Mark Turner, guitarist from The Baron takes on Deadly Are The Naked
The new EP sounds huge! How did you write and record?
The songs were written as a result of touring, rehearsal, and generally hanging out. Most of our songs evolve over time rather than in a few sessions. Recording was completed at Adelaide University’s recording studio, and our home studios.
Where can I get the EP?
thebaron.bandcamp.com. It’s free!
Tell us about the music scene in Adelaide, and where The Baron fits in.
Adelaide is rich in terms of talent and quality. There are lots of venues in the CBD. This creates a vibrant scene but has obvious disadvantages being a small city. We believe strongly in supporting our local scene. We run a venue called the Worldsend Hotel and host an open mic night at the Crown and Anchor.
Tell us about your Victorian tour.
We are launching our new EP over three shows. Thursday February 16 at Pony, Friday February 17 at Espy, and Saturday February 18 at The Brunswick Hotel. We love playing in Melbourne, because the crowds really support rock music.
Dion Melder, guitarist for Deadly Are The Naked, takes on The Baron.
How and when did Deadly Are The Naked form?
We formed on a hot beer soaked Australia Day in 2004. It wasn’t an official formation, more of a hostile hostage situation from an ambitious axeman.
Talk about your first trip to Adelaide and why you chose to go there.
We chose Adelaide because it was the closest capital city to Melbourne. Our first gig was with The Baron, who have now become lifelong friends. It is something we’ll never forget.
What can we expect from Deadly Are The Naked at your upcoming gig Friday February 17 at The Espy?
The gig will be a no holds barred, no rulebook, tour de force.
When does your singer get off parole?
Friday February 17. Straight from the steel gates to the gig. Hence why we’ve been so quiet of late.
You have sexy tunes, and reasonable looks, Why don’t have hordes of women chasing you everywhere?
We are men of mystery. Men want to be like us and want to be with us.
Why do you try to steal our girlfriends when you come to Adelaide?
We never steal. We only borrow.
