Bruce Mathiske
Bruce Mathiske is a talented Australian musician who music I really enjoyed when I heard it. He playing a bunch of dates and thought it was worth asking some questions so read on. Here are the dates where you can check him out.
Sunday 16th June
Bowraville Theatre
74 High St Bowraville
(02) 6564 7808
Tix : $30
Saturday 25 May
Zenith Theatre
Cnr Railway & McIntosh Sts, CHATSWOOD NSW
Saturday 22 June
The Jetty Theatre
337 Harbour Dr, COFFS HARBOUR NSW
Saturday 15 June
Manning Entertainment Centre
33 Manning River Dr, TAREE NSW
Saturday 29 June
The Street Theatre
Childers St, CANBERRA ACT
Wednesday 19 June
Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington St, NEW FARM QLD
Friday 13 July
Star Theatre
145 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, HILTON SA
Friday 21 June
Gold Coast Arts Centre
135 Bundall Rd, SURFERS PARADISE QLD
Friday 26 July
Fly By Night
1 Holdsworth St, FREMANTLE WA
1. What inspires you when writing music?
Traveling I find the best. Particularly to different countries. I do love Rhythm and Melody so even just sitting, doodling with my guitar usually something comes out. Even a mistake can spark something.
2. What has been your favorite show to date?
I’ve enjoyed all of them but the last concert in a block of shows is uaually pretty tight and those were Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne and The Conservatorium Concert Hall in Newcastle.
3. Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Composers Roger Waters from Pink Floyd and Ennio Morricone who did The Mission Soundtrack
4. How do you warm up for a show?
A few scales and just really keeping calm and level – just breathe.
5. What was the inspiration for the new album?
Various life events and influences. Tributes to a couple of great acoustic guitarists – Chet Atkins and Charlie Bryd.
Cultural things like traveling to Morocco and my Gypsy inspired ” In Rhythm”.
The track River Stories takes me back to my childhood growing up on a farm
6. How was the recording process compared to previous releases?
Tod from James Morrison’s Sydney studio was the right man who could hear what I was thinking. I then set up my own studio the same and Mark Tinson came on board with pre-amps, mics, mic positioning etc then left me to it.
I hadn’t done this with any of the other recordings.
7. Are you happy how the album has been received?
Very! The reviews have all been positive and have definitely heard my intent. I really wanted to make music that meant something and everyone seems to have gotten that.
8. What is next for yourself?
I am now composing suites and concertos from chamber orchestra and guitar. I have lots of ideas and I’m loving having so many stringed instruments included to play all these lines I have running my head. This is a new, exciting beginning.
