Kitsch

Ben From Kitsch Answers My Questions

1. How did kitsch form?

We formed in the fourth form at new plymouth boys high school.I had been playing a bit of music and was playing in a metal band so I new that it could be done.

I rallied up my friends Dan(who was playing bass at the time and Sam to sing)Sam took a lot of convincing!!
Also we had a guy called Simon Moa to play lead guitar and George(Hadyn Angelsy to play drums)

2. What has been your favourite gig or venue?

There has been quite a few!!

Opening for Offspring to about 5000+ people,lots of powerstation shows opening for internationals.

We had an awesome gig christmas eve at the mill in NP about 3 years ago with sommerset,it was packed and full off our friends

3. Who has been your influences?

NOFX,Bad Religion,Pennywise,all those sorts of bands,bands with open minds,lots of energy,humour and concern for the world

4. Will you ever go overseas to become bigger like blake,fur patrol and so on?

We will just see about that!!in other words yes,hopefully.

5. What have you been listening to lately?

New Bad Religion album,its awesome.I listen to a lot of different sorts of stuff too like classical guitar,a bit of electronica,hip hop.I really like Nick Cave

6. What kinda beer do you like to drink?

Macs Gold,Stella,Crown.I dont drink that much anymore

7. Will Kitsch be playing at the warped tour this year?

definately if it happens.Well It did not happen poor New Zealand

8. What are your favourite kiwi bands ?

Sommerset,Next In line,Foamy Ed,Concord Dawn.There are lots of great NZ bands.

thanks for your time any last words

Keep a look out for our next album,Its finished

and I assure you it wont dissapoint the kitsch fan!

Cheers Chris!!