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At Handmade Festival in Michigan, Brian Long (bass) and Pat (drums) of Detroit-based band Chirp talk about their blend of progressive rock, funk, and jazz, and why no two live sets are quite the same. They also explain how songs move from Jay’s initial ideas to the stage, how that live experience shaped their recent album, Torque, and what it takes to keep touring while working full time.