Denvar Interview

Denvar

Dave From Denvar Answers My Questions

1. how did the band form

1. The band formed because Jay and I bumped into each other 3
weeks running on the train and each time we said to each
other “yeah we should get a band together”.

Each time became more
awkward than the last until each of us came though on our promise.
We formed as 3 piece with me on drums and another guitarist – Paul.

This was the line up for the 1st 4 yrs then Paul moved to
Melbourne while we were recording the album.

Jay and I recruited
two old friends (Bryce and Dave) and I made the move off drums
back to guitar. This has been the line up for almost 2 yrs now.

2 what has the band been up to lately?

2. Lately we’ve been spending 2 or3 nights a week locked in a
smelly practice room together, writing songs for our forthcoming
album. We’ve only been playing the occasional show – I think our
last main one was with YOU AM I and THE STROKES. We also been
recording an ‘oz music cover for jjj that’s Regurgitators’ Blubber
Boy crossed with John Farnhams’ You’re The Voice – it’s a laugh.

3. who are your main influences?

3. My main influences come from embarrassing places in the 80’s,
but the cool ones I can tell you are …LIFE WITHOUT
BUILDINGS……..early and late SCREAMFEEDER…..ARCHERS OF
LOAF……..WILCO……REGURGITATOR……LEMONHEADS….BLUEBOTTLE KISS.

4. what are your favourite artists and what are you listening to
at moment?

4. whoops. see Q3. The only other thing I could add is the Strokes
and my girlfriend plays Kasey Chambers a lot and I pretend not to
like it!

5. what are your favourite aussie artists?
5. GURGE, TUMBLEWEED,SCREAMFEEDER,SEKIDEN, DA FINGER,BLUEBOTTLE
KISS, YOU AM I, SANDPIT (r.i.p.), YOUTH GROUP, 78 SAAB,POLLEN.

6. what bands have looked out for you?

6. Definitely Cam from Pollen has been a great source of help and
support over the years. 78 saab, faker and ST JUDE who have now
split and reformed calling themselves HALFWAY.