Hey Alison. Tell us a little about your band and the music you make.
It seems I can write a song but cannot for the life of me come up with a good band name. Most of my band name ideas end up sounding like a dorky car. I’ve given up for the time being.
And what exactly do you do?
I write songs then sing them accompanied by my electric or acoustic guitar and often an excellent band. My songs always end up with a folk, blues or country influence. Think Hank Williams, Neil Young and Lucinda Williams with a cheeky bit of Led Zeppelin now and then.
When did you start performing, and what inspired you to perform in the first place?
About 10 years ago. My old friend and I decided to form a country/folk duo called The Wayward Fancies. We delighted in old school country and frocking up.
If you weren’t playing music, what would you be doing?
Busking as one of those statues covered in paint and making low guttural throaty noises at unsuspecting passers-by.
What makes you happiest about performing?
When I enter the bubble of absolute contentment on stage. When all that matters in that moment is the song you’re playing, the people you’re sharing it with and which pedal to tread on next.
What’s your proudest moment of doing what you do?
When I hear someone super great covering one of my songs.
And your least proud?
When I have too many vinos and say stupid things on stage. To strangers.
