I'M WITH THE BAND interview with Fran featured in the September 2008 issue of Tin Horse Times

What is your name? Francis (Fran) Kondorf

Ok now tell us what your “real” name is…meaning nickname? They call me treats because I likes my treats.

What is your role with Tin Horse? Bass Guitar, occasional vocals, spiritual guidance.

What is your clean up duty on the bus? Trash removal. Not as bad as you’d think.

Do you like it? Indeed I do.

Ok…no seriously…what is your favorite thing about being “with the band”? The view from the backline…no seriously – being part of a great team of folks that truly cherish & respect one another both professionally and personally.

Best outfit you’ve ever worn while with the band: either on stage or off? The grandpa moustache. Hands down.

Do you have a lucky charm, lucky pair of socks, coffee cup, etc. that you always bring with you? The funk. You can’t fake the funk.

What’s your sign? Rest area 38 miles.

What’s your favorite color and why? White, as it represents a clean slate, a fresh start or purity.

What is your favorite memory of being on tour with Tin Horse? Has yet to occur. Each day is a blessing and every show is a blast.

If you were shipped to a desert island and could bring three CDs with you, what would they be? Yes…this island has a CD player (solar powered of course).
1. Tom Waits – “Heart Attack and Vine”
2. The Gyuto Monks Tibetan Tantric Choir
3. Chris Whitley – “Dirt Floor”

Favorite movie of all time and why? Jim Jarmusch’s “Dead Man”. See it and you’ll understand why. Best. Film. Ever.

Last thing you ate before you answered this survey? Belgian chocolate. From Belgium. Quite delicious, thank you.

Last person you’ve written a letter to, not email or text, but an actual letter? Cousin Nick – he needed some advice about learning the guitar. I encouraged him to remain in school instead.

First country song/record you remember from your childhood?
Johnny Cash “Live @ Folsom Prison”
Dad played “Boy Named Sue” over and over again.

First childhood celebrity crush? Tina Louise, a.k.a. Ginger from Gilligan’s Island. Mmmroww!

Dogs or cats? Sharks

Paper or plastic? Canvas

Sequins or rhinestones? Glitter

Leprochan or Gnome? Trolls

What band are you with??????? The Mighty Mighty Tin Horses