OARFans Frequently Asked Questions  QUICK JUMP: BAND | TRADING | SONGS | BOARD/FORUM | OTHER BAND   Who is O.A.R.? O.A.R. (...of a revolution.) was formed in Rockville, Maryland with Marc Roberge (vocals, rhythm guitar), Chris Culos (drums), Richard On (lead guitar), and Benj Gershman (bass). Once the band moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend The Ohio State University they met Jerry DePizzo (saxophone). What name should one use when referring to the band? O.A.R. (saying each letter separately) or .....of a revolution. How can I get in touch with the band? Feel free to send an email to rachael@everfinerecords.com and he can pass on the information to the appropriate band member(s). How can I meet the band or get an autograph? Please contact rachael@everfinerecords.com if you are interested in interviewing the band or meeting them for other promotional or industry related reasons. The band often meets with the crowd before and after shows and grants autographs whenever possible. TRADING      FOR O.A.R. TAPE TRADING FAQ PLEASE CLICK HERE What is O.A.R.’s current policy on recording their concerts? Since their inception, O.A.R. has welcomed anyone interested in recording a show to bring their own recording equipment and either plug into the soundboard or unobtrusively setup microphones from nearly any location in the venue. Free exchange of shows is any audio format is permissible so long as there is no profit being made. NEVER PAY FOR A LIVE O.A.R. CD. Only trading is permitted. The O.A.R. taping policy is displayed below: Audience taping is permitted at all OAR shows. We feel as if taping shows is helpful in the encouragement of fan interaction and a way of having a permanent memory of a live show. If OAR is playing in an event which features multiple bands, the taping policy of the headlining band will dictate the taping policy for that evening. All taping of live OAR shows is restricted to audio only; no video taping will be allowed. Audio recording is limited to portable equipment which includes microphones and a recorder. Power or other auxiliary equipment are generally not supplied so be prepared to bring your own equipment. If space permits, soundboard feeds may be given. If you wish to tape, we encourage you to arrive early to set up. All taping must be for personal and non-commercial use only. No profit is ever to be made from live shows. You are permitted to trade shows with other fans for an equal amount of media (ie. 2 cds for 2 cds). OAR will actively pursue those in violation of this policy. Trading of shows has been a large part of recreating the live experience and we want to continue offering this option to fans. Please keep clear of the crew during the show. Remember that the audience's enjoyment of a live show is paramount and will never be sacrificed at the expense of a taper requesting fans to move, keep quiet, etc. Please respect other fans while you are taping. What is a B&P? B&P stands for "blanks and postage" and is a way to attain life O.A.R. concerts. Simply send blank CD’s and a self-addressed, postage-paid bubble mailer to the person who made the B&P offer and they burn the show and send it back to you. More information can be found at oarsa.org/bnp/ SONGS   Marc always dedicates About Mr. Brown to their friend Michael. Who is Michael? Michael was a friend of the band that passed away in 1999. Where can I find a list of all the songs O.A.R. plays? A comprehensive list of all original and cover songs OAR plays can be found on oarsa.org at http://www.oarsa.org/features/songs.php What does the song title Dareh Meyod mean and what language is it? The literal translation of this Farsi phrase, according to the band, is "Is Coming." Does O.A.R. cover the song "Gin and Juice"? O.A.R. does not cover "Gin and Juice." This is a common misconception caused by large amounts of mislabeled mp3 trading on Napster and other popular file sharing engines. The version that was heavily circulated is by The Gourds. More information.... Why does "Earthward" appear on some copies of Souls Aflame and not others? Earthward appears on some of the earliest pressed copies of Souls Aflame. The band made the decision to remove this song from the album due to its similarities to Robert Frost's "To Earthward" poem. What does Sehshambeh Dareh Meyod mean? It means "Tuesday is coming." What does Nasim Joon mean? The word Joon means "soul"....When said to someone following their name it means "my soul, my love". What is the name of the hidden track (track 10, disc 1) on Any Time now? Short a Try BOARD   What is the URL of the Official O.A.R messageboard? www.oarfans.com Do I have to be a registered member of the messageboard to post? Yes, unfortunately in the past there were problems with unregistered posters so a valid email address is required before activating your messageboard account. All email address information will be kept private. How can I get a custom title saying under my name? The messageboard moderator is responsible for 'nicknames' placed under individual user names. Names are not requested and are usually in response to frequent posting and/or sayings. Do band members ever post on the messageboard? Yes, band members often post on the board both in the 'From the Road' forum as well as the other discussion forums. Please do not leave messages for the band on the messageboard. Contact information for specific questions can be found at O.A.R.'s official homepage, www.ofarevolution.com. ALL personal messages to the band posted on the board will be deleted. Why did my post disappear? Posts are rarely deleted unless they contain blatant spam or content inappropriate for the messageboard forum. If you believe your post has been deleted, first check the other forums to make sure it wasn’t moved. If you believe your post was deleted in error, please contact the messageboard moderator using the link at the bottom of every page. Posts that contain inappropriate content about the personal and/or social lives of band members will be deleted. Should I become a 'community supporter'? How much does it cost? By becoming a community supporter you not only support the O.A.R. messageboard, but the ezboard community as a whole. For $7/6 months all pop-up ads will disappear from the board and special control panel features will be activated. Please refer to http://www.ezboard.com/ezuser/index.html for more information. I became a community supporter, how do I get the icon to show up next to my name? You must activate the community supporter icon before it will appear next to your name. From the main page of the messageboard select 'my control center'. Next, you will select 'edit profile' and in the far right column, the last option is a checkbox with the option 'show community icon'. You will need to check this box for the icon to appear next to your name. How do I use emoticons on the messageboard? There are character combinations that will produce all emoticons used on the Official O.A.R. messageboard. You can activate the emoticon interface icon by first checking ‘show emoticons’ on the reply screen. Next, select the ‘show’ radio button to show the images for each emoticon. Simply click the emoticon you wish to use. What is the community chest? Do I have to contribute to post on the messageboard? The community chest is an ezboard feature which allows users to contribute any amount of money to the messageboard of their choice. Because ezboard currently offers the service free of charge, there are pop-up and banner ads on the boards. A messageboard moderator can set a monetary goal to eliminate some or all of the ads and users can contribute using credit cards, check, or PayPal. This is a secure transaction and all money will be used for the specified messageboard and goal. Donations are not required to use the Official O.A.R. messageboard, however, they are appreciated. Is there a messageboard chat room? Yes. The official OAR messageboard chat room is accessible at the top of every page by clicking "Join Live Chat". Chats are popular during live OAR concert web-casts and after important announcements. What does 'nOARc' mean? "nOARc" stands for non-OAR content. There is a specific forum for content not related to …..of a revolution. How can I contact the messageboard moderator? There is a link at the bottom of each page on the messageboard. OTHER   How do I sign up for the O.A.R. street team? Please send an email to rachael@everfinerecords.com and request more information about signing up for the street team.