Have You Heard: Neighbour

How did you get together? After fronting a rock-ish band (Fushia) that I started in high school, I wanted to try a new sound. I was given a beautiful acoustic guitar and grew up a little and here we are.

Sum up your musical sound in four words? Caramel folk rock musiccino.

If you could support any band in the world – past or present – who would it be? Elliott Smith. Not sure how I’d handle that kind of excitement though so it’s probably good that it can’t happen.

You’re being sent into space, no iPod, you can bring one album – what would it be? First of all - heck yes space! It would definitely be the Jurassic Park soundtrack. It’s my favourite score and I could forever think of Jeff Goldblum saying “Life finds a way.”

Greatest rock’n’roll moment of your career to date? Playing a very large piano and singing with Thelma Plum at the Tivoli. I’m a huge fan of her music and the Tivoli is an unreal venue to play in.

Why should people come and see your band? You will feel ‘cooler’ afterwards. I’ll say something awkward and you can happily think “I’m glad I’m not that guy.”

When and where for your next gig? Drop In Festival with Bluejuice, Beautiful Girls, Ash Grunwald, The Cairos and Karl S Williams at Redland Bay Hotel. 15 Nov.

Website link for more info? neighbourmakesmusic.bandcamp.com