Paul Dano Fan Info
The band Mook:
With an increasing number of gigs to their name, Mook has performed on a variety of stages, from Northern Jersey's Hamilton Street Cafe, to Harpers Ferry, Boston, and Williams College Massachusetts. They have also performed in New York as well as a number of other East coast venues.
Meet the Band:
Rob Bruce: Bass Guitar
Age: 25
Function: Ensures band objective: “Keeping Rock Alive” as rhythmical bedrock.
Occupation: Beard Growth Analyst, Part-time Vagrant
Influence: Mike Patton
Background: Self proclaimed as the son of a pirate-hooker, Rob earned the nick-name “Mr. Hands” through a freak accident involving a baseball glove, a pair of mittens and a Ouija board. His belief in the chicken before the egg is an unshakable truth.
Paul Dano: Guitar, Vocals
Age: 22
Function: Ensures all Mook products are lactose free.
Occupation: Student (The New School, NYC), major motion picture stunt double.
Limit: Dairy Foods, Artichokes
Influence: Rainer Maria Rilke
Background: A firm believer in the chicken before the egg, Paul suffers from acute post-song anxiety and may often be found wearing flannel, tapered sweat-pants or a combination of both.
Dan Kreiger: Piano, and The Various Forms Thereof
Age: 22
Function: Ensures all Mook products are kosher.
Occupation: Student (New York University, N.Y.C.), Piano Teacher
Limit: Restricted to 7 words of live, non-lyrical, audience/band communication
Influence: Glenn Gould
Background: Choosing music over life in the circus, Dan plays piano with greater genius than Dr. Frankenstein’s manipulation of the organ. He believes the egg pre-dated the chicken.
Gus Johnson: Drums, Percussion
Age: 21
Function: Ensures all Mook products are given the appropriate level of Soul.
Occupation: Student (Western C.T. State University), Drum Instructor
Limit: Not Applicable
Influence: James Brown
Background: Gus exudes a disposition similar to that of the 1950’s drummers; all smiles, great hair and white teeth. His contemporary approach to percussion has deep roots in the traditional style. Shrouded in what can only be described as ‘cheerful mystery,' he believes the question is not “the chicken or the egg” but rather – “where did that nest come from?”