Define your genre in five words or less:
Eclectic worldy pop.
So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you… what do they say?
“That band reminds me of something dear to me that I lost long ago, and have been looking for ever since.”
How long have you been gigging and writing?
I’ve been grooving along playing the drums in various bands for many years, but at the beginning of 2014 I decided I’d had enough of staring at someone else’s behind and began to write songs for a project that would help me to get a different view at gigs.
What has been your favourite gig you’ve played to date?
Playing tremendously high-volume funk-infused Indonesian Dandut with The Jawa Pitu Band to a tightly packed Open Studio mob on Good Friday Eve 2015.
Which band would you most like to have a battle/showdown with?
The Rolling Stones – I would thoroughly enjoy being absolutely thrashed and put in my place by those crusty old titans.
What inspires or has influenced your music the most?
Really ugly falling-outs, break-ups and escapism.
Do you have any record releases to date? What? Where can I get it?
Not yet, but the debut is almost here.
Why should everyone come and see your band?
This band is a wonderful collection of Melbourne-based session musos who I am lucky enough to call my friends. You can be our friend too.
Catch JP on Saturday June 20 at The Brunswick Hotel. Debut single Losing My Mind will be released digitally on June 19.
