Preliminary Planning - Interview Questions

So I went out and bought myself a good mic from Target (and still, every time I even think of Target the song "Target has my Heart" by SOJH runs through my head). Okay, so maybe it's not a "good" mic per say, but it was $10. It's omni directional (which was pretty much my only requirement) and I can either use it in a stand or plug the mic-head directly into my laptop, which is good because I seem to pick up less static that way. As far as the other equipment goes, Gaura, my computer guru and roommate, suggests that I wait 'til Black Friday. Although the process of this scares me it would also be a good opportunity to grab some winter wear that I'm sure to need, just as long as I don't get trampled.

In any case, I'm writing today to brainstorm some good interview questions for Russ. He's going to do some recording for my sister tomorrow and maybe I can kill two birds with one stone and do an interview in another room or something.

Objectives to learn:
-How did you get involved in the scene?
-What are some of the positive experiences you've had with all-ages music?
-What are some of the negative experience you've had?
-What's kept you involved in all-ages music?
-How does playing an all-ages club feel different from playing in a bar?
-How does playing at a house feel different from playing somewhere else?
-What's your favorite all-ages club and why? How do the clubs differ?
-How do you think the community as a whole feels about all-ages music?

Somehow through this interview I want to steer towards talking about Out of the Sun's closing and re-opening, The Placebo, and a few other venues around here.

O, and on a last note, I think I'll officially here and now set the departure date for February 22nd. I'm tired of being wishy-washy about this. February 21st is my mom's birthday, so I kinda want to be here for that, it's a better marker than most as far as when would be a good time to leave. By my newly created schedule I should get back home by April 9th (just in time to file an extension on my tax return!)

I'm going driving again today, I already have my permit in my pocket. I've got a long way to go before I can feel confident shifting onto the freeway and heading north for Eugene.