So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
We’re Sex On Toast, and I play the role of obnoxious lead singer, occasional guitarist and benevolent dictator.
What do you reckon people will say you sound like?
Making sweet love to a blue-eyed honey with the radio tuned to smooth sounds of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, with occasional ‘90s R&B detours, all with a ferociously absurd sense of humour.
What do you love about making music?
Writing something and hearing it come together in a rehearsal with a bunch of really terrific musicians. Or just when Ben and Zak yell “Tony” during songs for no reason.
What do you hate about the music industry?
Its obsession with fashionable styles of music and the subsequent herds that mindlessly consume them.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Frank Zappa, because the dude could write or arrange anything and really understood how to be both individual and musically original.
If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it and why?
For some reason I’m struggling to think of people who I dislike… if you have nothing nice to say don’t say anything at all! I dunno… probably Slash. Or Sash. Adelante.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
Energy, male sexuality and synth-leaden sex-grooves. They can also expect their girlfriends to end up in the band room afterwards.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
We have one EP called Live @ The Toff which showcases some of our more bizarre material. It has a tasty red cover and the CD looks like a record. We have recorded both an album and an EP and are waiting for the time to unleash.
When’s the gig and with who?
The gig is on Tuesday September 18 at The Evelyn, with the amazing Mangelwurzel & Rogue Wavs for our month-long September residency.
Anything else to add?
Yes, pmdmgf.
