THE NEO-HIPPIE: Micajah Nye

Why he rocks: Micajah is one those guys that can put anyone at ease in an instant. He's this cool, confident, intelligent, genuinely nice guy. The guitarist's style is casual and relaxed which puts the focus on his curly blond locks and warm smile.

Song: If you want to hear a perfectly layered song by They Mean Us, you have to listen to "Armando is a Velociwapta". They are an instrumental band and some would say they need a vocalist, but after listening a bit, you might find that a story or emotion can be just as easily (or more easily, even) told through instrumentation as lyrics.

Next show: End of July. Check their MySpace.

http://www.myspace.com/tmu

Favorite part of your body?

"My [butt] - even my guy friends say I have a booming [butt]."

What 3 qualities make a girl sexy?

"Passionate in life, she has to have passion for something. Sophisticated and experienced. And independence."

Best part about being a musician?

"The feeling of accomplishment in writing a song and performing. I love performing on stage."

Would you rather...date a hot chick or one with a sense of humor?

"Sense of humor. I definitely have a weird sense of humor - sarcastic, blunt and more often than not, gross."

Celebrity crush?

Carla Gugino (actress)

Best pickup line?

"I've never seriously used one, but there is this awesome one I know. ‘Baby, you're like a rainbow ... all pretty and $%!&.'"

Favorite drink?

"Whisky on the rocks."

Would you ever date an older woman and why?

"Absolutely, because of the things I like in a woman are usually present."

Have you ever lied to a girl to get what you want?

"No. I was brought up by my mother. I was taught not to lie."

Would you ever strip for money?

"If I was in desperate need. But I mean desperate, desperate. I'd have to be at the end of my rope."

You're stuck on a desert island, what 3 albums do you have with you?

"Hot Water Music's No Division, Matt Pond PA's The Nature of Maps and Mogwai's Come On Die Young."

Best/worst song to jam out to?

"Hot Water Music's song "Choked and Seperated". Worst thing would have to be anything by James Blunt, but especially that "You're Beautiful" song."

Why is music important to you?

"It's the only thing that keeps me sane."

Best rumor you've heard about yourself?

"That I'm planning for Armageddon."

If you had any other talent what would it be?

"Cinematography. I'd love to be behind the camera. I just don't have an eye for it."