Drummer Logan Kroeber responded to my email: Broke-Ass Stuart: Do any of you still have other jobs and if so what are they. If not, what was the last job you had before becoming a fulltime musician? Logan Kroeber: We’re full time musicians right now, but my last job was in a printshop. BAS: When was the moment where you were like, “Holy fuck! I get to quit my job and play music like … for reals”? Was it as gratifying as you thought it would be? LK: It wasn’t as gratifying as you’d think. My boss had been super cool about giving me time off to tour and when I finally left for good I felt like I owed him rather than the other way around. It was more gratifying when I could stop asking my girlfriend to pay rent for me while I was on tour. BAS: You’re still probably pretty broke while touring, what’s your best tip for saving money? LK: Bring all food and drink that is given to you from the venues into the van. That’s tomorrow’s lunch! BAS: Favorite dive bar in San Francisco? LK: The Attic. C’mon, it’s two blocks from my house. BAS: Favorite cheap eat in SF? LK: Yamo on 18th btw mission and valencia. BAS: How much do you love what you’re doing? LK: It’s a love affair for sure. Sometimes I love it so much I hate it and then vice versa. BAS: And finally, what is the one thing that you think all broke-ass musicians need to know? LK: This might not work out, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fun while it lasts.
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