Define your genre in five words or less:
Heavy, venomous rock’n’roll!
What’s the strangest place you’ve ever played a gig, or made a recording?
We recorded our first full length album (Welcome To The City Of Snakes) on a 2,000 acre pecan orchad in El Paso, Texas. It’s called Sonic Ranch and sits right on the border of El Paso and Mexico, literally a stones throw from the Rio Grande. We would go for walks between tracking and get pulled over by border control thinking we were trying to sneak into America illegally. Fun times!
What’s your favourite song, and why?
Tough one to answer… How about A Day In The Life by the Beatles. Two of my favourite songwriters, each with unique concepts merged beautifully together to make a masterpiece.
What part of making music excites you the most?
Probably the conception. That moment when it bursts to life from absolutely nothing (especially whilst jamming with a band). Pure magic.
Where would you like to be in five years?
I’d be perfectly happy being a part of Australia’s most thriving and healthy music scene right here in Melbourne.
If you could go on tour with any musician or band, who would it be?
I just asked the guys the same question. Bass player Jimi’s dream just came true playing with Turbonegro literally days ago, JT (drums) is keen for Led Zeppelin if Dave Grohl plays drums, Adam (vocals/guitar) would love to tour with Bronski Beat (don’t ask). Personally, to play a show supporting Iron Maiden would fulfil all of my teenaged heavy metal fantasies. Scream for me, Bayswater.
How do you balance making and playing music with your other commitments?
We don’t put too much pressure on ourselves these days. We’re all in our 30s, have families and alternate careers we’re pursuing. Balance is the key word. We always make sure we’ve got music in our lives to keep us sane.
Anything else to add?
Get out and see local live music. You have one of the most vibrant scenes right at your doorstep, covering all genre types. Don’t get caught up in some corporate giant “’gold seating – $300 a ticket’ scam. Spend $10 at a venue seeing a local band. Who knows, they might change your life.
BUGDUST play the grand opening of Amp’d this Saturday December 15 alongside Heaven The Axe and 180 Proof at The Exchange Hotel, King St, CBD.
