2nd Twitter Q&A with Brian!

Christophe wrote:

IrishNameAndAnInjury wrote:

Christophe wrote:

WHAT IS GOING ON?

A BIG FAT NOTHING IS GOING ON! AND PEOPLE ARE STILL ASKING QUESTIONS!

I want to tell him about my weird dreams but it would take too long and isn't a question! I bet he would love your marathon dream

Haha, I bet he would! Maybe that's why he's late. He and his dog are out training right now!

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The Gaslight Anthem‏@gaslightanthem
Twitter chat #askbrian had to be moved until tomorrow at 5pm EST very sorry for the mixup!!!!

Jeez Louise!

IrishNameAndAnInjury wrote:

Christophe wrote:

IrishNameAndAnInjury wrote:

Christophe wrote:

WHAT IS GOING ON?

A BIG FAT NOTHING IS GOING ON! AND PEOPLE ARE STILL ASKING QUESTIONS!

I want to tell him about my weird dreams but it would take too long and isn't a question! I bet he would love your marathon dream

Haha, I bet he would! Maybe that's why he's late. He and his dog are out training right now!

haha, someone called him a cunt, oh my

What a bummer! I have to work until 7:00 tomorrow and might not have wi-fi at 5:00. Oh well, I'll just have to read it all later. Sigh...

Yeah I bet he was out walking his dogs when he realized or something

steph wrote:

haha, someone called him a cunt, oh my

Well now that's just mean. I'm sure there was a good reason for the change of plans. I bet we'll never find out though!

IrishNameAndAnInjury wrote:

steph wrote:

haha, someone called him a cunt, oh my

Well now that's just mean. I'm sure there was a good reason for the change of plans. I bet we'll never find out though!

haha, well i think she was joking, but it is ridiculous that people would be genuinely upset.

anyways jadedpunkhulk said he will answer questions for Brian now i wish i could think of a question for that!

steph wrote:

IrishNameAndAnInjury wrote:

steph wrote:

haha, someone called him a cunt, oh my

Well now that's just mean. I'm sure there was a good reason for the change of plans. I bet we'll never find out though!

haha, well i think she was joking, but it is ridiculous that people would be genuinely upset.

anyways jadedpunkhulk said he will answer questions for Brian now i wish i could think of a question for that!

Oh my gosh, that would be hilarious! I would probably die laughing.

People need to get a grip. Yeah, it's a bummer that there was a mixup, but it's not the end of the world. He'll do it tomorrow...fingers crossed.

steph wrote:

haha, someone called him a cunt, oh my

Some people need to get out more. End of.

Boo hoo, he didn't answer your 1 in a 1000 chance of getting it answered question.

Did anyone get a transcript of the questions answered as I wasn't about when he did the q and a?

Here. I did it for my website. (Thank's for quoting me if you use it )

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@AndyAnomaly : what's your favorite sexy-time tunes?
lover, you should've come over by Jeff Buckley

@DaveRagg will you be doing a UK tour this year? A date in Manchester would be awesome!
Ok course!!!! in the Fall

@gaslightabi What do you think of fans who get Gaslight lyrics tattooed on them?
I think it's a honor, my first tattoos were bouncing souls lyrics.

@hannahstewartt_ hey brian, are you coming to Scotland anytime soon? oh & what's your favourite song that you've written?
right now, "45" is up there.

@SHoare93 Why are you only playing 1 London show?!!! It sold out so quickly, please do another
of course we'll do more...patience daniel san.

@cleverpig1 do you like tegan and sara?
LOVE THEM.

@BasilBee PORK ROLL - with cheese or without?
with cheese, are you crazy!!!!

@OneEllisBell Do you like any German bands?
I like Turbostaat.

@article82 what is it you hope people get from your music? What do you want them to take away when listening to it?
I hope they know they're not the only one out there.

@DukieWRX How did it feel to have 200 fans singing back '45' to you the day after it came out. It was exciting for me!
It was a total dream, that was a huge landmark this band will never forget.

@saracollaton any chance for another Toronto show soon?
ABSOLUTELY!

@frameworkjace if you had one superpower, what would it be?
to stop war.

@bethanydelbegio what would you say is your biggest triumph?
seriously, every week there seems to be a new one. this ride has been truly amazing.

@twinter33 why can't you download 45 single on UK iTunes?
that is a huge explanation that boils down to the rules of iTUNES UK and US... I wish it wasn't this way.

@Maczilla96 Is there any chance of rerecording This Charming Man, Surrogate McKenzie or Cincinnati Rail Tie stuff?
nope, that stuff was never meant to be out there.

@philpcarr do you still have your 59 sound rig. 52 telecaster and bassman
yes i do.

@elbgoddess How is Piggy, the little rock star bear from Germany?
WONDERFUL!

@JessBerryy is your door fixed?
yes, and my deck too. hahah

@Darren_Kelly_DK What's your favourite video game of all time?
I LOVE Arkham City

@danger_zoe 27hours and 11,000 miles to see you guys on Wednesday, will I get to hear say I won't (recognize) ?
You got the hook up now sister!

@ErosDesaparece are you coming to Spain?
FOR SURE!

@danielpelham yo brian, is it true that the gaslight anthem are playing hard rock calling on the same day as the boss in july in London
no sorry we're not playing hard rock calling this year.

@Mlepore36 Did you get to see Avengers yet?
yea, it ruled!

@iw_ka how is your new record label treating you? are they nice to you??
Yea, they're actually really cool to us.

@cornerinfielder are you a baseball fan?
I love the yankees.

@HastieLaaaa did you drink too much Brown Ale in Newcastle on the revival tour!?
probably. three beers and I'm in a clown suit.

@SammmmmyFecher perfect sandwich:?
hmmm....tuna fish?

@JessBerryy HOW DO YOU THINK TAYLOR SWIFT HANDLED THE KANYE SITUATION?
I would've punched him in his mouth.

@oh_megan how much of the set at KoKo will be new material? Will we hear much of handwritten? Ps. The NME set was beautiful!
I think we're gonna play some new stuff and ALL the favorites.

@stephtrevino WIll we be expecting a full set at the roxy show? Seeing as it starts earlier than normal?
it is a short set, but we'll blast out as many as we can.

@gracerose1992 What's your favourite british band?
the clash

@LizzieDowd favourite british band at the moment?
frank turner. OR tribes.

@masonreddjones favorite record by the rolling stones?
oOH... MAYBE Sticky Fingers. BUt sometimes Goats Head Soup.

@Samirababeyy If you could speak to one type of animal, what would it be?
Dogs for sure.

@joshyboytyler If you could play with St. Joe Strummer what song would you play?
Straight to Hell.

@RomainJeanticou Do you know how long you'll be playing when opening for Soundgarden?
45 min?

@basementroyalty If you were in a relationship with Chuck Ragan, who would wear the trousers
HIM for sure.

@PhilthCollins Who is your all time favourite Yankee player?
Jeter.

@Kellenkz when will you play in RI/MA again? Also, tele or les Paul?
Tele

@ForTheSwin Do you think Mariano Rivera can come back from his knee injury?
One More Year!!!!!! bada bing!

@samanthashiner are your fingers giving off sparks right now?
yes they are

@NineEighteenNJ any words of advice for an up and coming NJ punk band
GET IN THE VAN

@xKingMonster Question manquante
I like the hits.

@lauramoorcroft favourite cover you've done?
State of Love and Trust.

@danaldo17 I've seen you wear a Chelsea jersey. Are you much of a fan? If so, who's your favorite player? Drogba? Lampard?
Well I support Chelsea because one of my dear friends gave me my first jersey ever of Chelsea with my name on it.

@velvetsunshine_ BRIAN WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ABBA SONG?
Dancing Queen, what else?

@emmaprew what's your favourite Tom Petty song?
It'll All Work Out.

@Renee_Ko should i wear my scrubs to get my tattoo tonight or normal people clothes..
you should wear a cat suit.

@easylightlyfree coffee or tea?
Coffee

@JessBerryy Who made you so beautiful?
the good lord:)

@velvetsunshine_ FUCK YES I knew it. Do you dance to Dancing Queen when you think no one is watching? Xo
and while they ARE watching.

@thevachon how does it make you feel when someone gets a gaslight anthem tattoo?
I think its an honor!

@JessBerryy Do you like Marina and The Diamonds?
I do actually.

@Guitarguy615 What do you think of Jack White?
total original

@cleverpig1 DREAM TOUR?
PEARL JAM!!!!!

@Maczilla96 Favorite tv show?
Sons of Anarchy OR Desperate Housewives.

@RealDealVeall What is said right at the beginning of old white Lincoln?
Get off my lawn long hair...

favourite superhero? *Cough batman cough*
TOTALLY batman

@cleverpig1 who is your favourite pop star?
MMMM...Coldplay

@erik9327 do you think about doing sometime a acoustic tour with TGA? Like PJ and Nirvana > MTV
I would love to.

@TGA_FRANCE favorite foreign city ?
Hmmm. Vancouver, London, Paris, Munich, and Barcelona

@ralstonshand favourite Tom waits song?
Never Let Go, or Downtown Train

@LucaChinaski After Milan's gig with Soundgarden TGA will return in Italy in the fall?
FOR SURE!

@Sholadou favourite gossip girl character?
ME

@kylem17 any chance of a good luck reply for a big exam tomorrow from my favourite singer?
Good Luck Buddy!

@KirstyAnne_ what is the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
Just Do It. Seriously.

@Line_ine Favorite horror movie
Ooh the Strangers was SCARY!

@TheJBizness have you ever boxed?
Yep

@BossHugo Favourite Soundgarden/Chris Cornell song?
The Day I Tried to Live

@fueledbykatrina I'm covering two of your songs next week at a show, wish me luck?
GOOD LUCK!

@leannelavery like any irish bands?
the pogues!

@Marzeepants Will Bree get jail time or will Carlos 'fess up
Bree CANNOT DIE!

@beatrixkiddo79 If Glee covered one of your songs...which one would you prefer they did? (no good can come of this Q)
NO GLEE NOT EVER. NOT FOR ANY $$$$$$

@staylucky21 What's some advice to those hopeless romantics out there? ;-)
Thin Lizzy - "if that chick (or guy) dont'wanna know, forget her... (or him)

@emthedrummer What advice would you give to a band that's just starting out?
go on tour.

@TMulv what's on your iPod that people would be surprised about?
the sheer AMOUNT of Lady Gaga.

@charlottemakin Question manquante
You are asking very strange questions.

@TheBloodyMess The title of a movie I'm making is "The Backseat." Partially as an homage to your song. Can you not sue me?
I would never sue you.

@chrispatrick14 What acoustic guitar do you use at the moment?
a martin and a Gibson

@JonnyWale help me out, Foo Fighters or Less Than Jake at this years Reading Festival ?
FOO FIGHTERS FOR SURE.

@puddftw Favourite Christmas film?
NOT A Christmas Story

@katietownsonxo will you promise me to never shave your stubble off THANKS
DEAL.

@ryanbrady94 I'm glad to see the music video for '45' will be a live one. Taking a page out of Pearl Jam's book?
I'm pretty sure they're not the first to do a live video.

@rossgillies Favourite band to come out of Scotland?
We were promised jetpacks

@emmalanchester what do you think of your English fans?!
LOVE 'EM!

@enolala favourite el jefe poster?
i LOVE the Christmas one from last year.

@Kingru1603 I've got a bone disease and it's really bad at the moment. I need some nonjudgmental advice, please? Thank you!!!
Keep up hope.

@69_crimes can you guys please come to Belfast soon? It's great 'craic' and a fab city!
I would Love to come to Belfast.

@hightopsneakers what are you having for dinner?
Mac and Cheese.

@SarahWexler Favorite Jackson Browne song?
The Birds of Saint Marks

@lauramoorcroft How's your dog? You were telling us that she had an infection in her paw at NME last week
He's all good!

@kaylaearly really would love a reply or an RT for an irish fan!
GO IRISH!

@alex89xparatore Favourite Brand New Song?
JESUS or Sowing Season

@johngalubensky what kind of motorcycle do you have?
Harley Davidson

@_SaraEatWorld I live in Kansas. Is there any chance I'll see you in my lifetime?
Yes Ma'am

@Jack_Cookson what made gaslight's standard tuning DGCFAD?
I'm a low baritone and it's works much better for me to sing over.

@ryanbrady94 Aww man shot me down, I meant the Eddie Vedder quote about music videos. I'm sorry massive fan. : (
no sweat!

@charlottemakin Question manquante
YES!

@mazman_ sportster? softail? vrod?
Softail Slim

@Renee_Ko if i know where you live, and im a small human, can we hangout? hahah!
I'm getting a security guard now because of your tweets

@cmavfc15 Best small venue you have played?
I love ABC No Rio in Ny

@mazman_ best coffee shop in NJ?
I actually like Starbucks.

@Renee_Ko does it bother you when people freak out when they meet you? Im still embarrased from Philly..
no, I like meeting people, I don't like when they're creepy.

@VanDerTwix Is Ryan Gosling your hidden brother?
Yes, he is.

@FabulousPhiline Lucky Strike or Malboro ?
I'd rather just quit.

@BrainFallonsHOE Do you like Sherlock Holmes?
Yea.

@SJLAU23 what mic would u recommend for a lower voice
I only use Audix mics.

@danihampton what is your all-time favorite book?
really? I like Calvin and Hobbs
ORRRRR..... The Grapes of Wrath

@smurraymorris Drink of choice?
Coca Cola

@inhiva Would you like to go on tour with Brand New?
Yea of course

@alex89xparatore prove love for JAWBREAKER by playing Accident Prone with Jesse Lacey at Bamboozle??
I don't need to prove anything.

@hannahamiee have you read on the road by jack kerouac?
Yea

@DPMN11 What did you and Ian write on wall of Smiths room in Salford Lads Club?
It's secret. But I'd like to write to Johnny Marr and morressy to stop being jerks and just kiss and make up. # SMITHS REUNION!

@danny_breakdown Favorite bible verse?
Joshua 1:9

@TheAdamRussell The best Springsteen song is The River right?
no way.

@ashleybcfc Rangers or Devils?
Rangers, I don't trust any team born after 1980.

@kategasch did you forget about the q&a again? I think @JADEDPUNKHULK is right on with that weed question...
I don't smoke weed or do any drugs.

@Line_ine Favorite Dylan song ?
Don't think twice, it's all right

@Scumfag Favourite Twopointeight song?
RED EYE!

@KatieJanis23 soooo are you planning to come back to Seattle anytime soon..?
ABSOLUTELY!!!! ONE of my Favorite Cities

Ok, I gotta hit the road! Thanks Everybody! Love to you all, and be good to each other!

Thanks, Van Der Twix!!!!!!

On behalf of Brian Fallons HOE, thanks!

I was the one who asked about The Avengers movie.

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@AndyAnomaly : what's your favorite sexy-time tunes?
lover, you should've come over by Jeff Buckley

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS NOW ALL I AM GOING TO THINK ABOUT WHEN I LISTEN TO IT IS THIS QUESTION AND BRIAN. FML FML FML.

Damn. I missed it. But, thanks Van Der Twix for posting that.


Beautiful, just beautiful. It is no surprise that I friggin' love that man!

THANKS VAN DER TWIX! so glad he alluded to playing Say I Wont on wed!

plugga wrote:

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@AndyAnomaly : what's your favorite sexy-time tunes?
lover, you should've come over by Jeff Buckley

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS NOW ALL I AM GOING TO THINK ABOUT WHEN I LISTEN TO IT IS THIS QUESTION AND BRIAN. FML FML FML.

This was the tweet I read where I thought "I really need to wait for a transcript" because I thought Brian called the person who asked the question "Lover" and that the song was "You Should've Come Over".

NeverTrustAJunkie wrote:

plugga wrote:

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@AndyAnomaly : what's your favorite sexy-time tunes?
lover, you should've come over by Jeff Buckley

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS NOW ALL I AM GOING TO THINK ABOUT WHEN I LISTEN TO IT IS THIS QUESTION AND BRIAN. FML FML FML.

This was the tweet I read where I thought "I really need to wait for a transcript" because I thought Brian called the person who asked the question "Lover" and that the song was "You Should've Come Over".

I've been listening to that song a ton now so hurray to brian it for mentioning it in regards to his pre coital activities. what a guy

Van Der Twix wrote:

@TGA_FRANCE favorite foreign city ?
Hmmm. Vancouver, London, Paris, Munich, and Barcelona

Woot! I'm so glad I got to meet them, great bunch of guys. Also glad the riot didn't tarnish my city's reputation lol

Thanks Van Der Twix

You're welcome !
Also, I'm the one asking for favorite foreign cities and the question about Ryan Gosling (and yes I have two accounts)

Thankyou for this!
i'm the one who asked what he was having for dinner.. (I couldn't think of any questions so my friend suggested that haha)