Hey! Who are we chatting with and what do you do in Papa G and The Starcats?
I’m Giorgio, and I’m Papa G/the band-leader/guitarist.
Can you tell us about the music you make? What makes you stand out from the crowd?
We’re influenced by old-school soul, Marvin Gaye, Melbourne dudes Hiatus Kaiyote and Saskwatch, Latin music, and bands off the Daptone label from New York.
Tell us about your debut EP Smooth Lovin’ and your launch party at Ding Dong. Why should we get there?
Smooth Lovin’ has been our baby for around eight months, now. We recorded it in June last year, but university got really hectic every time we went to start organising a launch. It’s gonna be one hell of a party, and we’re gonna make sure you boogie like you’ve never boogied before.
PAPA G AND THE STARCATS launch their EP at Ding Dong on Saturday February 21.
