1.

Where can I purchase Tied For Last music?

Both of our CDs, “Kickass Yes-Man Corporate Hacks” (2007) and “Sorta Live” (2004) may be purchased at any of our shows.  KAYMCH is also available for (cheap) purchase from interpunk.com

Both albums are also available in whole, or as song-by-song downloads from I-Tunes and Amazon.  AND they’re available by subscription through Rhapsody.

2.

I’ve seen that you sometimes put out CD singles.  Are those for sale, too?

Generally, no.  Most of the self-pressed singles and EPs we’ve put out are as giveaways for particular shows, or promotional material.  Once we finish ‘em, that’s it.  The good news is - most of the songs end up on albums anyway.

But if there’s a song that’s not on an album and you really want it, contact us.  We’ll see what we can do for you.

3.

I don’t “buy” music anymore - why the hell should I pay money for yours?

We make no money off of the band.  Contrary to popular belief, most rock bands (even most signed bands) are a money-losing proposition.

Sure, the big name acts make bucketloads, as do most record labels.  Bands at our level, however, and even most bands above our level, don’t ever make it into the black.  We’re fine with that, because we never planned on making any dough from this and that’s why we all keep day jobs.

But, since every penny we make on merch, music and shows (in the rare instances we get paid) gets put right back into more merch and recording, we can use every cent you’re willing to pony up.  And at 99 cents or less per song, that ain’t exactly gonna break the bank.

4.

When’s the new album coming out?

Probably not this year.  We’d started recording last year, but then when we got word that our drummer at the time (Kisco Slim) would be leaving us, we put the recording on hold so that we could have the new drummer (Drew Busone) on the CD.  Our recording space is hot as hell, so once we’re out of the summer heat, we’ll be recording again.

Keep in mind, we have a LOT of new songs since the last CD, and you can hear loads of ‘em at our shows!

5.

Who’s that new guy?

His name’s Andrew Busone.  He’s a kickass drummer, and a swell dude.  Plus, he's dreamy!  He’s been a friend of TFL for awhile, and he used to play guitar in Gentle Ben (a band that had played many a show with TFL prior to splitting up).  He lists “cheese” among his likes, and “bosses” among his dislikes.

6.

What happened to the former band members?

Former TFL drummer John Geller (aka Kisco Slim) is playing around the Westchester County area with a few projects.  He checks in with us often.

Former TFL bassist Reah Valente recently released her second full-length solo CD, and, though she’s a world traveler, she stops in whenever she’s in town.

7.

What’s the deal with tiedforlast.com?

We used to have a HUGE website, but with the onset of the social networking sites, more people gravitated toward myspace and facebook.  Tiedforlast.com was down for awhile, but now it’s up, and revamped.  We’ll be adding more content over the next few months, so check back when you can.  We’re also still on myspace and facebook, and youtube.  So remember to “like” us, “friend” us and “favorite” us!

8.

Any other merchandise for sale?

Yes!  We have a bunch of t-shirts (men’s, ladies, different designs, all sizes), plus stickers and pins.  We used to have shot glasses, but we sold out.  More should be coming soon.  Once our merch is fully stocked, we’ll set it up on the webpage so you can buy direct.

9.

Why don’t you guys play more often?

In NYC, we try to keep it to about once a month or so, because bookers and clubs request that we don’t play more often than that, as it may negatively impact the draw (and we tend to agree).

Out of town and out of state shows are done as we can book them.  We LOVE hitting the road, but we prefer to so that as a "tour" with a few shows bunched together rather than just one show far away from home.  If you live somewhere outised of the NYC area, and have an idea of where we should play, let us know.  We’d like to play in as many places as we can!

10.

Since you’re all from Westchester county, why don’t you play more shows there?

Even though the majority of our fanbase is in NYC proper, we try to play at least one or two shows in Westchester when we can.  Of course, most venues in Westchester cater to cover bands (bands playing other bands’ material), or metal bands.  We’re neither of those.

So if you know of an original venue that would want a band like us, point us in that direction!

11.

Why don’t you play more all-ages shows?

We’ve done our best to play all-ages shows, even to the point of playing two acoustic Hot Topic in-stores!

But ultimately, it's sort of the same thing as the Westchester venues.  We'd prefer a lot more all-ages shows, but most venues prefer 21+ because alcohol is what keeps 'em in business.

When we find the right all-ages venues, we book 'em.  If you have one, send it our way - we'll very likely play it.

12.

I’m in a band.  Can you book us an NYC show with TFL?

Because we have a manager/booker (RevLina) who works for us, a lot of bands hit us up for gigs.  We do what we can in the right situation, and we’ve had many successful gig swaps.

If you want to play with us in NYC, and you can get us a decent show in your neck of the woods, contact Lina, and we’ll go through all the details with you. Keep in mind, we usually book at least three or four months in advance.

Oh yeah - and be smart - Don't hassle Lina.  She gets enough of that from us.  Instead, buy her a drink.  You’d be amazed at how many bands treat her poorly while they mistakenly kiss up to us.  SHE’S the one who runs the show.  So SHE’S the one to kiss up to!

13.

Who is Lopes?

Lopes was Steve’s cat.  He’s no longer with us.

When Tommy and Steve first started playing together in Steve’s living room, Lopes was at every rehearsal.  Eventually, he became the namesake of our record label.  We all work for the kitty.

He had an interesting personality, and apparently, kept up his own myspace page.  His blogs are worth reading. 

14.

Is Lopes Records a "real" label?

It depends on what you consider real.  Perhaps we'll incorporate it at some point, but for now, it's our imprint for our self-released stuff, and perhaps a future comp or two.

15.

Why aren't you guys signed to a "real" label

Great question...

16.

How did Tom get to be so damn awesome and talented?

This question is only asked by Tom himself, but to be fair, he does indeed ask it frequently.

Why does Steve always wear glasses?

So he can better see the enemy.

18.

Jen is also called HMC and Pixie.  What does HMC stand for, and why does she change her name all the time?

She won't tell us what HMC means, so we make up things.  As for why she changes her name, she’s told us both, that it’s because she’s in the witness protection program, and because she’s a narc.  We no longer believe a word she says.

19.

RevLina is your manager/booker/photographer...Is she really a reverend?

In addition to telling us what to do and where to go while making us look good, Lina is indeed also an ordained atheist reverend who can legally perform weddings, and has married lots of folks.  Oh yeah - did we happen to mention she’s a part-time sideshow performer who can eat fire and walk on broken glass while barefoot?

So if you needed to get married by a fire-breathing reverend, look no further! 

20.

Is Bloody Tuesday about what I THINK it's about?

No!

I mean, yes. 

21.

Do you take requests?

Depends on what we get in return.  Whaddaya got?

22.

How do you choose cover tunes to play, and which ones have you recorded?

Usually, it comes down to one band member lobbying so hard for a song that the others just cave in just to have them shut the hell up!

Our first CD (Sorta Live) has our version of the Barry McGuire/PF Sloan song, "Eve of Destruction," and Kickass Yes-Man Corporate Hacks has a live version of Elvis Presley's "Burning Love" as a hidden track.  Additionally, we recorded the Monkees’ “Pleasant Valley Sunday” for the “Wasted” CD single, and we’ve done John Denver’s “Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas)” as a Christmas gift CD single.

23.

What songs have you covered live?

In addition to the above four, you may hear any of the following at a TFL show:  Tommy Tutone's "867-5309/Jenny," Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl," REM’s “Radio Free Europe” and “End of the World As We Know It,” Elvis’ “Viva Las Vegas,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run,” and Dion’s “Runaround Sue.”

Covers that we’d done in the past, but no longer do include the Rolling Stones' "Dead Flowers," (for Lebowskifest NY 2005), Buddy Holly's "Rave On," Tom Petty's "American Girl," The Cars' "Best Friend's Girl," David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" and The Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane." At private events, we’ve been known to play The Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop,” Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and Radiohead’s “Creep.”

24.

Any advice for musicians just starting out?

Yeah. Judging by some of the bands we’ve seen lately, you wanna go with fewer hooks, less humor, and more skinny jeans.  Having people scream, cheer and have fun at your shows is so over.  Instead, you want them to stand there, nod their head slightly and go, “Damn, that’s cool.”