bsj:	Have you been pleased with the response to the California EP and The Lassie Foundation?
WE:	Yes. So far. Our first show went really well. A lot of people showed up.
bsj:	Why did you choose the name The Lassie Foundation?
WE:	The majority of the songs are about girls, lasses, lassies. We thought it would be a good foundation for a name.
bsj:	Is Andy (Prickett) an official member of The Lassie Foundation?
WE:	Since Andy worked on the record, he is a part of the Foundation. But, we're not sure of the long term stuff. Anyone who works with us is in the Foundation.
bsj:	Is the California EP a one-time release or will there be future projects released by The Lassie Foundation?
WE:	Hopefully there will be future projects. The time frame is uncertain.
bsj:	Will The Lassie Foundation be touring as such?
WE:	There are no touring plans. We prefer to stay in California. Our only out of California show may be at Cornerstone.
bsj:	When were the songs on California written?
WE:	Most of them over the last three years, and they were finished by recording time.
bsj:	Who wrote the songs?
WE:	Eric and I.
bsj:	The cd liner notes credit "Cush" as the producer. Who is Cush?
WE:	Eric, Andy and I. The concept of Cush will eventually turn into a band sometime in the future.
bsj:	California doesn't sound like anything The Prayer Chain released. Was this a conscious effort, or did it just happen that way?
WE:	It's just the way it happened. Eric and I don't really play guitar, so, when we did that's how it came out. I think it was a good experimentation.
bsj:	Would you say California is another progression from what you were doing in The Prayer Chain?
WE:	No. I believe it was us playing our unusual instruments. We had a lot of spirit and just wanted to write some pop songs. We don't really feel it's groundbreaking music, but we feel it is enjoyable.
bsj:	Many songwriters do not like to discuss their inspiration and/or the meaning of lyrics. Would you care to discuss what the songs on California are about?
WE:	Even though the inspiration is there for me and Eric, it might not be the same for everyone. I'd rather let people come to their own conclusions.
bsj:	One song in particular, "Walking Spinning Backing Free," has a sound very reminiscent of the looping guitar work of My Bloody Valentine. Did they influence your work?
WE:	Yes. Very much so. It (WSBF) probably showed a little too much influence.
bsj:	At the end of "Save Yourself And Watch You Win," someone sings what appears to be a Mike Pritzl line from the latest Violet Burning cd. Does this have any significance?
WE:	Actually, it IS Mike Pritzl. We recorded over a Violet Burning tape and it just came out, so we left it. The lyrics seemed to somewhat apply.
bsj:	I have to ask this ONE MORE TIME...is there any chance The Prayer Chain will eventually regroup?
WE:	No.
bsj:	It just seemed that you guys were getting better with each release. A lot of people, like me, were very influenced by the work of The Prayer Chain. I know you were one of the first bands I recall thinking, "Now there is a Christian band I can listen to." I consider Mercury one of the best things done by any rock band. Christian or not.
WE:	Shawl was very popular. So, we knew the audience would diminish when they heard Mercury. We play for individuals -- the people who understand. It just wasn't very commercially safe. I feel the question of us breaking up has been covered a lot. Tim preferred the Shawl sound and we didn't.
bsj:	What prompted you to join Starflyer 59?
WE:	I met Jason at a Prayer Chain show and he asked me to play drums at a Starflyer show the next weekend. That was about 2 1/2 years ago. I've been playing ever since.
bsj:	What influence do you think you have had on the Starflyer sound?
WE:	I think I've made it sound less calculated. Silver sounded real precise. Gold was a little more dirty, and Americana has a more desperate sound, especially live.
bsj:	Both you and Eric been invloved in other projects since The Prayer Chain. You recorded with The Choir and worked on the My Friend Stephanie release. Eric produced Satellite Circle. Are there other outside projects you can discuss?
WE:	I've done some additional production -- on Plankeye's "Commonwealth" although I wasn't credited. I also co-produced Steve Hindalong's solo record. I will be working on an authentic disco record with Frank Lenz (Fold Zandura).
bsj:	What music are you listening to these days?
WE:	I really like Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," Tricky, and "Pet Sounds" by the Beach Boys.
bsj:	If you were stranded on a deserted island and could take 10 records or songs with you, what would they be?
WE:	Verve - "A Storm In Heaven" Curve - "Radio Sessions" Radiohead - "The Bends" Metallica - "Injustice for All" LSU - "Shaded Pain" U2 - "Unforgettable Fire" Sex Pistols - "Never Mind The Bollocks" Abba - "Gold" My Bloody Valentine - "Loveless"

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