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TJ: So what's new with the Wreck?

DD: Well, its purty much been all about the D movie, but the Wreck has been doing a few private gigs. Trainwreck for sale.... the Beatles knew what was what with that title. 

TJ: I heard you guys just played Kenny Bob's wedding just recently, how was that?

DD: Indeed we did...just me, Klip, BJ and Shreddy though it was fun. We just rocked a couple covers with Kenny Bob on the drums of coursenheim. It was a lovely event and we are all happy as pickles in the jar for his matrimonial bliss.

TJ: Was Jennifer Garner there, and if so, did you try to put the moves on her?

DD: No, she wasn't, but I will challenge her dood to a boot-scoot dance off anytime he's ready to shuffle...and we all know what the prize is... We also just played this wedding last weekend for a prominent member of the entertainment community's family--in attendance and watching and getting wreckified: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, James Caan, Sly Stallone, Jerry Bruckheimer, Dennis Hopper and about 300 others...we rawked them hard, long and strong.

TJ: That's so awesome man!

DD: Our wedding band name is TRAINROCK

TJ: So why the name change for weddings?

DD: In deference and respect for a positive band name on one's wedding... having a band called Trainwreck play one's wedding seems a bit...sacrilegious or sumthing.

TJ: indeed.

DD: But no fears, peeps...the wreck ain't gonna become a wedding band...we'll just take on the biggest and most coolest of gigs there of. Otherwise.... we got this gig in Bakersfield for a bunch of bikers, it's a big weekend rally this next Saturday.

TJ: Does having a married member change the dynamic of the band at all?

DD: Naw, Kenny bob is already limited in his ability to tour and Dallas St. Bernard has taken on the tour drummer position...so sorta biz as usual...we get Kenny bob when he's available, he's got his finger in a lot of Hollywood pies. It's hard to keep these 6 dudes together with our massive individual and multiple talents, but alack and alas, we will continue to rawk. 

TJ: When it comes to marriage, has Darryl Donald ever dodged the bullet?

DD: I cant say I've ever been that close to the altar, no.... I've been dedicated to the crafts of my career... rocking and rawking and though I have shared a roof with a lady or two, I have not exchanged the words of matrimonial intentions...

TJ: As far as having a six man band and all the lady friends, do you guys every worry about the Yoko Ono effect?

DD: Well, fortunately we have made some rules regarding significant others on the Wreckabaggo...after some learning experiences which I ain't too proud to admit I was a part of.

TJ: On the last tour you were also missing keyboardist Lance Branson, what was the story behind that?

DD: Lance is also a multi-talented man... he's got his paws in the beehive of the movie biz... looks as though he will be directing his own written screenplay with prominent stars filling the roles, along with some familiar twreck faces.

TJ: Can you tell us anything more about it (who's involved, plot line, etc.)

DD: Not at the liberty to disclose anything about it...but it's a dark comedy and still in the pre-production stages. Lance is also associated with an off-Broadway musical he scripted… he's a busy bee.

TJ: So was it a fun experience touring with the Reverend Horton Heat and the Supersuckers?

DD: Very much so, and we really bonded with the Supersuckers, as it was a great crossover of fans and we melted many faces and got lots of new fans. We were happily surprised at the turnout for our early set on the 3-band bill--- we had some very sizeable crowds and rawked them steady.

TJ: Did the Reverend impart any spiritual wisdom upon you?

DD: He's a trippy cat... he's an amazing performer and has quite a following for little to no airplay of songs on the ‘ol radio...it was encouraging and impressive to see someone that makes a good living playing live shows 250 days of the year… not sure that we could ever evolve into that, but I dig the Rev's act and he delivers nightly.

TJ: So while you guys were in Vegas, did you partake in any of the city's many vices?

DD: Nope, that was the day after Arizona and the night before LA... it was a tough tour schedule..10 shows in 11 days.. I think the younger dudes might have found some fun, but DD was in bed and driving the Wreckabaggo to LA the next morning. But we had one of our biggest crowds in Vegas...the curtain of the House of Blues opened and it was packed in.

TJ: If you could tour with any band, who would it be?

DD: Right now... Kings of Leon or Eagles of Death Metal. Or all-time choice.. maybe the Allman Brothers. Those dudes knew how to ride the road…and I feel akin-like asthetic to them.

TJ: Have you been working on any side projects lately?

DD: Just acting stuff... I have a Carl's Jr. commercial that's out… still waiting for the Tanqueray Gin spot did a couple months ago (prob. just cable fare), and Klip and I are co-staring on an upcoming episode of Fran Dresher's new sitcom "Living With Fran" …check your listings and look for the "rock concert" episode.

TJ: Is her voice like that in person?

DD: Not as pronounced, but the laugh is the same...cuts thru walls. She was hella cool, very sweet woman and she can turn on the magic for the camera

TJ: How's the Trainwreck TV show coming along?

DD: The D movie has sort of shadowed its progress, but there's lots of talk about it and everyone we share the idea with digs it.... it's just gonna take some time to develop the idea and I'm personally involved with the pilot script, so I can report that it's going well and gonna become fruitful in the not-too-distant future, stay tuned. 

TJ: So what's next for the Wreck?

DD: Hopefully, completing our album! The problem is we are working with the same producer who's doing the D movie soundtrack and just did Beck's new album, and Garbage's.... Jebodiah Kingfisher (John King of the Dust Brothers) is awesome and in demand. We are hoping to get back to it this fall and have it done by the end of the year. Let's hope, it's the obvious and necessary component of the Wreck taking it to the next level. 

TJ: How's the D movie been coming along in the meantime?

DD: Its going great, gunna be bahdass. I have only worked a few days, I'm going back in on Monday for a few more and then do a few at the end of July... but its going great. Liam is rocking it and the others performers are all delivering, whom include: Ben Stiller, Tim Robbins, Meatloaf, Amy Poeller, Colin Hanks, DIO....and lots of our friends

TJ: Can you give us any details on the plot or any other insider info? 

DD: Well it's called "The Pick of Destiny" and the basic storyline is that of the D learning that there exists a magic guitar pick that has been passed along secretly by all the greats (Beatles, Zep, Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen) that will make them rockers of the highest caliber and so, they go on the journey to find it... and it also chronicles how the D met, and how Lee became their buddy/psycho-fan sidekick

TJ: sounds excellent yo

DD: and yes, new D songs on the soundtrack with a few old faithfuls.

TJ: I was wondering about that, very cool man

DD: The werd now is that it could hit the theaters around march 2006

TJ: the countdown begins my friend

DD: in-fricken-deed

TJ: So when do you see the Wreck getting back on track for a national tour?

DD: Maybe this fall.. it's really contingent on Klip's schedule with the completion of his D responsibilities on the movie. That and we also want to take available time to work on the album, so.... not sure what touring plans I can promise at this point.

TJ: Do you ever worry that some of the Wreck's humor is lost when you tour the southern states?

DD: What's interesting is that's where the mullets show up, and one of our biggest fan bases, is in Oklahoma City… we were like the Beatles last time we went thru there... what's I hope is fun about us is that we are embraced in our characters with sincerity and I think that's cuz we celebrate it, we're not commenting or making fun of the southern culture… we're all about it. I have spent considerable time in the Ozarks of Arkansas where my mama lived just outside Fayetteville and so, I for one gots the south in me

TJ: have you ever found yourself intimidated by any of the mullets you've encountered in your travels?

DD: I have, but those are the doods that usually give me props on my coiffure... I also seek the eyes of a mulleted fan and I give him the brethren nod of appreciado... but yeah, we have seen some amazing versions of la mullet... saw one dude with a skunk -striped one, that was eggtremely bahdass.

TJ: Alright I think I've interogated you enough double D, any last words for the fans?

DD: keep your wheels on the tracks and we'll be headed to your local depot soon enough. The rock must continue and we'll be happy to deliver it....wreckified and with all the badassery we can muster up.
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