Things went well at the Triple Door Wednesday night and Nada Surf asked cellist Phil Peterson to play more shows with them. (Previous post.) He leaves Monday for two shows in LA, then heads to New York with the band for sold out shows at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and the Bowery Ballroom. Phil is in the process of mixing new Portugal The Man (which sounds amazing) and getting ready for the upcoming Kay Kay release.

I had quick questions for him:

You have to be excited about doing more Nada Surf shows.
Phil: Yeah, I’m super excited. It works out timing wise as well. Funny their new CD is called Lucky, cause that’s how I feel. I’m also really excited about the Kay Kay release and this Portugal The Man too.

How did the Triple Door show go? What songs did you play on?
I came out on the 2nd song and stayed there till the end. I even got to play on the enchore, “Blonde on Blonde”. That was the first time I had played with them on that one. We were feeling each other really well. It felt great. I latched onto the melody and filled out the mid to low range. I really liked playing “Are You Lightning?” too.

Was it your breakdancing? Is that what sealed the deal on doing more shows?
Well, maybe. I hollowbacked a cochise in the corner of the greenroom before the set. I think they saw me do it.