Artist description Just good shit.

Musical Influences Punk, Folk, Rock, Hip-Hop

Artist History Ask Again Later is four guys from different musical backgrounds united together to form a musical Voltron of sorts. Red Lion: Raymond Yates -- who writes, sings and strums -- has been and continues to be a force on the folk scene for the last decade. Raymond's two solo albums explore the ever-changing landscape of modern folk and include guest appearances from prominent musicians oft-featured on Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion. Herr Yates continues to perform solo and with other projects in the folk context. "He's like James Taylor, but with soul and good song-writing ability from the musical and lyrical standpoints," notes Norm. Yellow Lion: Matt Ogden kicks the pony's ass with his searing guitar lines, yet also soothes the savage beast with a tremendously appropriate soft touch. Matt's keen sense of harmony provides that special something that sets AAL apart from similar acts. Matt has played in punk, rock, and hippie-rock bands from NoDak to St. Paul. Ogden-san currently plays drum in a hippie-rock band not affiliated with this project. "He's like Jerry Garcia, but without a beard and a gut and a plot in the cemetery" Norm observes. Green Lion: Norm Long was a fixture of the Macalester College music and theater scene during the mid-to-late nineties, acting, singing and drumming all over the place while pursuing an economics degree. Some acts you may have seen Norm with include: Dr. Wells, Jadedone, Marmaduke, Orbit 3 and the Macalester College Gospel Choir. Mssr. Long whittles away the time in his home-based electronic music studio. "I'm like Moby, but with the hair and without the big contract," avers Norm. Blue Lion: Eric Ebbesen brings that booming bass sound to the quartet (picklessly, thank you). Eric has played in punk/alt acts since early in high school and won't stop a-rockin' till the cops come a-knockin'. Some acts you may have seen Eric with include: Thin Red Line, Jadedone, Marmaduke, Orbit 3 and the Macalester College Gospel Choir. Gospodin Ebbesen plays the guitar and cds at his home in South Minneapolis in his free time. "He's like Les Claypool, but not quite as good nor quite as mentally insane. How did Ask Again Later come to be? Norm and Eric have been playing together for six years. Norm and Ray have known each other for six years. Norm asked Ray to jam and it worked, but needed something extra. Matt works and hangs with Eric's sister's fiancé, Scott. Norm and Eric asked Scott if he knew someone who wanted to jam. Scott said he did and that person's name was Matt. Norm and Eric asked Matt to jam with them and Ray and it worked.

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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