3×3: Jo Harman on Bassoon, Batman, and the Brothers Comatose

Artist: Jo Harman
Hometown: London, UK
Latest Album: People We Become
Personal Nicknames: The Harmanator, JRH

If you were in a high school marching band, which instrument would you want to play?

Bassoon

Do your socks always match?

Never

If you could have a superpower, what would you choose?

Batman, if only for the rubber

What’s your go-to road food?

Anything without meat

Who was the best teacher you ever had — and why?

I had a few, not least those who believed in me and empowered me to chase my dreams.

What’s your favorite TV show?

Friends

 

Tonight! With my extended band @thejazzcafecamden #camden #london #livemusic #jazzcafe #jazzcafecamden

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Boots or sneakers?

I’m a big lover and user of both, but sneakers, if I had to choose.

Which brothers do you prefer — Avett, Wood, Stanley, Comatose, or Louvin?

Comatose

Canada or Mexico?

I love everybody. Particularly anyone Trump dislikes.

3×3: Patrick Dethlefs on Batman, Blue, and Books (on Tape)

Artist: Patrick Dethlefs
Hometown: Kittredge, CO
Latest Album: Beauty in the Unknown
Personal Nicknames: Patty, P-Money

 

I got a new guitar. New to me at least.

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If you could go back (or forward) to live in any decade, when would you choose?

The ’70s, and I would make sure I was at The Last Waltz.

Who would be your dream co-writer?

Townes Van Zandt

If a song started playing every time you entered the room, what would you want it to be?

“Man in Me” by Bob Dylan. That’d be pretty sweet.

What is the one thing you can’t survive without on tour?

A good book on tape, stand up comedy, and some sick jams.

What are you most afraid of?

My answer has the possibility of getting pretty deep, so I’ll just say scary movies … always hated them.

Who is your favorite superhero?

Batman has always been my favorite, ever since I was a kid.

 

What a good day celebrating @suzzzo , I’m a lucky guy. Happy 27th Birthday!

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Pickles or olives?

Pickles … Bubbie’s Pickles

Which primary color is the best — blue, yellow, or red?

Blue, but if we’re choosing colors, green is the best.

Summer or Winter?

Summer … but I’ll take Fall all year long.