LMM: Tell us a little about Bandito Folk?
We have been togther for about 18 months, we all met doing music at QUT. Also we have taken Samba Dance Classes together for 15 of those months, which has helped us bond and become good mates. We have recently finished tracking our debut EP which is currently being mixed, this should be available in a few months. We have played at Brisbane Festival Speigletent in 2011, and will be again in 2012. In the last 12 months we have played at Zoo, Powerhouse and Black Bear Lodge, we are looking to do a tour to launch our upcoming EP around Nov-Dec 2012. You can check out our music through Facebook, Youtube and Triple J Unearthed.
LMM: How would you describe your music?
Epic Indie Folk
LMM: You’re playing at the 4 Walls Festival in August, are you looking forward to that?
Yeah, its a great oppourtunity to play alongside tons of great acts/bands from Brissy and beyond. It will be a big turnout too, so it is good we get to play in front of a big audience who love music, will be fun.
LMM: Which other bands at the festival are you excited to see?
It is a great lineup so everyone really but to name two; Keen to see Paper Kites and Medics as we haven’t seen those guys before. Avaberee are always great.
LMM: What’s can we expect from Bandito Folk in the year ahead?
The tour, the Ep and lots of dancing.
:: What track changed your life ::
“Whip it” by Devo
:: Biggest influence ::
Pink Floyd and Toto
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
District of East
:: Favourite Quote ::
You better call Kenny Loggins. ‘Cause your in the danger zone.’ – Archer
:: Three words to describe the last year?
Speigletent, Recording, Uni-ing
:: Three for how you feel about the year ahead? ::
Tour, EP, Optimistic
Bandito Folk will be playing at the 4 Walls Festival – Brisbane – August 4, 2012
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