Fretboard Journal Live: Milk Carton Kids

[@HandyGaming]

Anyone who thinks Kenneth is a dick in this interview probably doesn't know them well. These guys have been friends for years, this is what friends do. I personally found it pretty awesome to see them arguing about a process that is usually explained with some bullshit cookie cutter answer by most artists.

[@dbdmack]

I was thinking the van/bus rides must be very interesting.

[@canefan17]

Agree OP. This is how normal friends are for sure. Brothers too.

[@mralgebro]

I must not have any real friends then

[@chucklambert7283]

yeah he is a dick. he tries so hard to be clever he looks like a tool. joey on the other hand has a genuine wonderful wit that I thoroughly enjoy.

[@Kenaroni]

Their music so very good. And I have to admit I enjoyed watching them argue, because they're being completely honest, bickering while promoting themselves in an interview. They quarrel like brothers. It's interesting to see how they push each others' buttons, then work it out. Makes me wish I grew up with a brother.

[@Mozart1220]

+Ken Mastri Some brothers are no fun to grow up with.

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Hard to define the visceral reaction that touches deep into the reaches of your music memory. That folk sound of the 60s a hint of Simon and Garfunkel, Collins, Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, remembering the stark divide of rock music tuning out and folk music tuning in. Viet Nam. The rockers wanted to escape, forget, the Folk faction wanted to be present, to NOT forget, not look away. I get that reaction when I listen to these two. Its their harmonies... that sound.

[@clinicalthinker]

Saw these two on Austin City Limits the other night. Have been hooked ever since. Nice to know there are still some real musicians that can actually play an instrument instead of just bang around on it :)

[@pepicakardelj]

those two guys are fantastic. I like to see them live. Regards from Switzerland.

[@SeaDrive300]

These guys are great! And their music is pretty good, too!

[@JackTheOtherOne]

These guys are great, and it's funny how they argue with philosophy, like my friends and I do all the time. They've got such a great friendship and hope the next album is as good as Ash & Clay!

[@markholter5687]

Good lord, this was pretty real. It has the feel of a clinical case example tape intended for relationship counselors in training, and Jason Verlinde probably should have watched a few in preparation. It makes me appreciate these guys more than I did. I can imagine it gets old fast to hear the tired comparisons to other folk harmony duos.

[@IdiotPresents]

Did not see the aggression in this interview coming. Made me like them even more. These guys are great!

[@prime-mate]

This interview is fucking amazing...

[@aliceinalaska]

I enjoyed hearing you both describe how you work with your creative method,being a creative writing person from as long as I can remember, I have to say, at times its the wrestling way and at times its the just came to me way, its both, I love how you two as creative people have given birth to something bigger than yourselves and unplanned so its kind of like youre taking care of this baby neither of you planned on having...and whether you like it or not, you have both become something bigger than yourselves and in a way are married to it and have to nourish it , but with obligation comes much reward!! the secret now is not to resent it but to embrace it xo

[@aliceinalaska]

I love you two btw !! im in radio and I talk about you with all my friends and wish you the best xoxoox

[@suzzt53]

I'm with you: "... with obligation comes much reward!!." Listening to the back and forth conversation captures the essence of working it out, no matter what. I can't imagine the strain and pressures of having to keep going, day after day, gig after gig. Road miles, air miles, contracts/riders, a blur of random hotels, missing family with relatively few normal life moments in between - sure, they're choosing it but the muse can be a wicked master at times. Bickering is the real deal, raw or not. Love this interview!

[@nickhughes1979]

These dudes are very nutty.. Its like they are characters from a Christopher Guest movie.. Great music!

[@Harolf_]

I want to hear more about that dinner in Colorado...

[@deehoo40]

God, that was so funny. I like these guys even more now. "Channel your mom" ....lol

[@jensuru]

Seeing them in Boise in a week. Can't wait!

[@katrinkatzer9918]

This works as good a mantra for my meditaion efforts ! Laid in the ashes below... snakeeyes cuts out my senses

[@michaelstrickand3858]

Well, at times it seems awkward and at other times tongue-in-cheek and needling. I'm hopeful that in the end it is all good-natured. It certainly is humorous and interesting. I'm a big fan...keep going guys.

[@contactlight8079]

Love the brotherly verbal stabs.

[@wailinburnin]

BEST MUSIC INTERVIEW OF ALL TIME!

[@noahmcdx1]

I don't know why but I died when he said his guitar found him right after he was saying the song ideas just present themselves to him.

[@halfajohn3233]

just trying to trigger kenneth ^^

[@c05eden273]

Im glad I saw these two live this summer (it was amazing, BTW) because I would not be at all surprised if they split up. I hate to say it, but this is not the only interview where there is some obviously tension between them.

[@Oakheart]

+Chris Eden I fully believe the tension is all in good faith.

[@Oakheart]

Hope to see you "Kids" in KC Missouri or near abouts some time soon. Buying an album just because. I know agents in town if needed. G

[@matthanrahan6492]

Hahaha!!! these guys are hilarious.

[@jordansummervill6482]

"Channel your mom." I freaking died hahaha love these guys!

[@CFALLIS0002]

LoL. I wonder what happened before this interview, or if they were just butting heads this day? Either way, I can definitely relate. But I really don't think they will ever totally back out from playing music with each other because of this tension. You can tell they have such a great friendship and are so comfortable with each other, because they keep stabbing each other with insults which they know will get into the other's head and eat at them. Also, they have the balls to say these things in the first place. Definitely a brotherly/best friend argument.

[@archtopp1]

The bridge pins are coming out of the "A" and low "E " strings on the Gibson.

[@nateware7307]

25:30 For the "Channel your Mom" bit.

[@allensaunders449]

the humor is part of if the act no worries they are so good musiclly

[@owenprice4072]

Joey is funny. He reminds me of Jason Schwartz's character in I Heart Huckabees.

[@24Matferrari]

masters of deadpan comedy

[@derrymr]

Road weary, looking for a fight, working through shit.. Nothing out of the ordinary here; wrestling to the ground what presents itself. I'd have more to say, but I gotta get back to the hard work of writing music. Don't wanna be caught unprepared when the next idea/feeling presents itself. There are some more songs out/in there waiting for me to get my hooks in and drag out into the sunlight. You guys have obviously done your work. Keep the harvest coming. Oooh, that was corny......

[@ValerioMansueti]

is "Snake eyes" the second and last song they play?

[@ColinBrain]

Kenneth sure is a grumpy pants in this interview.

[@WhiteStetsonHat]

Jesus they fight so much lmao

[@canefan17]

Haha love the debate

[@williamknell864]

Imagine if this really got heated, and the Milk Carton Kids broke up, twelve minutes into this interview?

[@halfajohn3233]

I'm in team JOEY!

[@guitarolm]

Wow that argument about songwriting was really, really awkward

[@billybuckmusic]

it was also very entertaining

[@bryanseale2031]

they DO like each other, right?

[@alexanderhamilton8585]

It was awesome. That's what a REAL conversation should sound like. That's two people who are comfortable with each other.

[@thereverendsam413]

They bicker all the time, including on stage. It's fun.

[@canefan17]

Was hilarious

[@alexanderhamilton8585]

Someday I'll be that cool. No I won't.

[@hirundine]

I'm certain there's a type of flattery when the act is compared to Simon and Garfunkel? For myself, they are The Milk Carton Kids. The fact that they harmonize so well, is sort of irrelevant. It seems. ... for there are so many other disparities to label them thusly.

[@prs22gt10]

That's 28 minutes I'll never get back. Zzzzzzzzzzz

[@ColinBrain]

You'll never get any time back

[@JohnGieschenJr]

this is freaking hilarious - "you are reductionist!" poor interviewer guy.

[@JohnGieschenJr]

"I remember when this guitar found me" i am laughing my ass off

[@gregoryedwards8004]

Almost Simon and Garfunkel ish

[@andrewvhow]

Simon and Garfunkle don’t like each other either...

[@mittenskateboarding]

wow, that was awkward...

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

What's up with the rag on his guitar??

[@SamanthaWhatWhatNow]

His guitar is really old and beat up, so when he plays with the capo up high, the strings vibrate a lot. The rag helps, I guess.

[@tomformanek3312]

@@SamanthaWhatWhatNow There is an interview in Acoustic Guitar where Kenneth says it prevents string buzz. That little Martin is really old and settled in. It is also a trademark I guess. He put it on a little Martin at Norman's Guitars too.

[@55ironrebel]

perfect view of the PC worldly educated left & right both are not able to see beyond the physical...sadly this generation have been wounded by these philosophers of cay-asses.. Mix emotionally driven musick

[@vinnothelizard]

they think they are s and g

[@demetriusbecrelis1280]

Wow the guy on the couch is annoying...

[@danielmonnich4054]

Awkward...

[@tlove9125]

Autism?

[@24Matferrari]

masters of deadpan comedy