Music NSW caught up with Deer Republic just after they won a spot on the Splendor in the Grass stage after taking out the first uncharTED competition for 2009. Answered by Mike Andrijic 1. What was the first band you saw live? Guns’n’Roses at Eastern Creek, summer of ‘93. 2. What’d you learn from them?
Tainted Toys
Answered by Kimball Towney 1.   What was the first band you saw live? The first band I ever saw live was SILVER CHAIR back when they first released ‘FROG STOMP’. I was about 15 and they came to Dubbo and played in an aircraft hanger at the old RAAF. 2.   What’d you learn from them?
Max Judo
Answered by Lucas Proudfoot 1. What was the first band you saw live? The first live act I saw was “YOTHU YINDI” which was on my 13th Birthday, great show. 2. What’d you learng from them? Could always remember the energy they had on stage and their stage presence. 3. Got any pre-gig rituals? Usually
Anthony Green
From the country town of Armidale, Anthony Green is no stranger to the spot light having performed various genres in various acts. He explores his country roots through his self titled solo act. 1. What was the first band you saw live? The first band I saw live was Dingo Creek. My father was the
The Scare
Answered by Liam O’Brien 1. What was the first band you saw live? The Toothfaries. They were this really eccentric, rhythmic, folk band from Brisbane in the 90’s. I was 8 or 9 and my dad was selling dream catchers and hand made wind chimes at the Woodford Folk Festival. I was asleep when I
Josh Pyke
He once quoted that he “always had the desire to jump on a raft and disappear down a river” (http://www.joshpyke.com), and with the 2008 release of Chimneys Afire, Sydney singer-songwriter Josh Pykes maritime dreams provide distinct and captivating flavour for the album. The beautiful, image-filled sound is created by Pykes folk-inspired fingerpicking guitar style and
Radical Son
From hip hop roots through to soulful social statement Radical Son is a man with a purpose. His music, both potent and sublime, conjures uncompromising visions of where we’ve come from and what could be. His songwriting charts his path from a troubled past to humility and healing. With disarming voice and electric presence Radical
Peabody
Answered by Bruno Brayovic. 1. What was the first band you saw live? Technically, it was The Sparklers (Chris Abrahams and Melanie Oxley’s band) but they were supporting INXS, whom I was really there to see. 2. What’d you learn from them? Well The Sparklers’ guitarist Colin Bloxum ended up being the guy who serviced
Joseph Leonard and the Family Fuse
1. What was the first band you saw live? midnight oil 2. What’d you learn from them? many things, but mostly that aboriginals deserve better 3. Got any pre-gig rituals? ….no food….9 beers….david bowie 4. What do you think the most important issue effecting aritsts in NSW is today? pollution and small population 5. If
Red Riders
Answered by Al Grigg. 1. What was the first band you saw live? Apart from some covers band at my way older cousins’ 21st, it was meant to be Powderfinger and Pollyanna at the Metro, back when the Metro did all ages matinee shows on Sundays, but somehow I ended up with a last minute