Listening
exercise
Minnesota Public Radio
Interview with the art-rock band
Coach Said Not To
reported
by Chris Roberts
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Listening
comprehension questions:
1. What is the origin of the art-rock band's name "Coach Said Not To"?
2. How did the band members get some of their early musical training?
3. What is one reason a band member gave regarding why they started this group?
4. How do some songwriters react to questions about the songwriting process,
and why?
5. What kind of answer do the Coach Said Not To members give to questions about
the songwriting process?
6. What is the main source of the subject matter of Coach Said Not To's songs?
What kind of topic do they generally avoid when writing their songs?
7. What kind of fans do the members of Coach Said Not To think are appropriate
for them?
8. Describe the meaning of the lyrics of the song, "Words That I Employ".
9. What is the group going to do at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis, and when?
10. What is your reaction to the samples of songs performed by this group in
this interview?