SPINspy:  We have Nate and Ben here...
OnlineHost:  MiteeBoss has entered the room.
SPINspy:  We're here with Nate and Ben...
SPINspy:  ErkFoo: I saw you huys on MTV's Spring Break today.  I don't know
much about you.    Does Dicky   have a cold or does he just sing like that?  His voice sounded very scratchy live   compared to the radio.
MiteeBoss:  Dicky: I have a cold.
SPINspy:  Sunni236: Hey boys! my friend saira from KS says hi, maybe you 
remember her from a show. i was wondering, how do i get to be a bosstone 
like Ben and skank around at shows?? that would be so rad.
MiteeBoss:  Just keep bothering the band until they let you join!
SPINspy:  Shelly234: If someone throws there number on stage, would you call
it?
MiteeBoss:  Yes, if it was an 800 number.
SPINspy:  MRob913: what inspired this CD
MiteeBoss:  Japan.
SPINspy:  Elastic33: How do you feel about straight edge as a whole?
MiteeBoss:  Minor Threat were good.
SPINspy:  Jnybravo1: Bosstones, what do you think made you become so popular
?
MiteeBoss:  Are we that popular?
SPINspy:  Bavrianmo: What was it like to play with the Showcase Showdown?
MiteeBoss:  They were very inspirational.
SPINspy:  Think4763: can you send me a free cd
MiteeBoss:  Go steal one.
SPINspy:  Morphtone: What are you favorite books?
MiteeBoss:  Death Blossoms, by Mumia
SPINspy:  MRob913: hoe can you be so cool
MiteeBoss:  Didn't know we were!
SPINspy:  SEED028: do you have any free stuff for me??
MiteeBoss:  Yes!
SPINspy:  Issachar0: When are the Bosstones going to play in Boston next?
MiteeBoss:  May 21st at Great Woods with Offspring and L7.
SPINspy:  MMBbarret: are you guys gonna be on the warped tour again this 
year?
MiteeBoss:  Yes, we are with The Descendants, Helmet, Social D, Less Than 
Jake, and   Blink 182
SPINspy:  Elastic33: Is 'Another Drinkin' Song' a sort of apology?
MiteeBoss:  It's a sorta renaissance.
SPINspy:  TidBit19: how old is everyone
MiteeBoss:  14 through 17
SPINspy:  Shelly234: If someone throws there number on stage, would you 
call it?
MiteeBoss:  Shelly, what is your number?
SPINspy:  Kudu711: Who were some of your major influences?
MiteeBoss:  The Clash, The Replacements, the Specials
SPINspy:  MWinke: What album do you consider your best?
MiteeBoss:  Let's Face It!
SPINspy:  SKANYC69: will you be doing anything special for tomorrows show 
at webster hall?
MiteeBoss:  All our shows are special!
SPINspy:  Chairhead: do you guys liek to interact with fans? (ie; talk 
online, talk to them at shows etc.)
MiteeBoss:  Every chance we get!
SPINspy:  MFsbdc: HOW DID THE PLAID TREND GET STARTED?
MiteeBoss:  It's like the music that we play in the world that we live in.
SPINspy:  XiLIM:   HELLO ARE U GONNA ANSWERE ME OR WHAT?
MiteeBoss:  What's your question?
SPINspy:  ZWhite350: any home video or plans for a live album in the works?
MiteeBoss:  Both by Christmas.
SPINspy:  SkaMan59: I have been a huge fan for a couple of years now and i 
live in southern nh but i am only 15 so i cant get in most of the time can 
u please do anything?
MiteeBoss:  Come to the May 21st show at Great Woods, Mass it's all ages.
SPINspy:  Shelly234: If someone throws there number on stage, would you call
it?
SPINspy:  Shelly...come up onstage and explain yourself!
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SPINspy:  Hey Shelly!
SPINspy:  What's up with that question?
Shelly234:  hey
SPINspy:  Sheeeeellllly???
Shelly234:  nate i love you...see its like this
SPINspy:  Go on...
MiteeBoss:  Nate: I love you too.
Shelly234:  ... I went to a show in NY and threw my number on stage and 
Dicky never called it! Did u guys get it?
MiteeBoss:  You gave it to the wrong guy!
Shelly234:  I really wanted to talk to Nate because I love you. I gave it to
the guy who said he was with H20!
SPINspy:  Well, thanks for sharing, Shelly...For the safety of all involved
....you are ejected!
OnlineHost:  Shelly234 has left the room.
SPINspy:  Let's continue, shall we?
SPINspy:  BrendanM1: What happened to you guys? You guys lost your ska edge?
MiteeBoss:  We sold out!
SPINspy:  Keg312UA: so boys, how's the current tour going?
MiteeBoss:  It just started and it's going amazing!
SPINspy:  PJHarvee: What do you do in your spare time?
MiteeBoss:  Go online.
SPINspy:  KroqsDian: Where do you all live?!
MiteeBoss:  Berlin, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Rangoon, Katmadu, Namagan, and Delft.
SPINspy:  Mr Ahnold: when is the next sudio release???
MiteeBoss:  Next month, like the Star Wars thing.
SPINspy:  LuigiVP: Where are you guys right now?
MiteeBoss:  SPINonline offices in Bali.
SPINspy:  ROO714: Are you going to the east coast with your tour?
MiteeBoss:  Yes after Korea.
SPINspy:  KroqsDian: What do you think about Reel Big Fish?!
MiteeBoss:  Who are Reel Big Fish?
SPINspy:  Dealer484: spinspy!!!!  PICK AT LEAST ONE of my questions!! PLEASE!!
SPINspy:  Ask away, dealer!
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SPINspy:  Hey dealer!
SPINspy:  What's your question?
SPINspy:  We're waaaaaiting...
SPINspy:  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Dealer484:  do you have a mailing address for fans?
MiteeBoss:  PO Box 901 Peck Slip Station NY, NY 10272
SPINspy:  Thanks, Dealer484...please drive through!
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SPINspy:  LINT1989: IF I GAVE YOU GUYS MY PHONE NUMBER WOULD YOU CALL ME?
MiteeBoss:  Yes, we would.
SPINspy:  SSCorgan: What advice would you give someone that wanted to be in
a band when the get older ??
MiteeBoss:  You're not foolin' anyone Billy!
SPINspy:  Belou16: do any of you have girlfriends?
MiteeBoss:  Yes.
SPINspy:  SEED028: are you haveing an all age concert in NY???
MiteeBoss:  Monday and Tuesday at Webster Hall!
SPINspy:  PHISHER10: Whens the next album due out
MiteeBoss:  April 23rd.
SPINspy:  Issachar0: Can you tell us your e-mail addresses?
MiteeBoss:  NO.
SPINspy:  (Nice try, though)
SPINspy:  Chairhead: do you guys skate?
MiteeBoss:  Yes, mostly figure skating.
SPINspy:  I LOVE MM: Will you promise me not to get any more popular than 
you already are, and YES you are  becoming popular?
MiteeBoss:  Yes, I promise.  The Bosstones are over as of midnight tonight.
SPINspy:  ErkFoo: is that the screen name U use when U are online?MiteeBoss?
SPINspy:  Let me answer that one...Uhhh...no, nice try.
SPINspy:  Mlevo: ask them when they plan to tour the states?
MiteeBoss:  After Thailand.
SPINspy:  Sr812: What is your favorite web site ?
MiteeBoss:  Mike Watt's website.
SPINspy:  PuNkGuY91: Hey I was wondering if i could gat a ticket or two??
MiteeBoss:  Sure.
SPINspy:  Mr Ahnold: do you have any jazz influences???
MiteeBoss:  JJ Johnson, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane Miles Davis, Bill 
Evans, and Stan Getz.
SPINspy:  DMarsh869: Are you going to play in Maryland?
MiteeBoss:  March 30 and 31 at the 9:30 club.
SPINspy:  Belou16: when are your birthdays?
MiteeBoss:  November 26, 1980
SPINspy:  DOCMARTEN: "Let's Face It" kicks all ass How will you avoid 
becoming commercialized some are worried?
MiteeBoss:  Who's worried?
SPINspy:  SkaterMan: What kind of guitars do you have
MiteeBoss:  Gibson, Les Paul
SPINspy:  Stussy99: Who are you goin to be tourin with
MiteeBoss:  The Pie-Tasters, Swinging Udders, and H2O
SPINspy:  JoeSprig: Hey, why are you singing more melodically these day?
MiteeBoss:  Because we can!
SPINspy:  Beerwlf33: The show in Philly las tnight was great. How do you 
feel about the new fans coming in themoshing and crowd surfing that was 
going on.
MiteeBoss:  Thank you, and I have no idea.
SPINspy:  DrumJim: What prompted the 6 original members to add Kevin and 
Dennis to the horn section?
MiteeBoss:  We wanted to hang out with them more.
SPINspy:  UNIX G0D: Are you Mac or PC (Microsoft) users?
MiteeBoss:  Both.
SPINspy:  MLukin4: How long have you guys been playing songs like Royal Oil
in concert....i can remember hearing that last year
MiteeBoss:  Since June '95.
SPINspy:  Loboda75: How did you feel about the meat head crowd on MTV when 
you were in Florida?
MiteeBoss:  We were very disturbed. I think I'm gonna weep.
SPINspy:  ROO714: Do you guys do the Coliseum a lot?
MiteeBoss:  I don't know man, do you?
SPINspy:  Belou16: Do The Mighty Mighty Bosstones like No Doubt?
MiteeBoss:  No doubt!
SPINspy:  NIK98: Did you get to meet Alicia Silverstone when you guys did 
"Clueless"??
MiteeBoss:  Yes, and she's with us now!
MiteeBoss:  Would anyone like to speak to Alicia?!
SPINspy:  MadMax287: So...You guys into S T A R  W A R S?
MiteeBoss:  I was in the Star Wars Fan Club.
SPINspy:  KroqsDian: Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
MiteeBoss:  The Nerf Herders.
SPINspy:  XiLIM: Now come on every spare chance u get u dont go online, what
do u really do in your spare time?
MiteeBoss:  Masturbate.
SPINspy:  Mlevo: who has influnced you guys the most during youre career 
together
MiteeBoss:  Sun-Ra.
SPINspy:  Elastic33: SO i heard your making a movie... Is it really called 
'Johnny Vegas does Dallas?"
MiteeBoss:  Yes, it's true.
SPINspy:  ZWhite350: who is your keyboard player?   i saw him on conan
.......but will he ever play with you live?
MiteeBoss:  he's our friend Dave from the band The Shods.
SPINspy:  KTairwalk: skallo, what major ska bands influences?! katie
MiteeBoss:  Prince Buster, Alton Ellis, The Skatellites
SPINspy:  PuNkGuY91: I cant get any of your stuff around were i live like 
albums, shirts etc..... what do i do??
MiteeBoss:  737 Fanclub PO Box 901 Peck Slip Station NY, NY 10272
SPINspy:  Dec 8 194: Who is your inspiration?
MiteeBoss:  Bob Stinson.
SPINspy:  Portasoni: you said that all your material is like yr children, 
which kid do you hate the most out of so many?
MiteeBoss:  The plaid one.
SPINspy:  We have time for one more question...
SPINspy:  Hope it's a good un
SPINspy:  BoBoBowma: Are you guys going to let Ben Carr play an instrument 
any time?
MiteeBoss:  When he lets us dance!
SPINspy:  Thanks for coming out to chat with the Bosstones tonight! Thank 
you Nate and Ben for stopping by the Bali offices. We were all naked with 
people fanning us with palm fronds Picture that! And the oils and grapes...
You should be jealous.  Love everywhere!
MiteeBoss:  Love everywhere!
SPINspy:  Tons of love Everywhere
SPINspy:  :::sigh::::
SPINspy:  Anyway....Download the pix for the full frontal view of all of us
here in Bali. And come back in the upcoming weeks to SPINonline for Nate's 
Bosstones Tour Journals (tm). And download those pix!
SPINspy:  Bye all!
MiteeBoss:  Bye!
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