The following are quick quotes from guitarist and vocalist Patrick Fleming of Poison Control Center. The Ames band will be playing Thursday with Dressy Bessy at the Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines. The show starts at 9 p.m., and cover is $7.

Who They Are:

Joe Terry – Bass

Devin Frank – Guitar and senior in philosophy

Patrick Fleming – Guitar, Vocals

Ephraim Curtis – Drums and ISU alumnus

Hailing From:

Ames

They play music because:

“Being loud is always fun.”

Five album picks everyone should hear:

1. “The White Album” by the Beatles

2. “Ponyoak” by Kleenex Girl Wonder

3. “Arthur” by the Kinks

4. “Blonde on Blonde” by Bob Dylan

5. “Discovery” by ELO

Biggest accomplishments as a band:

“We played the CMJ Music Festival, we’ve been on NPR and we’ve been to Kentucky.”

Thinks most music today is:

“Lacking soul.”

Why you should see the band:

“Joe’s got long hair, Ephraim may drink too much, Devin lays on his back, I might do the splits and we might break someone’s foot or something . “

Discography:

“Kennedy” (Aug. 8), “Little N Marie U and Her Sunshine Factory” (Oct. 9, 03), “The Go-Go Music Show” (Nov. 30, 01), “Bedtime for the Little Kids” EP (Oct. 18, 01)