The Maslows will be bringing their sonically textured live show to The Bearded Lady for a Sunday afternoon of melodic-driven tunes.
The Maslows are... A four-piece, alternative-rock band who reside on the Gold Coast/ northern NSW. Bursting on the scene in late 2014, the band has received solid reviews for their impressive list of original tracks which include their signature drivey, melodic sounds. Even more impressive is the all to regular freakish comparison from audiences to some of the legendary grunge bands of the '90s like Pearl Jam and Swervedriver.
Our first gig was... At the Currumbin Creek Tavern, November 2014.
When did you settle on the group's name, and was it a unanimous decision... Ha ha! This was a mission. Every bloody name was taken! You have to put random combos together, like: The Fairly floss Orange Fridge Brigade… actually pretty sure that name is free. We settled on The Maslows after a long process. Maslow is a theory… humans must first satisfy the basic needs of food and shelter before they can evolve to satisfy their other needs… yep, deep!
In the studio we usually... Just get cracking; time is money baby.
If we could tour with anyone it would be... Either Violent Soho – I reckon those lads know how to have some fun and they rock hard – or of all time let's go with Led Zeppelin early '70s… don’t reckon I can think of anything cooler than sittin' in the back of a tour bus with Jimmy Page.
Social media is... The matrix… just you wait.
My favourite app at the moment is (why?)... Favourite ape? I don’t have a favourite ape, but now you mention it that main character from 'The Return Of The Apes' movie was pretty cool – I’ll go with him.
To date, our/ my most embarrassing moment was the time... Pass!
Life on the road can be... We wouldn’t know.
If you'll have us on your bill, all we ask is that our rider contains... More than one beer each and four chairs.
The most scary scenario we've found ourselves in... Was being in a rock band and being expected to play under a 100db limit. Lame!
What celebrity/ famous person would you love to be spokesperson of the band... Jimmy Fallon. In fact we have a slot open for him in the band if he is keen? 'Cause that brother can do anything.
Three people you'd like to invite around for a dinner party... Keith Richards for the stories from the road and the after-dinner mints, Russell Brand for the on-point humour and social commentary and my woman… how could she miss out?
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us? A meze plate of Mediterranean awesomeness.
No matter the expense, send me a case of your... Finest pale ale for starters and couple of bottles of Captain Morgan to get things rolling.
The last time I saw the inside of a gym was… I am in the gym now. Just about to power down my Mushashi bar, watch some cage fighting madness on the gym TV, get all pumped and then go for a quick arm jab 'round the back before crab walking home all the while admiring my frangipani-arm sleeve. Later I will go for a drive and present my sleeve on the window sill of my car for maximum viewing impact.
Would you ever partake in a reality show? If so, what type? We are in one now… it's called having a normal job. It’s really lame. I reckon.
If you could prank any of your friends, who's your target, and how are you bringing them down? This is easy. Our drummer Jon – we would advise him that he was now the singer and lead-man for the band. The man loves to bang those skins, but hates the mic!
The Maslows will be joined by friends, and local Brisbane band, Wayward Smith and Alone Alaska. Catch them at The Bearded Lady on Sunday 29 March from 4pm. Entry is free.
