FAQ:
Q: How do you say your name?
A: It's like Bobby but with a long ō. Bob-Oh. Bobbo.
Q: I understand you love toast, what's with that?
A: What's to understand? Toast is fantastic.
Q: Do you really bring a toaster on tour with you?
A: Usually.
Q: Do you make toast at shows?
A: Often. If a venue already has food, I tend to leave the toaster in the van.
Q: Did you really write a book?
A: I did! It's kind of crazy, right? Like, who do I think I am - Richard Brautigan?
Q: Who?
A: Not relevant to this conversation.
Q: I understand you're a hockey goalie, how does that play into being a musician and songwriter?
A: Wow, good question. Well, I was a hockey goalie until I got hit by a bus while riding a bicycle and my left knee can't handle the skates and pads anymore but to answer your question - I was a standup goalie and when the butterfly style came into being I wasn't able to adapt my style of play and I lost out on opportunities because I was unable and frankly, unwilling, to change. I never again want to be so tied down to the old way of doing a thing just because. Now I try to embrace change whenever possible.
Q: When you say “about” you sound Canadian. Where are you from?
A: Oh, that is so nice of you to say. I'm actually from just outside of Boston, a town called Billerica.
Q: We've noticed that recently you are performing with a white rose on stage with you, what's up with that?
A: Well, that's a nod to the White Rose Society based in Munich in 1943. Four brave college students who continued to speak out and plead for empathy and to stop what was going on around them. It is sadly relevant again.
Q: Will you play any Steely Dan?
A: Next question.
Q: Seriously, what's your beef with Steely Dan?
A: I have no beef with Steely Dan. My beef is with the Dropkick Murphys.*
Q: Wait, what? What's with you and the Dropkick Murphys?
A: They know what they did.
Q: I feel like we're getting off track here.
A: That is quite common. Would you like some tea?
Q: Oh, that's very nice of you. Wait, how am I answering questions now?
A: Things get turned around sometimes. It's alright.
Q: I completely forget what I was going to ask now.
A: The best song of all time is Boston's More than a feeling. I will not be answering any follow up questions.
*The Dropkick Murphy's rock and I love the work they are doing. Keep it up boys, I got your back whenever you need it.