Define your genre in five words or less:
Folk, pop, soul, blues, jazz.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Probably Sam Cooke. I can listen to Sam Cooke for hours and hours and never get sick of him – I love that without actually seeing his face, I can see his smile when he sings. I’d like to show him my music, sure, but I’d rather sing a song with him. I’d probably immediately pass away from happiness.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
Well I love interacting with an audience, it’s my favourite thing about playing live. Sometimes I might let a little too much information out but all I really want to do in life is make new friends so maybe they’ll leave with a new mate.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
I have an EP from a little while ago as well as a single that I released this year in May.
When’s the gig and with who?
The Melbourne Folk Club this Wednesday July 16 at Bella Union with Brooke Russell, Bill Jackson, Tobias Hengeveld and Isaac De Heer.
Which band would you most like to have a battle/showdown with?
Will Smith rap battle. Not even joking.
What inspires or has influenced your music the most?
My Dad’s musical taste and ‘90s pop. I’m all about melodies and the voice. Oh and an honest stage presence – a lot of bands that I saw live when I was younger have had a huge influence on the way I perform.
What makes you happiest about what you’re doing?
The people. I absolutely love the way in which music can connect you to another person. The biggest compliment I can ever be given is when someone comes up to me after a gig and says that they related to a song of mine.
