 5. Who are your the artist that have
most influenced your own musical styling? Joni : UGH… ok um Ladies First… Ella Fitzgerald, Pat Benatar, Anne Wilson, Billy Holliday, Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin & various others. For the male influences I'd say-Mike Patton, Paul Stanley, Sammy Hagar, Sebastian Bach, David Coverdale, Paul Rogers, Chris Cornell, Burton Cummings, Roger Waters, Freddie Mercury and also many others I can't think of right off the top of my head. Mo : Well ok first and for most the band that most influenced me as far back as I can remember is a band call Barnabas. They are no longer around but they are the ones who made me love to be around music all the time. I owe them so much and if i ever get the chance to find them again i want to thank them for being there for me and my mom when not many were. Plus I think that them having a female vocalist is a big part of who I am as a singer... I owe so much to Ms. Nancey Jo Mann. I love you lady!!! |
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6.Any most memorable musical moments
( best Gigs & Worst gigs? Joni : Best Gig: 2004 Dum F*x of course. However, besides that, I would say the best and worst gigs I've played were when Retrograde was on "tour" in 2002. At the beginning of the tour we got stranded in Kerney, NE and some random guy at the hotel we were staying at asked us to play a huge kegger in which there were about 1000 people attending. I felt like a "real rockstar" that night. However the worst gig was at the Bash on Ash in Tempe, AZ. We were supposed to have had a half hour set but when we got there they only let us play for about 8 minutes… we went all that way and only played 3 songs. Bummer… Oh well the whole trip was an amazing experience all in all, and I was happy that I partook in it. Mo : The biggest one is,and it is also the thing most do not know about, I wrote a gospel song when I was in 7th grade that made it's way into a hymnel and is still sung to this day... Yes like Elvis and other greats I to had my start in gospel music. Oh and then there was the time I got my tonsiels out in 2nd grade and when I came to the whole band of Barnabas was in my room waiting for me to pull through and then they gave me the first copy of their new record!!! I still have it! The record not the tonseil! God, just ask me about something sometime if you ever see me out and about, I love talking about music!!!! 6. Looking back as we role into a New Year .. a) What sucked the most in 2005? |
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or Non - musical highlights of 2005? Mo : I just got my own appartment all to my self and this year is the first time I have ever lived by myself....EVER!!!! I hate it but I am proud of myself for at least doing it. And I had my first solo in the Dum Fux and totally nailed it from what I hear. That was awesome!!! Joni : Um lets see… When I was actually in the hospital the friends that either came and visited, called, or emailed me made me feel so loved. **warm fuzzies** I don't know if they comprehend or if I have ever expressed how much their caring and support truly meant and still does mean to me. Thank you guys! My daughter turned 1 and watching her grow and develop has been a trip! A walking talking little terror is what she has become. Any time I spend with any and all 3 of my kids is a continuous highlight throughout each and every year. They are the best! Working at GC has been a great experience as well. Hanging out with musicians all day, meeting and helping so many that come in. It's been a rush…soooo fun. That job is gonna be the hardest for me to have to quit. L |
 Joni 2005 Dum Fux Show |
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Any great New Years or Christmas Traditions you care to share? Any New
Years Resolutions (did you have any last year - did you keep them) ? Joni : New Years Tradition is the Dum F*x of course!!! My Christmas tradition is going home to Moulton and spending it with my family, the kids, my mom and dad, aunts and uncles…. Wouldn't miss it for the world! Mo : Other than the Dum Fux show, I am starting fresh with the whole tradition thing. All of the things I used to do I can't anymore so I take it as it goes. 8. Any New Years Resolutions (did you have any last year - did you keep them) ? Mo : No i didn't set any just for new years, I am trying to just live each day to the best I can. Joni : My New Years resolution was to get to the weight I was before I was pregnant with my daughter. I came close but didn't hit it. I'm not doing the whole resolution thing this year. |
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9. Best thing and
worst thing about living - playing - singing - and rocking out in Iowa?
Mo : I think the best thing is that there are so many great people to get together with and do what ever kind of music you want to...the only down side is you just have to look hard some times to find the ones that fit just right... Joni: Best thing about living in Iowa is the ties and values we all seem to have for our families. That being said…sometimes that very thing can be a trap if your goal is to break free of Iowa and truly pursue your musical dreams; it would be most difficult sacrifice. If only Iowa were an epicenter for the music business then musicians perusing their dreams wouldn't have to go far, alas unless something drastic happens, those musicians will have to make drastic sacrifices. Not saying that isn't a hard decision to make for any musician outside of Iowa either but yah know Iowa does seem to be a black hole. Ps the winters suck. 10. What didn't we ask that you're dying to tell us? Mo : I think I told you all just about everything, but I am way cooler to talk to in person. (We Agree) Joni: Um, I don't know … I love Harry Potter and Dan Brown books. |
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11. What are you looking forward
to most in 2006? Joni : I hope to finally get something going in my own musical career. A lot of ideas are in the air. If I can find the time to make for at least 1 or 2 of them and the time can be made by my prospective collaborates, t'will be a big year, should be fun! Oh yeah …The Da Vinci Code is coming to theatres!!!!! |
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A Big ThanXs to the F*xettes for doing
this Interview !!
And a Big ThanX to all the Dum F*x 's for Given Des Moines A kick- Ass Tradition
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