PRESS ARCHIVE
For a band that has been around for three decades, I've always thought surprisingly little has been written about them. Over time I've collected what I could of fanzines and other clippings. I've also combed the internet looking for anything worthwhile. This is far from a complete list, but it's the largest grouping of articles to date. If I own it, I scanned it. If not, a link is available.
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- 1989.03.28 The Saratogian
Show review from the Bijou on 1989.02.20. "Don't dismiss the Sonic Undertones." - 1990.Jun Eye On Saratoga
Show review from Caroline St. Block Party on 1990.05.06. "Believe it or not, some people in the audience hadn't heard the Figgs before." |
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- 1991.Mid-Aug The Saratogian
(Exact date unknown) Really good early article about the boys |
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- 1991.10.03 Skidmore News
Show review from Falstaffs on 1991.09.28 |
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- 1992.10.08 Skidmore News
Review of the Happy 7" |
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- 1992.11.12 Metroland
Feature article titled Memories of Yoo-Hoo |
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- 1993.09.09 Metroland
Blurb about the Columbia Records demo |
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- 1993.Fall Canvas: Issue #5
Fanzine out of Skidmore College contains an interview and a review of Ready Steady Stoned |
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- 1993.12.2 Metroland
Cover Story. interview conducted Nov.19-20 |
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- 1993.12.17 Daily Gazette
Figgs rehearsing first album, will play in area this weekend
with quotes from Mike and Brad
Figgs rehearsing first album, will play in area this weekend
with quotes from Mike and Brad
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- 1994.5.28 Billboard Magazine
article entitled "Figgs off to the races with debut set" |
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- 1994.Jun
Imago press release |
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- 1994.07.08 Washington Post
Show preview entitled "consistent kittens and fresh figgs"
Show preview entitled "consistent kittens and fresh figgs"
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- 1994.07.10 Buzzz Magazine
Cover story - 1994.Summer Thumb: Issue #2
Interview with Pete and Pete - 1994.09.15 Skidmore News
Reprint of the Thumb zine interview |
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- 1994.Sep. Spin
The infamous "chauvinist" review of Low-Fi at Society High |
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- 1994 Jersey Beat: Issue #52
Feature interview conducted Aug.18-19 |
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- 1994.10.09 The Daily Gazette
Live review of the 10.8.94 show at SUNY Albany. My first Figgs show! |
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- 1995.03.04 Billboard Magazine
Photo of Mike durring the "Wasted Pretty" Copenhagen video shoot |
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- 1995.04.06 Skidmore News
Great review of the show on 1995.04.01 |
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- 1996.04.17 The Source
Cover story by Kirsten Ferguson |
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- 1996.04.20 Billboard Magazine
Photo of band in the studio remixing Banda Macho for Capitol |
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- 1996.04.23 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
A quick interview with Mike titled No Clash Here
A quick interview with Mike titled No Clash Here
- 1996.06.21 Daily Gazette
A quick piece about the Figgs joining the WARPED Tour
A quick piece about the Figgs joining the WARPED Tour
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- 1996.Jul CMJ New Music
Banda Macho review. Blame It All Senseless was also featured on the accompanying cd sampler |
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- 1996.07.24 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Review of the WARPED Tour stop in Pittsburgh titled All Punkers Are Created Equal. Look for the awesome quote from Hayes!
Review of the WARPED Tour stop in Pittsburgh titled All Punkers Are Created Equal. Look for the awesome quote from Hayes!
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- 1996.Aug HuH Magazine
Short interview piece with the band titled Saratoga Smile. Girl, Kill Your Boyfriend is also featured on the accompanying cd sampler |
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- 1996 Guitar world
Short overview piece with Mike & Guy |
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- 1996.Sep Hot Lava
Feature overview |
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- 1996.Sep Crossbeat (Japan)
Banda Macho review. Thank you Mika |
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- 1996.09.08 WHTG Eatontown, NJ
Radio interview. Check out the live show posted on the site too!
Radio interview. Check out the live show posted on the site too!
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- 1996.10.09 Michigan State University
Banda Macho review. hysterical! |
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- 1996.12.07 Billboard Magazine
Photo of band with Graham on the Acid Bubblegum tour 10.15.96
Photo of band with Graham on the Acid Bubblegum tour 10.15.96
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- 1997.02.06 Mass. Daily Collegian
live review |
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- 1997.Spring Rock Beat Int'l
Issue #10 gives the Figgs a thumbs up in this short review of the Graham Parker "Piss & Vinegar" tribute album
Issue #10 gives the Figgs a thumbs up in this short review of the Graham Parker "Piss & Vinegar" tribute album
- 1997.Aug Mixmag
Article on the making of the Last Rock & Roll Tour album titled
Captured Live at Bogie's
Article on the making of the Last Rock & Roll Tour album titled
Captured Live at Bogie's
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- 1998.Mar-Apr Muddle: Issue #13
Feature interview conducted 11.19.97 |
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- 1999.May Elevate Me Later
Feature interview with Hayes. conducted 5.8.99 |
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1999.07.03 The Noise
Live review |
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- 2000.Jan Pressed Figgs
Kevin Ure's Figgs newsletter |
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- 2000.Feb Angst and Daisies
Feature overview |
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- 2000.03.16 New Mexico State University Roundup
For EP Fans Only review |
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- 2000.04.02 Dairy Farmers For Quebec's Independence (huh?)
For EP Fans Only review |
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- 2000.06.07 Flagpole Magazine
Interview with Pete D. titled Maximum Rock & Pop
Interview with Pete D. titled Maximum Rock & Pop
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- 2000.Oct CMJ Online
Sucking In Stereo review |
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- 2000.10.18 Boston.com
Sucking In Stereo review |
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- 2001.Jan/Feb Amplifier Issue# 22
Feature piece includes an interview with Pete D. |
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- 2001.Jan/Feb Magnet
Sucking In Stereo review |
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- 2001.03.02 Skidmore News
A not so well written review of the 2001.02.24 show at Falstaffs |
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- 2001.03.15 Phoenix New Times
Interview entitled The Talent Shows
Interview entitled The Talent Shows
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- 2001.Summer As The World Burns
Fanzine interview with Pete D. Conducted 11.07.2000 |
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- 2002.04.11 Wax Buildup
Article by Steve Reynolds titled Let's Hear The Gentlemen, Please
Article by Steve Reynolds titled Let's Hear The Gentlemen, Please
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- 2002.Jul Boston Magazine
Short interview with Mike for Slow Charm |
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- 2002.Oct The Noise
Interview with Mike |
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- 2003.Jan-Feb Amplifier
A positive Slow Charm review that includes an Interview with Mike |
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- 2003.04.03 Skidmore News
Great review of the 2003.03.29 show at Falstaffs |
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- 2003.08.24 Metroland
Live review from the Worn To A Nub Tour with Tommy Stinson
[dead link]
Live review from the Worn To A Nub Tour with Tommy Stinson
[dead link]
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- 2004.Mar Harp magazine
Short review on Slow Charm |
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- 2004.05.07 Metroland
Live review from Albany show
[dead link]
Live review from Albany show
[dead link]
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- 2004.06.24 Rolling Stone
The Figgs top the charts! Along with every other local band Mr. S mentioned when the magazine called my former place of employment |
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- 2004.08.09 Razorcake
Interview with Mike
Interview with Mike
- 2004.Sep In Music We Trust
Interview with Pete D.
Interview with Pete D.
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- 2006.12.21 Today
Pete D. interview titled Aging Gracefully and Still Rocking
Pete D. interview titled Aging Gracefully and Still Rocking
- 2007.02.13 BMI.COM
Article With Pete D. focusing on his production/engineering side called Tips From The Trenches
Article With Pete D. focusing on his production/engineering side called Tips From The Trenches
- 2007.May-June Skope Magazine
A half page article with Mike about the 20th anniversary titled
Relationship Advice
A half page article with Mike about the 20th anniversary titled
Relationship Advice
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- 2007.06.18 thefiggs.net
A nice full band interview titled Chasing After Figgs. conducted before the show on 5.26.07 |
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- 2007.08.30 Metroland
Cover story celebrating 20 years of the band. |
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- 2008.01.05 On Milwaukee
An all too brief review of the 2008.01.04 show titled: The Figgs Rock Linneman's. They included a quick quote from Mike.
An all too brief review of the 2008.01.04 show titled: The Figgs Rock Linneman's. They included a quick quote from Mike.
- 2009.01.08 Taunton Gazette
A nice handful of Hayes quotes in this piece, titled Figgs Will Be Cooking On Hot Stove Boston, promoting their appearance.
A nice handful of Hayes quotes in this piece, titled Figgs Will Be Cooking On Hot Stove Boston, promoting their appearance.
- 2009.04.02 Blurt
A great review by Bill Holmes of Mike's self titled solo album
A great review by Bill Holmes of Mike's self titled solo album
- 2009.06.19 The Peverett Phile
Interview titled Pheaturing Mike Gent
Interview titled Pheaturing Mike Gent
- 2010 How To Succeed At Rock
A blog written by former manager, Brad Morrison containing multiple Figgs stories.
- Lesson #1 It’s all about being famous
- It’s all about being famous again
- What’s so great about a recording contract?
- Lesson #15 Godzilla Magpops VS The Promoter
A blog written by former manager, Brad Morrison containing multiple Figgs stories.
- Lesson #1 It’s all about being famous
- It’s all about being famous again
- What’s so great about a recording contract?
- Lesson #15 Godzilla Magpops VS The Promoter
- 2010.06.16 Sound As Language
A broad stroked overview of the band titled 120 on S.A.L.
A broad stroked overview of the band titled 120 on S.A.L.
- 2010.08.05 Daily Gazette
Interview with Mike previewing hometown shows titled Figgs Bring New Album, Loads of New Songs to Town
Interview with Mike previewing hometown shows titled Figgs Bring New Album, Loads of New Songs to Town
- 2010.08.08 Times Union
Live review of the Aug. 6th show titled The Figgs Deliver Rock
Live review of the Aug. 6th show titled The Figgs Deliver Rock
- 2010.08.16 Nippertown
Live review of the Aug. 7th show in Saratoga
Live review of the Aug. 7th show in Saratoga
- 2010.09.07 The Big Takeover
Marc Scarano (of Alice the Goon fame) interviews Mike
Marc Scarano (of Alice the Goon fame) interviews Mike
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- 2010.12.09 Metroland
Upcoming concerts blurb for the shows on December 10th & 11th |
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- 2011.Jun The 1st Five.com
Review of the Sucking In Stereo LP reissue |
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- 2011.12.21 Thatdanguy's Podcast
Audio interview with Pete D. still available here or at itunes. It's labeled part one, but to my knowledge, no follow up has happened yet.
Audio interview with Pete D. still available here or at itunes. It's labeled part one, but to my knowledge, no follow up has happened yet.
- 2012.01.19 RT 20 Podcast
Pete is interviewed by friend, Steve Reynolds for his podcast.
Highly recomended listening! in 2 parts below.
Pete is interviewed by friend, Steve Reynolds for his podcast.
Highly recomended listening! in 2 parts below.
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- 2012.03.05 The Peverett Phile
Interview titled Pheaturing Pete Donnelly
Interview titled Pheaturing Pete Donnelly
- 2012.Apr Go Metric
Staff having some fun picking their top 5 figgs songs in honor of the bands 25th anniversary.
- 4.16 Jason Fry
- 4.17 Joe Keller
- 4.21 Mike Faloon
- 4.23 Steve Reynolds
Staff having some fun picking their top 5 figgs songs in honor of the bands 25th anniversary.
- 4.16 Jason Fry
- 4.17 Joe Keller
- 4.21 Mike Faloon
- 4.23 Steve Reynolds
- 2012.04.17 RT 20 Podcast
Mike is interviewed by friend, Steve Reynolds for his podcast.
Highly recomended listening! in 2 parts below.
Mike is interviewed by friend, Steve Reynolds for his podcast.
Highly recomended listening! in 2 parts below.
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- 2012.04.29 Rocketfuel Podcast: Episode #57
Phone interview with Mike in two parts. Available here or at itunes
- 2012.08.21 Poetscollective's Blog
Live review of the 8.18 Saratoga show titled live at 25
Live review of the 8.18 Saratoga show titled live at 25
- 2012.10.22 New York Music Daily
Review of the 10.20 show at Rock Shop titled CMJ 2012: Make Music NY for Kids with Badges
Review of the 10.20 show at Rock Shop titled CMJ 2012: Make Music NY for Kids with Badges
- 2012.12.13 Boston Globe
Interview with Mike titled The Figgs Still Fresh 25 Years Later
Interview with Mike titled The Figgs Still Fresh 25 Years Later
- 2012.12.27 Nippertown!
Live review of the 12.21 show in Albany
Live review of the 12.21 show in Albany
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- 2013.02.11 Power Popaholic Blog
Interview with Mike can be found here or youtube |
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- 2013.03.11 Our Stage Magazine
Short article where the Figgs are declared Artists of the Week
Short article where the Figgs are declared Artists of the Week
- 2013.03.14 Red Star Union
Mike performs live, then is interviewed by Tom Kielty from the Boston Globe. Watch all of it here. A review of the show can be found Here
Mike performs live, then is interviewed by Tom Kielty from the Boston Globe. Watch all of it here. A review of the show can be found Here
2013.04.01 The Peverett Phile
Interview titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Mike Gent of the Figgs
Interview titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Mike Gent of the Figgs
- 2013.04.02 Live Review
Glowing review and video of Mike's show at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA on 3.25.13
Glowing review and video of Mike's show at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA on 3.25.13
- 2013.05.20 The Adventures of Jeff & Unkajeff Blog
Interview with Pete D. Here
Interview with Pete D. Here
- 2013.07.22 The Peverett Phile
Interview titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Pete Donnelly
Interview titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Pete Donnelly
- 2013.08.20 Boston Globe
A nice Face The Bird review
A nice Face The Bird review
- 2013.11.06 Folio Magazine
A quick interview titled Two Peas in a Pod with Pete to promote his solo show in Florida on 11.15
A quick interview titled Two Peas in a Pod with Pete to promote his solo show in Florida on 11.15
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- 2013.11.13 WTF Podcast Episode #442
Recorded on July 1st that same year in Marc's garage. The full episode has been uploaded and taken off youtube a few times. But it's up now! |
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- 2014.01.20 Jetpack Promotions
A quick write up of Guy's band titled Blockhouses Debut in NYC
A quick write up of Guy's band titled Blockhouses Debut in NYC
- 2014.04.23 Times Union
A nice article about the opening of the Low Beat in Albany titled One Rocking Block. A couple Figgs quotes and a bunch of great photos from the Apr. 4th show.
A nice article about the opening of the Low Beat in Albany titled One Rocking Block. A couple Figgs quotes and a bunch of great photos from the Apr. 4th show.
- 2014.05.27 Jetpack Promotions
Chicago Cubs Announcer Len Kasper Interviews Pete Donnelly here
Chicago Cubs Announcer Len Kasper Interviews Pete Donnelly here
- 2014.09.05 The Peverett Phile
Interview with Mike talking Rapid Shave, titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Mike Gent
Interview with Mike talking Rapid Shave, titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Mike Gent
- 2014.12.18 The Peverett Phile
Interview with Pete talking American Town, titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Pete Donnelly
Interview with Pete talking American Town, titled Pheaturing Phile Alum Pete Donnelly
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- 2015.Winter Saratoga Living
A short 1+ page review of the Dec. 20th show in Saratoga titled Revisiting Lo-Fi |
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- 2015.03.02 Briefings From A Spa City Metalhead
A fun little piece about Saratoga area bands here
A fun little piece about Saratoga area bands here
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- 2015.July High Times
Other Planes of Here gets a quick review |
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- 2015.07.16 The Vinyl District
A nice long interview with Pete D. here
A nice long interview with Pete D. here
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- 2015.Oct High Times
On Higher Planes article from Josh Chambers |
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- 2015.12.14 The Daily Gazette
Figgs In Fine Form live review from the Dec. 12th show in Albany by Kirsten Ferguson
Figgs In Fine Form live review from the Dec. 12th show in Albany by Kirsten Ferguson
- 2016.04.28 Friday Variety Presents
Mike does a phone interview with students at Zumix. Posted to soundcloud here
Mike does a phone interview with students at Zumix. Posted to soundcloud here
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- 2016.Jun Magnet Magazine
Mike talks On The Slide with Matt Hickey in the "Somewhere Under The Radar" segment. Read online here |
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- 2016.10.19 The ReynoldsTop 20 Blog
The same man responsible for the fantastic RT20 interviews in 2012 strikes again! Another great interview with Mike right here!
The same man responsible for the fantastic RT20 interviews in 2012 strikes again! Another great interview with Mike right here!
- 2016.10.28 Boston Herald
More good press for the Needy Sons album
More good press for the Needy Sons album
2016.12.14 Daily Gazette
a nice short interview here with Pete D. previewing the show in Albany on 2016.12.16
There is also a review of this show published 12.19 from the same paper here.
a nice short interview here with Pete D. previewing the show in Albany on 2016.12.16
There is also a review of this show published 12.19 from the same paper here.
2016.12.15 Times Union
Fun interview here with Mike previewing the show in Albany on 2016.12.16. Interview conducted on 12/10.
Fun interview here with Mike previewing the show in Albany on 2016.12.16. Interview conducted on 12/10.
- 2016.12.23 Saratoga Today
Friend of the band, Thomas Dimopoulos interviews Pete D. in a great preview for their show at Saratoga First Night. Read it here!
Friend of the band, Thomas Dimopoulos interviews Pete D. in a great preview for their show at Saratoga First Night. Read it here!
- 2017.04.?? Indy Week
A little promo piece titled An Evening With The Figgs hyping their Chapel Hill show on 4.26
A little promo piece titled An Evening With The Figgs hyping their Chapel Hill show on 4.26
- 2017.05.25 Daily Gazette
A brief interview with Pete titled The Figgs' founder finally graduates
A brief interview with Pete titled The Figgs' founder finally graduates
- 2017.07.12 Daily Times
Pete D. gets interviewed about turning 30. The Figgs celebrate 30 years of performing and recording at Underground Arts
Pete D. gets interviewed about turning 30. The Figgs celebrate 30 years of performing and recording at Underground Arts
- 2017.08.28 The Peverett Phile
A new interview with Mike promoting The Man Who Fights Himself LP reissue. Pheaturing Phile Alum Mike Gent From The Figgs
A new interview with Mike promoting The Man Who Fights Himself LP reissue. Pheaturing Phile Alum Mike Gent From The Figgs
- 2017.11.30 Daily Gazette
A very rare occurance indeed! A Short Pete Hayes interview to support the December 1st show at Newberry Music Hall. Titled The Figgs Pete Hayes: We're One Big Family
A very rare occurance indeed! A Short Pete Hayes interview to support the December 1st show at Newberry Music Hall. Titled The Figgs Pete Hayes: We're One Big Family
- 2018.11.28 NYS Music
Preview for the Blockhouses gig on 12/1
Preview for the Blockhouses gig on 12/1
- 2018.12.09 Faster and Louder blog
An incredibly glowing review of the Blockhouses album "Greatest Hit Songs of All Time"
An incredibly glowing review of the Blockhouses album "Greatest Hit Songs of All Time"
- 2019.01.31 the Daily Gazette
Promoting his show in Saratoga the evening this was published, Pete did a quick phone interview.
Saratoga Springs Native Donnelly Happily Exploring New 'Phases'
Promoting his show in Saratoga the evening this was published, Pete did a quick phone interview.
Saratoga Springs Native Donnelly Happily Exploring New 'Phases'
- 2019.04.11 Reynolds Top 20 Blog
A stunner of an interview with Mike on the current goings on of the Figgs titled: The Figgs are Back in a new Grove
I highly suggest checking out this, and all other Steve Reynolds interviews with the Figgs. Particularly the Pete and Mike interviews from 2012 that are posted above.
A stunner of an interview with Mike on the current goings on of the Figgs titled: The Figgs are Back in a new Grove
I highly suggest checking out this, and all other Steve Reynolds interviews with the Figgs. Particularly the Pete and Mike interviews from 2012 that are posted above.
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- 2019.05.21 Saratoga Living
A MEGA article with a focus on Low-Fi. You have to read this! The on-Line version is much bigger than the print edition |
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- 2019.06.03 Niche Appeal
Spanking new single "Grab Your Pack" named Track of the day. Great write up too.
Spanking new single "Grab Your Pack" named Track of the day. Great write up too.
- 2019.06.05 Zub Records
Live review of the chapel Hill and Winston Salem shows on 5.30 & 5.31
Live review of the chapel Hill and Winston Salem shows on 5.30 & 5.31
- 2019.06.07 Boston Herald
The Figgs Prove to be a triple Threat in Brett Milano's teaser for SHady Grove. Featuring short interviews with Mike and Pete D.
The Figgs Prove to be a triple Threat in Brett Milano's teaser for SHady Grove. Featuring short interviews with Mike and Pete D.
- 2019.06.11 Nice Pace
Live review of the 2 Boston shows on June 8th. Some great photos and videos of the gigs too. Go poke around this site! She's got a lot of Figgs treasures.
Live review of the 2 Boston shows on June 8th. Some great photos and videos of the gigs too. Go poke around this site! She's got a lot of Figgs treasures.
- 2019.07.30 Shepherd Express
A quick interview with Pete D. in support of Shady Grove and their midwest tour titled: With Strong Wisconsin ties
A quick interview with Pete D. in support of Shady Grove and their midwest tour titled: With Strong Wisconsin ties
- 2019.08.07 Milwaukee Record
Erin Dorbin breaks down the legend of "Figgsmas" in this fun article that interviews Wisconsin super-fans
Erin Dorbin breaks down the legend of "Figgsmas" in this fun article that interviews Wisconsin super-fans
- 2019.12.06 TheFiggs.Net
Mike is interviewed by brett Milano about how awesome the Shady Grove album is. I believe this only apeared on the band's site and not in any publications.
Mike is interviewed by brett Milano about how awesome the Shady Grove album is. I believe this only apeared on the band's site and not in any publications.
