Seemingly content with their outsider status, Foolproof Four appears to sound confident about the back-porch folk harmonies that have set them apart from the current ‘noise rock’ Bay Area music scene. On their debut EP guitarist/vocalist Noah Grant and drummer Dan Brennan themes of positivity and spiritual satisfaction are at the fore, while the laidback grooves sound quite effortless. Even the politically themed accapella tune (a genre that seems to be saved for boy bands and annoying community college clubs) is genuinely entertaining. This all reflects on their famous live performances. While I haven’t caught them live just yet, they are known to be a very loose and fun experience worth spending time on. Well after a few listens from their EP, I’m sold.
You can download Foolproof Four’s debut EP here.
Our first Kuestionnaire of the year opens with lead singer Noah Grant as he answers the word famous Kuestionnaire.
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1. Could you state your name and what you do in the band?
Noah Grant, singer/writer/guitar player
2. How would you describe your sound?
Rock ‘n’ soul, with some folk
3. What is your favorite local band?
Right now? Ash Reiter or Gaucho
4. Any concerts that blew your mind recently?
Everest at the Fillmore with the Mother Hips
5. Any non-musical influences you would like to mention?
Mr. Potato-head
6. If your music was to be the theme of a film/TV show, what would it be?
A 2010 Version of Wayne’s World…I can only hope.
7. What musician/artist would you like to collaborate with for a day?
Tété (google “Fils de Cham” or “Une Bonne Paire de Claques”)
8. What is the album you listen to on a cold rainy day?
Blue Train, John Coltrane
9. List four songs you would listen to on a roadtrip?
Gillian Welch – Caleb Meyer
My Morning Jacket – Gideon
Pearl Jam – Animal (or In My Tree)
Jeff Buckley – All Flowers in Time (rare live track, really, really beautiful)
10. Where do you see yourselves in 7 years?
Traveling around the world, and farming in France
11. What is the last book you read?
Breakfast of Champions
12. Is image a factor in music or is it a waste of time?
Can’t seem to get away from it…
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you would like to share?
I used to play bass in a country band…and I used to wear pleather. All pictures have been burned
14. Any favorite tour locations?
Hotel Café, Hollywood
15. Lastly, what is your present state of mind?
Like there’s always more to do.
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[mp3] Foolproof Four – Post-Industrial from FP4 Sampler – EP (2010)
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[mp3] Ash Reiter – Paper Diamonds from Paper Diamonds (2010)