In case you hadn't heard: Mustaches are cool again. Look! Even the New York Times says so. Think about it: There's Earl, Borat, and even that thing above Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers lip.

So, it's about time you guys meet Dennis the 'Stache, Brad Basmajian's killer mustache, easily one of Fresno's best. If you haven't met Brad -- or Dennis -- he's the part of popular local rock band Rademacher, he runs sound at Fagan's Irish Pub, plus co-founder of Greytank Records and Gardenside Productions. That's good and everything, but once we met Dennis, we were in awe. Luckily, after enough begging, Dennis agreed to do an interview.

I suppose we should start this with some sort of an introduction. I've never really talked to a mustache before, so umm, maybe you could introduce yourself, sir/madam...
My name is Dennis...pleased to meet you. And it's madam.

And how old are you? You look like you've had a fruitful life so far.
I just turned 3, months that is. And yes, my life has been filled with fruit -- as well as whatever else I can cling onto.

I feel bad a little that I was staring so much at you at the last Rademacher show. You just don't see handlebars like that too much these days. What mustache icons inspired your look? Tom Selleck? Rollie Fingers?
Well thank you for your kind, kind words. I put myself out there for all to see, so if one stares, I am nothing if not flattered. I'd have to say my three main influences so far in life have been Masayoshi Matsukata, the Arch of Constantine, and ... Gallagher perhaps.
Now, I've known Brad for longer than you've been around, but I must amazed at the transformation that you've caused within him. Maybe it's me, but I think with you, he looks a bit like Stan's dad from South Park ... Thoughts?
I'd like to think that with teamwork, and a bit of moxie, we, together, can be anyone's dad. Not the kind of dad who will support you, put you through college, or teach you to fish, but the kind of dad who will sit, comfortably in his chair while assuming an indifferent attitude toward your life. If we can achieve that, I'll consider that a successful life. As far as Brad goes: I like him, and all that stuff, but we both know who calls the shots nowadays. I think of him much like a cowboy thinks of his horse. A vessel of sorts.

Well, maybe this has already happened, but how much more do you need to grow before you're powerful enough to totally control Brad?
Good question, Mike. This is something I have been wondering myself. Slowly, I have been making my way down his chin. I am now just able to peek over to what I see as my next conquest -- the neck. From what I understand of human biology so far, that is where the "talk" comes from. I plan to grow into this neck, and eventually take over this "talk." Once I have done that, I believe it would only be a matter of days before I can control hands, toes and bowels.

That's quite ambitious of you, Dennis. Good luck. With Brad's fledging music career, I'm curious who gets more groupies between the two of you? I know a nice mustache is quite an aphrodisiac.
It's true. I am quite the aphrodisiac. Let's put it like this: When the groupies pour in after a show, and believe me, they pour in like water through a levee, they might be approaching Brad, or as I like to refer to him, my horse, but who are they looking at? Who are they talking to? Who are they picturing putting breakfast scraps into the next morning. I think the answer is pretty obvious.

At this point, I'd like to the cliche rapid-fire question thing.... you game?
OK. Let's do it.

More annoying: Rachael Ray or Carrot Top?
Well, I do like red heads, but I'm going to have to go with some mutated hybrid.

Wrestler: "Macho Man" Randy Savage or Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka?
Oooooh yeah!

Better singer: Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton?
Paris Hilton has it all, brain, beauty, and a voice you could cook for dinner, or drink while at a family reunion.

What's your favorite TV show?
Really, I only watch "Dog Whisperer", and "Project Runway." That Jeffery sure can design, but those swooping necklines from Laura are hard to beat.

What's your favorite leisurely activity?
In my spare time, I like to build robots.

Well in that case, robots: Johnny 5 (from "Short Circuit") or Kevin (Screech's robot from "Saved by the Bell")?
Even though it was from well before my time, and because Steve Guttenburg is guilty by association with Tom Selleck while in "Three Men and a Baby," I'm going to have to pick Kevin.

Well, I guess we should wrap this up. I'm sure you have plenty things to do. I'll finish by asking if you take offense to people touching you?
I've noticed my horse flinching, and pulling back a bit when people reach for me, but that's to be expected from any frightened lesser lifeform. Personally, I say touch away, there's nothing I like more than being poked by a finger. If you play your cards right ... I'll give you a little tickle.

Rademacher performs tonight at Tokyo Garden's post ArtHop party. See future dates at www.myspace.com/rademacher.