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Why the name Tubers? Why this great interest in rooted vegetables?
All band members have this interest and connection with growing and
providing their own food to whatever little degree we can. We
liked what the name suggested as far as the root and growing
underground not to mention the reference that a tuber gets tubed in
a wave or tube floating down a river- two pastimes we all take part
in here in Florida.
These Quantum Leaps are Killing Me by Tubers on Grooveshark
You have told me "I often think of our vision of food in general
which I feel animal rights is a very important part of". Tell us a
little bit about your vision of food and the role animal rights
plays in it.
I only speak for myself in the band, but I do not consider
anything from an animal as suitable food or sustenance for
humans. First and foremost our food should provide nutrition
which I believe we can get best from plants. It seems many
people eat mostly for pleasure though at the expense of countless
animals and barely even pay attention to the act or know what pain,
resources, and subsequent health costs are spent for it. I
definitely think enjoyment of food is very important too, but not
the only focus. Biological and ethical questions need to be
addressed also.
16 years of veganism so far. What got you into
it?
My friend Becky introduced me to these ideas of animal rights when
I was 19 and it immediately made sense. I can't believe I
lived that long without discovering these ideas sooner. As I
learned more I became passionate about the health and environmental
implications as well.
You are a teacher, and have been actively involved in meals for
pupils. Please tell us about that. Vegan meals?
Ha, not even close to vegan meals. I teach intellectually
disabled students age 7-10 at a public school so they eat either
school lunch or parent sent lunch. Whenever I lead a baking
activity it is always vegan though and I started an organic garden
with my class and all 3rd grade classes last year. It
continues this year-we just made vegan salads from the garden last
week.
One of you Tubers run a restaurant, tell us about it.
Veggie? What do you recommend we order when we get there?
Jeff is co-owner of The Floridian here in St. Augustine which is
just over a year old. They focus on local foods buying as
much as they can this way from local farmers and serve their take
on southern food. It is wonderful. They have many vegan
options and most on the menu can be made vegan. My favorite
is the sweet potato dumplings with gravy, tofu, and
salad.
Please explain the song "We Dine on the Process".
The song is mostly about the idea that we need energy from other
places/things to survive but are more concerned with the addiction
and recreation of eating, drinking, and consuming in general.
It's a song about a lifestyle of diversion.
Dine in on the Process by Tubers on Grooveshark
What's your favorite animal rights related
song?
Citizen Fish's "Flesh and Blood". I love that whole "Free
Souls. .." album.
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