Java Mummy

Per Matt
Java Mummy, of Here Come The Mummies, gives a little insight to his band’s upcoming concert film.

On October 4, 2013, Here Come The Mummies will be performing a concert at War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, TN that will double as a concert film. This Nashville-based 11-piece band known for bringing the funk — old-school funk, that is — have a stage show that rivals no one. The band performs in complete costumes, covered from head to toe, dressed as mummies, which is perfect for this time of year, with Halloween right around the corner. Java Mummy, the band’s leader, previews the upcoming concert, discusses working with FogoLabs filmmakers Pierre and Francois Lamoureux and details how to dress for success, just like the mummies themselves!

With a name like Java Mummy, are you a big coffee fan? Is there a story behind your name?
– “Yessir! I am a huge coffee fan, though BB Queen, our trumpeter is the coffee expert. He administers our daily espresso cardiac injection.”

What is your origin story? How did you initially get involved with the band?
– “I used to water Eddie’s camel, and he took pity on me. In short order, he had me beating things.”

I’m also a percussionist. How long have you been playing the drums?
– “Since before the Great Wall of China, though I only became worth a damn around the time of the Great WalMart of China.”

Will there be any out-of-the-ordinary instruments to be performed at the concert?
– “Depends if you consider the CowBelt an instrument. I think of it less of a musical instrument, and more of a dongtacular contraption.”

What can the public expect for your band’s upcoming performance at the War Memorial Auditorium?
– “They can expect our normal eight mummy non-stop energy assault, but since this show will be filmed for our next live DVD, expect a few extra surprises.”

This upcoming show will be the second concert film for The Mummies. How will this one be different from the first?
– “We are a tighter and more energetic band these days, and we have a much bigger budget (which translates to a better deli tray backstage).”

How did your band get involved with Pierre and Francis Lamoureux of FogoLabs?
– “We used to water his camel as well. Weird job: his camel spoke French.”

Earlier this year, the band performed at the New Belgium Tour de Fat beer festival. Is there a preferred beer that The Mummies choose above the rest?
– “Great question for Spaz or Super Dave, our stage manager. Those kids drink beer. Me, I drink gin.”

I believe you’ll be spending your Halloween performing in Dallas. Do you have any pre- or post-show holiday plans?
– “Yes! We are going to attempt our annual post Halloween Spaz sugar detox in a sweat lodge. Should be messy!”

Do you ever visit haunted houses in costume, just to mess with the actors?
– “Actually, we did a photoshoot one time in a haunted house. It was awesome … they had three scantily clad hot chicks. Probably had some dudes with axes or chainsaws too… whatever.”

What kind of costume tips can you give people who wish to dress like you for Halloween?
– “If you want to be realistic, wrap up, then ferment in a tub of llama sweat for a week.”

Do you have a favorite Halloween movie?
– “Totally. It is a toss up between Beaches and Fried Green Tomatoes. Those are some scary movies.”

In an epic battle of the undead, who would win: Mummies vs. Zombies?
– “Is this a battle of boning? If so, we would totally crush zombies.”

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