Define your genre in five words or less:
Original roots rock’n’roll.
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
The funny thing is that the blues people say we are a rockabilly band and the rockabilly people say we are a blues band. But they all come to our gigs, we don’t counter to any genre to avoid being pigeon holed.
What do you hate about the music industry?
Band bookers that don’t call back, that you have to keep on chasing. It’s very frustrating! A common problem that isn’t getting better. It’s easier for us because we’ve been around since 1997 I’d hate to be a new band trying to get gigs these days.
When’s the gig and with who?
Friday September 21 week we play at The Lucky 13 Garage 8, Cochranes Rd Moorabbin with Country Band Cold Heart as support.
How long have you been gigging and writing?
The Detonators have been gigging since August 1997. We’ve played almost every festival in Australia and most of the pubs and venues as well. We’ve also toured some parts of Europe and played festivals there. During that time we’ve put out six CDs containing mainly original stuff that the band members all write together. We are working on a new CD at the moment. It’s a drawn out but fun process that can also be frustrating at times.
When are you doing your thing next?
Check our website or Facebook if you want to see us play around Melbourne our interstate. We are always out there doing something. It’s rare for us to have a weekend off.
