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P-Nut is a self-proclaimed simple man. Hes the bassist for 311, an active voice in the legalization movement and he loves his mother. P- Nuts band, however, is not that simple. 311 has sold thousands of albums, sold out 95% of its live shows and all without the help of major radio airplay or a major label. With the the third 311 disc (self- titled and on Capricorn Records) under their belts and a more than successful tour kicking its way across the country, these Nebraska natives are enjoying the fruits of three hectic years of underground success. And P-Nut? Well, hes just happy to be taking it all in.

The New Album

We were in the studio for three and a half months. We sat up in the studio and pretty much played live. All of the drum takes are all one take and it came out perfect. We were the only band in the studio, so there wasnt anybody in our faces. There was a nice pool table, satellite t.v. and people that were there just to get us food, or strings, or pot. It was nice and I was so spoiled.

P-NutÕs Favorite Song On The New Album

My favorite song on the album would probably be T & P Combo or Brodels. I love both of those a lot. I like the changes that they have. They are probably the diverse ones, the ones that are really tricky to play. They require some musicianship, and I like being challenged. We try to find our limits on every album.

The Next Single

The next single, I think, is going to be All Mixed Up, and I love that song also. Its only got two different parts with a break down. Its not to crazy of a song to be written, but the mood that it sets is lots of fun and its jazzy and reggae which is cool. You cant say reggae-e can you?

The Video

We have a video out for Dont Stay Home.--It was fun to make and our director was really cool. We wore rubber suits for a while. Out in the ocean, it was slimy, but my tattoos look really cool on the video-- some kind of wash he did on the film made my tattoos jump out about two feet. My mom even said my tattoos look nice, thats how good they look. JoanÕs gotta like it. I love Joan.

The Three Things P-Nut CanÕt Be Without On The Road

Well, I hate to say it but, cigarettes because Im an addict. Thats something I cant be without, but Im looking to change that this year because Im twenty-one. I gotta grow up and stop being so oral. Gotta quit it. Cant be without marijuana, absolutly. This isnt very funny, but I have to have contacts, glasses and saline solution--and books and juggling balls. Those are three more things!

P-Nut On Being A Bachelor/Rock Star

I have never lived with a woman, but Id like to. I canÕt wait until I can, but Im not really gonna be that much of a companion because Im gone so much. So, sorry girls! --I dont need much to live. I donÕt need a beeper or a fuckin cell(?) phone. You think IÕm a fuckin rock star? You can come right over to my place. IÕve got a phat t.v., a good VCR, big Sega, a mattress, books, a little oven with re-heatable pizzas and a phone. When I have my time off, I just suckle up to the nipple and suck all night. I put on Comedy Central, lock it on my t.v., put the bong in my armpit, and I can sit that way for days, except to defecate and get more pot. IÕm a simple man and IÕm not a criminal.

P-Nut On Legalizing Marijuana

The U.S. is behind in its laws. Germany is growing industrial hemp, England and of course Holland are growing industrial hemp. Everybodys doin it. Everybodys got to. Weve got so much space, but money is keeping it locked up. If people would vote it legal, I know it would happen, because people say we are ten million marijuana smokers strong in America. I think theres more than that, at least fifteen. Millions of dollars spent on oil, tobacco and cotton--giving us those stupid commercials. Making us look like idiots, undermining my intelligence. I know what Im fuckin smoking. Ahh, Im angry.

Well, P-Nut is now on tour with the rest of the 311 crew and heading for the Trocadero on November 15, with Korn and Monster Magnet. Be prepared for two hours of head bobbin-butt shakin-mosh pit movin funk-rock-rap brought to you by Nebraskas finest.

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