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Have You Heard: The Spitting Swallows

Answered by: Wes Hopkins

When did you start making music and why? As a band, back in 2012 - and why? I guess we all just really enjoy it. It's hard to beat the feeling of playing on stage.

Sum up your musical sound in four words? Funky, punky pub rock.

If you could only listen to one album forevermore, what would it be and why? The only album that we would all agree on equally would be; Shania Twain - Come On Over.

Greatest rock'n'roll moment of your career to date? Turning $25 into $900 off the first punt after playing a three-hour set, finishing at 3am, and travelling two hours to Crown.

Why should people come and see your band? Because we have 60/40 hit rate for a good gig. How lucky will you be? 

When and where for your next gig? 9 Nov, The Barwon; 2 Dec, The Brunswick Hotel.

Website link for more info? facebook.com/TheSpittingSwallows

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