,. flak happy

[aaron eklund]

Aaron So what stopped you? Worst in the beginning, good in the middle, ok toward the end. I don't know, all in all I guess there were more good times than bad. Lived in a lot of places, learned a lot, grew out of some bad habits. I fit right in. I try to talk kids out of it now, the high schoolers I volunteer with.

[taylor maitson]

T A Y Hahaha I'm gonna sound like such a dick, but I got scouted as a model. Flown out to NY to live in a model apartment and everything, seemed easier than enlisting. The money sucked though. Favorite place you lived? Do you still make your bed military style? Yeah, I don't think it would have suited me.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Damn you stole my story, knew I should'nt've brushed off that model scout. What was that like? Thanks for not asking the usual two questions I get. Here, Colorado. Overseas, Afghanistan I guess. I prefer hospital corners personally, letting loose a little. All due respect, you wouldn't get through basic.

[taylor maitson]

T A Y You coulda! Crazy, lived with like seven other dudes in this shithole place, half of them barely spoke English. But I was so happy to be anywhere but home. What are they? I've gotta know now. I'd love to go to Afghanistan, though probably on different terms to you. No doubting that!

[aaron eklund]

Aaron You think I'm pretty? Well that sounds like paradise compared to barracks with 60 other gents, you lucked out. Where's home again? They always ask if I've killed anyone and something about Call of Duty. Used to be beautiful, Iraq too. Kuwait was nice, they even built us a Chili's on base.

[taylor maitson]

T A Y Real pretty. Trust me, it was worse. There was no one telling us what to do, we ended up with rats. Indianapolis. You? That tracks. Hahahaha that's insane.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Rats seems like the tamest thing to end up with after shacking up with a bunch of guys. Humboldt, up north. Your tax dollars at work. Only other place I've been to is India, that was nice, I'd recommend.

[taylor maitson]

T A Y Zoolander set inaccurate expectations, I thought we'd all go get Starbies and get blown up. That's pretty incredible. Is it, though? I've heard mixed things.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Jesus, Indianapolis that bad? Yeah, felt like a pilgrimage. I'd always wanted to go. It's just different. Where've you been?

[taylor maitson]

T A Y Actually yeah. Which part did you go to? I've done a couple world tours, so most major cities. Don't get to experience them too much though.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Never had any reason to go but I'll remember that. I went to Mumbai. Well at least the gig travels, seems like you guys are doing pretty well. I'm curious what a festival appearance nets yall.

[taylor maitson]

T A Y Your results may vary. Varies a lot, tons of factors at play but this one is $600k. So roughly $150k each. Comeback gig so that pushed it up a chunk.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Have you visited since? Damn, not bad. Gotta work on my guitar skills.

[taylor maitson]

T A Y Only for shows, mostly. Picked up our new drummer there too. I'd happily kick someone out for you.

[aaron eklund]

Aaron Humboldt’s not so bad, if you’re ever up that way. Well thanks. I might have to build you a custom guitar or something.