Define your genre in five words or less:
Raw blues/country.
Tell us about the last song you wrote.
We write a new song every time we get together, and forget most of them. I think the last one was about all the wrong things you can do at a party, with some Elvis-inspired vocals. More fun than anything.
Do you have a pre-gig ritual? If so, what is it?
We used to get on tequila lemonade before a gig, but all the sugar went to my head, sticking to beer instead.
Why should everyone come and see your band?
We sound like four people, but there’s two of us, so its good bang for ya buck. Bargain!
If you could go on tour with any musician or band, who would it be?
C.W Stoneking. He’s a god. Trust in him.
What makes you happiest about what you’re doing?
If you know what you want to do, and you’re doing it, everything else kind of falls into place.
How long have you been gigging and writing?
Almost a year now, you better get us an anniversary gift.
How do you balance making and playing music with your other commitments?
You don’t, that’s why we can’t hold down a job between us.
When’s the gig and with who?
It on Thursday July 24 with Third Earth and Honey Badgers. The mad genius Jamie from Third Earth recorded a Christmas EP a while ago, and they’re having the launch in July. Funny fuckers. It’s at The Grace Darling. Get there.
KING PUPPY AND THE CARNIVORE play Chrismas in July at The Grace Darling with Third Earth and Honey Badgers on Thursday July 24.
