Define your genre in five words or less:
Jazzy indie pop.
Tell us about the last song you wrote.
The last song I wrote was called Friday Night Blues and as the titles suggests it is about being a loser on a Friday night sitting at home and watching horrible TV or sipping on your tea when everyone else is out having a good time. I’ll be performing that song for the first time at the Paris Cat gig on Wednesday April 24.
When are you doing your thing next?
I’m doing my next thing at The Paris Cat next Wednesday. The gig starts at 9pm and you can buy tickets at the door or online at pariscat.com. I have an awesome band that I’m playing with including Italian saxophonist Mirko Guerrini. Mirko is an incredible performer, his saxophone is an extension of his body and his solos will blow your mind! Also playing with Bob Sedergreen, who is a legend in the Aussie jazz world, and he always entertains during his solos and has a very warm stage presence.
What part of making music excites you the most?
I have recently started working with someone who just ‘gets’ what I’m talking about and it is the most exciting thing when the ideas in our heads are reflected in the music we play. It is very exciting to have a vision and seeing it be brought to life…like a new born baby if you will.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
Well there is a bit of improvisation in my show, so really you can expect the unexpected. Last time during my scat solo I was singing in a Bronx accent…and I really don’t know how that happened. Also, I have never played with Mirko Guerrini before and he is a very organic, unexpected musician…so that will be very interesting.
So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you… what do they say?
“You missed out, man.”
Why should everyone come and see your band?
So they don’t miss out too.
Anything else to add?
Salt. Always add salt, it makes everything better.
