First/Last-Maniac

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Mr. Small's Funhouse

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Millvale

"Shawn Harris and Jake Griggs are best friends, and both singers. It's just heaps easier. They make records, print art, and do parties at their house; first in Sydney, and currently in Los Angeles. Recently, they hitch-hiked to NYC from Barstow, with only a ukulele, and guitar, and a camera."

They bring their party to Smalls this Saturday on a bill with Foxy Shazam, Cadaver Dogs and Dazzletine. Score tickets here. Shawn and Jake were nice enough to participate in this edition of First/Last.

The first album you ever bought?
Jake Grigg: Milli Vanilli, “Blame It On The Rain”.
Shawn Harris: Smashing Pumpkins, “Gish”.

Your last album bought?
Jake: It was like 10 years ago, I don't remember.
Shawn: Tame Impala, “Inner Speaker” (on vinyl).

Favorite album of all time?
Jake: Cyprus Hill, “Black Sunday”.
Shawn: The Beatles, “Meet The Beatles”.

Least favorite/most disappointing album?
Jake: Anything by The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Shawn: Green Day, “American Idiot”.

First concert attended?
Jake: John Farnham.
Shawn: Dick Dale.

Last concert?
Jake: Cut Copy/Washed Out.
Shawn: Grouplove/Family of the Year.

Favorite concert ever?
Jake: Polyphonic Spree.
Shawn: Brian Wilson.

Least favorite concert?
Jake: Florence and the Machine.
Shawn: Warped Tour.

Any thoughts, experiences about Pittsburgh?
Jake: I have never been and I know nothing about the place.
Shawn: I love Mr. Small’s.

Thanks guys. Saturday should be rocking in Millvale for sure!