Funky Town

There's a scarcity of funky, soulful rock music in this town, but Chocolate Fountain ought to remind music lovers in the 'Nix that we have a rich musical history here.

"I think this band sounds the way it does and no bands approach it because most people starting bands are younger people," Cardone says. "We're a little bit more seasoned. We don't go into it like young guys. We never looked for a sound. We just totally play what we feel. We also don't give a fuck. We're not looking to get a record label. Once you get over chasing this carrot that doesn't even exist and start playing what you feel . . ."

Bond finishes the sentence for him: "That's what we do."