Punktuation-What is the name of the band?
Right Brigade.
P-Is there anything special we should note about the name?
RB-No.
P-For how long have you guys been together and who are the current members?
RB-Pat-Guitar, Mick-Guitar, Jesse-Vocals, Clevo-Bass, Mike-Drums. We've been together for almost two years now.
P-Where do you guys reside?
RB-Boston and Connecticut
P-What is the scene like there and how would you say it is in comparison to the scenes in other places?
RB-Connecticut has been dead for a while, and Boston is kind of at a low point, but still one of, if not the best scene around.
P-How would you describe your sound to an 80 year old and how would you describe your sound to a 20 year old?
RB-To an 80 year old-devil music, to a twenty year old-wouldn't bother talking to them.
P-What got you guys interested in playing?
RB-We all have a love for hardcore music and that is what we all grew up on, we just wanted to play good music, not tingy metal or whiny punk rock.
P-Who are your influences?
RB-Cro-Mags, AF, Bad Brains
P-How would you say these people (your influences) have contributed to music or life in general?
RB-These guys were in these bands to express themselves and to have fun-not to draw attention to themselves.
P-Would you say hardcore and punk is on an upward spiral or downward spiral as it is becoming more mainstream?
RB-Punk is definitely getting more mainstream, but if the music is good then who cares. But 21+ shows are lame and a lot of bands are getting egos.
P-What might somebody find of significance in a Right Brigade song, from the lyrics to the music?
RB-When we write our songs, we try to give each song a distinct sound, so you know it's a Right Brigade song, not just another song that sounds like everything else.
P-How might somebody leave the show feeling?
RB-We're not everyone's cup of tea, if they liked us-fine, if not-fuck you.
P-What motivates the band when playing?
RB-We all just love to play, just seeing a lot of people having a good time gets us pumped up.
P-Do you guys have any traditions or rituals while practicing or playing a show?
RB-Just play as hard as you can.
P-What releases have you guys put out and what do you plan on doing record wise in the future?
RB-We put out a demo in summer of '98. We recently just releaed a split 7" with A Poor Excuse from Boston, and our EP just came out on Stillborn Records. Right now we're talking to Equal Vision about future plans.
P-Where do you guys plan on going from here?
RB-Just keep writing and playing.
P-How do you guys feel about the recent breakups of some of harcore's greatest bands? (ie. Ten Yard Fight, Fastbreak, Kid Dynamite, etc.)
RB-Both TYF and FB put in a lot to the hardcore scene, but now Clevo and Pat are in Right Brigade, so, I guess everyone moves on.
P-What do you think is dynamic and special about punk and hardcore that you can't find in any other types of music?
RB-We just love playing shows and meeting new people. Hardcore and punk are a little more casual than other types of music.
P-Would you say that our ultimate goal of unity is being achieved? At least in the underground music scene?
RB-I think everyone should live their own lives. The whole unity thing isn't that important to me.
P-What might somebody get out of seeing you guys play live and what should they expect?
RB-We play hard, so hopefully the crowd gets crazy.
P-Do you have any final words of wisdom or special quotes?
RB-Fuck you.

*Somebody actually wrote Right Brigade. Click here to see what Jesse had to say.