Michael Gard

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

An escape from the ugly country we've become with all the right wing nutters in charge. Music gives me some sanity in a crazy, fucked up world.

What is your music dream?

Too late for dreams

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Put women in charge for greater compassion and less war-mongering!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Jailhouse Rock - The King

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Joe Bonamassa, jj cale, John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, John Mayer, Tom Waits, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, prince, the Rythym Kings, Albert Lee, Keef, Pink Floyd, blah blah blah,

What inspires you to make music?

Life

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Its for everyone..

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Bloody nervous...

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Too much pap eminating from stupid reality tv music shows. Its just manufactured garbage. Stop promoting artificial talent.

What do you think of Drooble?

Still deciding...

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Creeping osteoarthritis. Old age is a bastard!

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes. Open mike nights fortnightly.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

He or she should give what the punters want whilst satisfying their own musical aims and desires.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Me.