Name/Band:
“Jay Wylde of Thee Wylde Oscars.”
Ten bands everyone should know about:
“Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, James Brown, Johnny Guitar Watson, Small Faces, Beach Boys, New York Dolls, The Stooges, The Kinks.”
Nine food items that you need to make a kickarse dinner party:
“Roberto’s carne asada burritos, Rubios baja-style fish tacos, guacamole, hand-made tortillas, tamales, Pio Pico Hot Sauce, Tomatillo Sauce, real corn chips, pickled jalapenos – baja style.” Eight possessions that define you: “Vespa P200e, Fake-Rickenbacker guitar, vinyl record collection, model kit collection, Dia De Los Muertos Collection, mid-century house, mid century furniture, Beatle boots.”
Seven favourite movies/TV shows that go on your mix-tape:
“Phantom Of The Paradise, Quadrophenia, T.A.M.I. Show, Danger: Diabolik, Giant Robot, Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Spongebob Squarepants
Six bad habits you can’t escape:
“I don’t have any – well ok, lying.”
Five people who inspire you:
“My wife, my two beautiful boys, my brother, Pee Wee Herman.”
Four things that turn you on:
“Good tunes, good food, good conversation, good beer.”
Three goals for your music:
“Make a top 40 hit, release my finest record ever, make some money for once.”
Two live gigs you’ll never forget and why:
“Smoko Festival – a ‘festival” in the loosest of terms, eight hour drive up, we play for free and then ask us to pay for entry! Adelaide – Great audience, great atmosphere, cool people.”
One day left before the apocalypse and you…:
“To be honest, probably cry like a little girl.”
When’s the gig / release?
“Saturday February 5 at Lyrebird Lounge, 61 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea with DJ Grottfink.”
