Now that we’re a little less than a month away from Jennifer O’Connor’s upcoming show at Cafe Montmartre on Sunday, October 21st, we thought we would check in with her for our continuing 5 Questions with Muzzle of Bees feature. We highly recommend the upcoming show and also picking up a copy of Over The Mountain, Across The Valley, and Back To The Stars on Matador Records.

What was the last show you went to see, as a fan? Also, who’s at the top of your list as far as concerts you’d want to see?

I think the last show I actually made it to was Wilco. There were a bunch recently I was supposed to go to, but ended up missing. I think I’m going to go see Thurston Moore tomorrow night – I really like what I’ve heard of his new record. I would really like to see Kanye West and I’d also like to see Deerhunter.

The internet has dramatically altered the way bands can reach an audience. With things like blogs/myspace/etc, what are your thoughts on the power of the internet in terms of helping (or hurting) your music?

I think the internet is an immensely helpful tool for musicians. Myspace alone can bring you to audiences very quickly that you may never have reached without it. For instance, if someone likes your song and “adds” it as their song on their page…then everyone that stops by their page will hear your song. Its crazy. I love it.

On your upcoming tour, which features a stop at Cafe Montmartre in Madison, will you be performing solo? Have you ever been to Madison before?

I will be playing as a duo…I’ll have my drummer Jon Langmead with me. I have played Madison twice before actually. Once with Mason Jennings at the Barrymore Theatre and once with Kevin Devine. I can’t remember where that one was. This is my first headlining show in Madison though.

Could you lend some information on the recording process of Over the Mountain, Across the Valley and Back to the Stars? Where and how was it recorded, and were there any lessons learned that you’ll apply towards future recording sessions?

Over the Mountain was recorded at The Fort -a studio in Brooklyn – with my friend Jim Bentley engineering. We did it over several months and we did it piece by piece. Like drums first, then guitars, then bass, etc. This one I’m doing with a different studio, different producer and I think we will track a lot of it live. Not because I think this will be a “better” way, but just because I want to do it differently this time. We are supposed to record in January.

What are some of the places/things you’ll miss most about New York while you’re away on tour?

Well, I’m bringing friends with me (Hotel Lights & Clint, Michigan & Amy Bezunartea) who are opening the show. So that will be a really good thing. Maybe I’ll miss my bed, but probably not, hotel beds are usually pretty nice! Honestly, I haven’t toured since April so I’m excited…I don’t really think I’ll miss home at all.

Related: Download four free MP3′s from Jennifer O’Connor’s Daytrotter Session

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MP3: Jennifer O’Connor – “Exeter, Rhode Island”
MP3: Jennifer O’Connor – “Today”
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