Mick Jagger

By Annie Webber

Sitting down for a chat with Stephen and Jacquie of pop-rock darlings The Balconies in the blackened pits of The Legendary Horseshoe is like something along the lines of stopping by for a cuppa-tea-in-the-kitchen chat after school with the boppinest family on the block. Made up of brother and sister duo Jacquie and Stephen, and Jacquie's love, Liam, if you haven't seen their live show yet, you're seriously depriving yourself, and for no good reason. Look forward to a mashup of sheer rock-n-roll prowess, Hairspray-esque twist and dip dance steps, and real-deal on-stage love. Brimming with charm and poise, J &S quite politely oblige to the onslaught of off-topic questions. Enough rambling. The survey.

She Does The City: How do you take your eggs?
Jacquie: If I'm in a rush, over-easy. Otherwise, poached.
Stephen: Easy-over. It's not the same thing.
(laughter ensues)

Ideal rainy [Saturday] activities?
S: Coffee and reading a book.
J: Cleaning my room. I'm really productive on my days off. Then I'd have a hot chocolate, eat an entire bag of ketchup chips, and watch Star Trek.
S: And puddle jumping.
J: But it's inside!
S: Inside puddle jumping? read more...

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