Have You Heard: Red Beard

Answered by: Michael Mckiernan

When did you start making music and why? We are really just a friendly group of gypsies that love playing music together for the simple reason that it’s fun! We all picked up instruments at a young age, who really knows why though. 

Sum up your musical sound in four words? Electro/Rock/Ecstasy/Beaugs. 

If you could support any band in the world – past or present – who would it be? Snoop Dogg. Although we sound nothing alike, it would be an honour to blaze with the king. 

If you could only listen to one album forevermore, what would it be and why? Relationship Of Command – At The Drive-In. This album still blows my mind. Sonically, lyrically, and dynamically it ticks all the boxes, and still has the ability to make my hairs stand on end. 

Greatest rock’n’roll moment of your career to date? Probably when we toured NZ. The kind folk of Mount Maunganui barricaded our ‘Tour Van’ (shitty hatchback) so that we couldn’t leave. Good news is, we made our flight and did not have to run down anyone. 

Why should people come and see your band? People generally get naked at our shows, so hopefully that is reason enough. Other than that we could lit together? 

When and where for your next gig? 1 Aug, The Brightside, in support of Young Lions. 

Website link for more info? facebook.com/redbeardmusic