Eventually the band began playing at multiple other venues, and in February 2000 the band was offered an official gig from The Music Cafe. This is so important to us, Dale said. We poured our hear and soul into this, and there is a little bit of each one of us embedded into this album. Their influences include Ben Folds Five, Phish, Radiohead, Counting Crows and Dave Matthews. We really make the music our own, McClure said.
Concerts are important to any band, and impressions are important in recruiting permanent fans.
When people go away having had a good time, we know we were successful, Lemoine said. When you are memorable, that is the biggest compliment. The band prides itself on lyrics that are highly relative to most of its fans. I personally write as a way to make sure I do not go crazy, McClure said. If I did not have this release, I would have a lot of pent-up emotions.