Five Questions Friday!!

This week's guest is:

Stook!!

I figured it was time to start an actual feature on here. And I couldn't think of a better person to start 'er off than Stook. He and his band The Jukes are currently wrapping up their sophmore effort after the amazing debut "The Soundtrack to My Minneapolis." Stook will be playing tonight at the last Hoot of the season down at Java Jacks in South Minneapolis. It shouldn't be missed.

What’s your favorite Journey song?

I worked at a gas station in high school with a guy named Scott who claimed to be the biggest Steve Perry/Journey fan that ever was. One day he borrowed 5 bucks from me because he was broke on account of his paycheck was being garnished. Apparently he became addicted to some psychic friends 900 number. Last I heard he was going to seminary. His fave Journey song was "Open Arms," so in honor of Scott I will have to say "Open Arms."

What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?

That would be tough. How about top 5?

1. Any Jayhawks show ever including last Louris/Olson tour

2. Bill Kirchen, The Ark - Ann Arbor, Michigan

3. Run DMC, Club Soda - Grand Rapids, Michigan

4. Tom Petty, Louisville Gardens - Louisville, Kentucky

5. Alex de Grassi, Elco Theatre - Elkhart, Indiana

Who do you think would win in a fight? Gary Louris or Hulk Hogan?

(I'd like to point out that this is not the original question. Stook has modified the question.)

Gary Louris for sure!

What’s the worst thing, musically, that has ever happened to you?

I can't really think of anything bad.

What’s your favorite candy? (Since you have such a notorious sweet tooth)

Probably the fine, delectable Nut Goodie from Pearson's in St. Paul. But Nerds and Nerd Ropes are way up high on my list. Tangy Taffy is way awesome or circus peanuts or Big League Chew or Sour Patch Kids or Ju Ju coins or Charms suckers or Pixie Sticks or Super Ropes also Cherry Chan's or Cowtails. The occasional Peanut Butter Twix is good too. And Runts! The banana ones! And flavored Tootsie Rolls.