Marco Benevento

Best Album(s) of 2008

Radiohead - In Rainbows

Favorite Song(s) of 2008

Radiohead -  "House Of Cards"

Your Personal Favorite On-stage Moment/Show of 2008

I said, "And I'm Marco Benevento, on trumpet!!"

Classic Album or Artist You Discovered This Year

The Congos

Best Film You Saw This Year

I saw Tron this year. I haven't seen it since I was riding my Tony Hawk board listening to "Rocket" by Herbie Hancock back in the day, oh my God, that movie is incredible. TRON!!!! Foreva!

Favorite new gadget, technology, site or application you can't live without

Boss Dr. Sample SP 202. It takes batteries too, so it's great for the long drives

Artist You Are Most Excited About In 2009 (any medium)

Nels Cline!!!! Freakin love that guy!

Your Latest Guilty Pleasure

Playing the Optigan for private parties

What should President Obama change first in 2009?

OBAMA--well, that's a tough one. I'll go for more of a "side" issue, I guess. The toleration of marijuana for the ENTIRE country.

A Memorable/Humorous/Classic Moment on the tour bus/road in 2008

Scott Tournet (the guitarist for Grace Potter) FREAKIN' out on ecstasy in the back of the bus. Grace and I just love puddled him for like 3 hours to calm him down.

*Bonus question – great YouTube or viral video you saw this year

BEST TUBE THANG. this makes me laugh--WITHOUT fail--every time. I'm a big fan of laughter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g811Eo7K8U