SISC Interview with Craig Montoya (2/2/2003)
Katie (LimeKat) asks:

1). If you were invisible for a day, what would you do?

CM:
PLAY NASTY TRICKS ON PEOPLE THAT I DISLIKE.

Christal Murphy (heroingirl asks):

2). If/when Everclear becomes no more, will you head up your own band or go off into someone else's? Like Mayfield 4, for example?

CM:
I'M WORKING ON A RECORD RIGHT NOW AT MY HOUSE. IT'S ALL ME RIGHT NOW BUT THINKING OF THROWING A BAND TOGETHER WHEN I GET FURTHER ALONG WITH THE SONGS. I'VE BEEN ASKED A FEW TIMES TO FILL IN ON BASS FOR A COUPLE OF BANDS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO IT CUZ OF TIMING.

3). Also, how are your dogs?

CM:
THE DOGS ARE DOING GOOD. THEY DRIVE ME CRAZY SOMETIMES. THEY HATE THE RAIN SO IT'S HARD TO GET THEM TO GO OUTSIDE. IT RAINS ALL WINTER IN PORTLAND.

Dana asks:

4). I noticed in "Rock in a Hard Place" that when you, Art, Greg, and your guide went back to the campsite, everyone ate steak except for you (you had fish). I was wondering if you don't eat beef.

CM:
I EAT BEEF AND DRINK BLOOD. THE FISH JUST LOOKED GOOD.

Wolfie asks:

5). Do you have any release dates and tour dates for the UK?

CM:
NO DATES THAT I KNOW OF YET FOR EUROPE OF DOWN UNDER... JUST US AND CANADA.

Megan (greglover) asks:

6). I know how much you and Art write back to the fans and write letters to your official site. When Everclear Online is up again, will Greg send us letters as well?

CM:
THAT'S UP TO GREG.

Melissa (onehitwonder) asks:

7). If you were to go out for dinner with a famous person (male or female), who would it be and why?

CM:
ANY OF THOSE HOT CHICKS FROM LATIN TV, CUZ THEY'RE HOT.

everXTC asks:

8). How do you deal with being in a band? I would think that there would be a lot of artistic differences because you all seem to have such different personalities. BUT, I think that is what makes Everclear great. You all must be doing something right to have such a long career together!

CM:
IT'S MY JOB.

9). Besides Everclear Online, do you read the Everclear Message Board at Hollywood and Vine/Capitol Records' site?

CM:
NO, I DO READ THE BOARDS. MAYBE ONCE A YEAR.

EverRockin' asks:

10). Do you have a "Plan B" when you run out of beer at 1:45 A.M.?

CM:
THERE IS ALWAYS BOOZE IN MY HOUSE I DON'T DRINK VERY OFTEN WHEN I'M HOME.

Cara (Friendly Psycho) asks:

11). How long does it take to digest bubble gum (from your perspective)?

CM:
WHEN I EAT BUBBLE GUM I ALWAYS CHECK TO SEE WHEN I WILL SEE IT AGAIN BUT NEVER DO. MMMMMMM

Ruby (ontogeny prize) asks:

12). How many moles do you have on your left arm?

CM:
NONE...

Leah (summerland73) asks:

13). What is your fav song on the album (Slow Motion Daydream)??

CM:
NY TIMES (*"The New York Times")

14). What is your fav band ever?

CM:
FAVORITE BAND. SOUNDGARDEN OR MR. BUNGLE OR ANYTHING CHRIS CORNELL OR MIKE PATTON HAS BEEN A PART OF.

15). What is your fav car?

CM:
I USED TO HAVE A 66 CHEVELLE BUT I GAVE IT TO MY BROTHER. I REALLY WOULD LOVE TO BUILD OR BUY ANOTHER BUT HAVE THE SUPER SPORT. I'VE ALWAYS WANTED A 32 HIBOY OR A COBRA. BUT THEY COST TOO MUCH MONEY. RIGHT NOW I HAVE 2 CLASSIC CARS. 61 IMPALLA WITH A KICKING STEREO. SHE IS YELLOW AND MY SUMMER CRUISER. BUT I ALSO HAVE A 98 GTO WITH A 400 BIG BLOCK. SHE'S BLACK ON BLACK VERY FAST. EVERYONE CALLS HER DIABLO CUZ SHE IS THE DEVIL'S CAR.. DON'T GET ME STARTED ON CARS...... LOVE THE CLASSICS...

Tricia (wildone) asks:

16). Are you going to sing lead on any songs at any concerts this year? I think you should sing "Walk This Way."

CM:
I HAVEN'T WORKED THE SET LIST OUT FOR THE UPCOMING TOUR YET. IF I DO IT, IT WILL BE A SURPRISE.

Kaitlyn asks:

17). What is your favorite horror movie?."

CM:
EVIL DEAD 2. IF YOU CALL THAT A HORROR FILM. IT'S MORE COMEDY TO ME.

Elizabeth (craig_lover/SISC Webmistress) asks:

(18). In your opinion, what do you think of Slow Motion Daydream? Do you think it will be just as successful as So Much for the Afterglow and "...Learning How to Smile?"

CM:
I DON'T REALLY CARE WHAT HAPPENS. THE SUCCESS IS THAT IT'S DONE AND GONNA COME OUT FINALLY. I DON'T THINK YOU CAN MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE RECORD THESE DAYS, WITH SO MANY BURNING CDS AND DOWNLOADING IT. WE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE RECORD OR ARE ENJOYING IT.

19). What is the funniest or the weirdest gift you got from a fan?

CM:
PEOPLE MAKE T-SHIRTS FOR ME ALL THE TIME WHICH I LOVE AND WEAR. ONE OF MY FAVORITES STILL IS A LONG RED SLEEVE WITH A MOHAWK THAT ALEX *(Halloween Americana's former webmistress)* MADE FOR ME. SOMEONE GAVE ME A BLOW UP DOLL ONCE, WHICH WAS FUN, KINDA LIKE ROLLING AROUND ON A RUBBER RAFT. BUT THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME A REPAIR KIT FOR IT...

20). If someone was going to do a movie about Everclear, who would you recommend to play as you?

CM:
I GUESS SINCE EVERYONE SAYS I LOOK LIKE KEANU REEVES OR ANTHONY FROM THE CHILI PEPPERS, BUT I PREFER COREY FELDMAN OR DON KNOTTS.

21). Will a solo record from you be in the works after your last tour for promoting Slow Motion Daydream is finished?

CM:
SEE ANSWER 2.

22). *I've been dared to ask this last question, being the webmistress of Superstars in Sin City (please don't get angry with me)* Will Everclear tour with Dogstar?

CM:
I DOUBT WE WILL TOUR WITH DOGSTAR. THE CHANCES ARE SLIM. SORRY. KEANU CAME TO A SHOW IN CHICAGO YEARS AGO. HE WAS NICE, I GUESS.