Amidst countless bands who shout angst-filled lyrics about their overly dramatic experiences, Hellogoodbye stands out as a group of musicians who enjoy something a little bit different: Fun.

The band brought its keyboard infused pop music to the Rave Sunday night. Opening with a freestyle rap, Hellogoodbye was accompanied onstage by cardboard cutouts that included Yoda and President George W. Bush. The unique Hellogoodbye experience didn't stop there: By the end of the set, Chewbacca and a dancing banana had joined the band onstage. Silly string and confetti shot out at the crowd, wrapping up their half hour set.

The band is currently playing the opening slot on the Truckstops and Statelines tour, featuring The Academy Is… , Panic! At the Disco and Acceptance. Playing for sold out crowds has been fun, said the band, but a much different experience than their last stint headlining with the Rocket Summer.

"This is a step up for us," said Chris Profeta, drummer for the band. "We don't mind being JV for a tour."

Being on such a large tour has its downsides, however. Bigger tours mean longer drives, and the members noted that they had been mistaken for fans and almost kicked out of a few venues. A less personal atmosphere also comes with the experience.

"The kids talk to you differently," said lead singer and guitarist Forrest Kline. Bassist Marcus Cole also added a few comments about fan interaction: "They like you because everyone else likes you. They don't know you, but they want a picture because you're in a band."

Originally started by Kline on his computer during high school, the band has since signed to Drive-Thru records and released the Hellogoodbye EP. Though they had been a band for two years prior to signing to the label, they had limited touring experience, a fact the members seem to be quite content with.

"Maybe it does make us take [touring] for granted but maybe we'd be more burned out," Kline said. Keyboardist Jesse Kurvink added (with a laugh): "We didn't pay our dues and we're stoked."

The band recently released a DVD filled with live footage, an acoustic show, music videos, and backstage footage, appropriately channeling the lighthearted energy of the band with the title OMG HGB DVD ROTFL. The band's infamous music videos humorously feature everything from the guys running around the beach in short shorts to an intense tennis match. The band answered "tomorrow" before settling on "sometime this summer" as to when to expect the Hellogoodbye debut CD.

After wrapping up the current tour, the band heads out with Motion City Soundtrack on the MTVu Campus Invasion tour and to Europe with Taking Back Sunday. This summer will bring a full stint on Vans Warped Tour, a big undertaking for any band.

"We've heard that it is hard and takes a lot out of you," Cole said. The members of the band also don't drink and are a bit mellower than the party reputation that follows Warped Tour.

"I like hanging out at home," Kline said. "I get antsy at parties when it's just killing time. I feel like I want to get something done. There aren't many bands (on Warped) I actually listen to."

And what inspiration does the group draw on to write their catchy songs?

"Girls," Kline said. "One girl, typically Gordie. 'The X-Files.'" The Gordie mentioned here is Kline's Chichuahua/Yorkie mix, who runs around the band's RV, alternating between eating, cuddling and attacking stray socks. "He wouldn't like to be left behind."

Whether watching the band's videos or finding out that its name is a line Screech said on "Saved the Bell," it is clear that the band isn't taking anything too seriously. After all, where would the fun be in that?

"You should come check us out if you're into punk or psychobilly," Profeta said. The band members laughed and Kurvink added that Hellogoodbye is "a really punk band, in case you didn't pick that up."

The conversation turned toward the merits of making Gatorade popsicle, and one thing was made perfectly clear: Hellogoodbye, above all, means a fun time.