Define your genre in 5 words or less:
Troubadour rock‘n’roll.
Do you have any record releases to date? What are they? Where can I get them?
We’ve got an EP, Tall Stories, which we’re launching later this month. It was recorded during our New Orleans big band phase so its got a whole lotta trumpet going on. The songs were all written around that part of the world so it’s full of references to Louisiana and Otis Redding.
When are you next doing your thing?
The EP/video launch at the Workers Club on Thursday October 24. It’s shaping up to be a sweaty night. Liam Gerner and Ben Wright Smith will be playing too. Ben is bringing his band and everything.
What was the best show you’ve ever played?
Camp Elsewhere out in Yarra Junction last May. That was amazing. I’m hoping it’ll happen again next year. I’d even give praying a shot if I thought it’d help.
What do you reckon people would say you sound like?
I don’t know. I suppose it depends on how they feel at the time. The set is getting more diverse as time goes on. A little bit rock‘n’roll, a little bit country, a whole lotta lyrics. Some of the songs are for dancing and others are for thinking. In a couple I’ve tried to capture that sinking feeling you get when your dinghy springs a leak.
Where do you want to be in ten years?
With any luck, halfway through our 20 year plan.
What makes you unhappiest about what you’re doing?
There’s not a lot to be unhappy about. We’re growing a little tired of thin-lipped accountants and their tepid, joyless mates screaming bloody murder from four hundred thousand dollar studio apartments whenever someone plays a guitar in their neighbourhood. Bottom shelf grog, Sunday mornings and last night’s wet patch can be kinda confronting too.
