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That kind of creative stagnation is something Foreman says Delta 72 has worked hard to avoid. "We're not just one type of musical hack. You have to do a little bit of work, and that's also the type of people that like us," he laughs.

Judging by the first couple of shows of this current tour, Foreman thinks the group's fan base has definitely turned over from those who liked them during their early days with the Dischord label. "It was that whole post-indie thing, all-black dyed hair, mod white belts.

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More than 000: Delta 72 (from left) Bruce Reckhan, Gregg Foreman, Jason Kourkounis and Mark Boyce.

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"Look," he says, "I love those people, too, but I just want to make music. I'm not trying to start an army."

Delta 72 is scheduled to perform on Friday, June 30, at Nita's Hideaway, with the Sadies and Les Payne Product. Showtime is 9 p.m.