International Graduate University began on the high seas of Lake Ontario during the War of 1812. Tensions were running high as the crew of the frigate Lucy Redboots was being pursued by John Bull. Ensigns Ben Bloom and Dan Hauser were huddled below the deck courageously trying to avoid any activity that may result in a good shrapnelling. For their insubordination, Lieutenant Chris Faust unleashed upon Bloom and Hauser three score and eight lashes. Impressed with the rhythm of Lieutenant Faust’s relentless beatings, the ensigns invited him to join their hardcore drum and fife duo, the Ensign and Tennille. The lieutenant agreed, with the proviso that his loyal haberdasher, Dan Fruchter, be included. (Lieutenant Faust was enamored with the way Fruchter’s built his perfect tricorners, complete with four crisp, sixty degree angles, and could not live without his services.)
As a result of the war, International Graduate University, along with the United States, gained international respect that has never been tarnished to this day.
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Sup bumbaclacks. We're stoked to play June 25th @ wonderland for FREE withcha grmimey bling gagnstas.. You can PEEP our facebook SPOT for the GIG ri'chea. RESPEK.
Hey, we had an awesome time last week at Red & Black too. It was great meeting you guys, we'll definitely have to do it again ... in the very near future hopefully :)
Dear IGU, here we are, friends, musicians who rehearse in the same building, and I'm not sure I'd recognize you if I saw you on the street! We should change that somehow. I wonder how we could change that.
Who do we have to kill to get in your top space? I mean, we had Naked Dan on our show. At least our cricket is cuter than Kristin's dog pic. Just kidding guys--can't wait for the next show!
Ladies and Gentlemen...my new favorite band...IGU. You guys freakin' tore the place up last night. I need you guys to autograph my chest at the next gig.
NAKED DAN crashed our podcast party! Listen to the 7th episode to hear IGU member Dan tell us all about the Weakerthans. (and he's not wearing pants...but don't worry, it's all audio!) www.spydercricket.blogspot.com
You guys need a designated dancer like the guy in The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. I can be that woman. I already have a hot routine to White Paper. Haayyyoooo!!!
