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| Bio of the Artist |
Aim: To make original alternative music without being pigeon-holed into any one genre using the basic rock elements of vocals, 2 guitars, bass and drums.
Materials: Fender Strat, Fender Squire, Musicman Bass, Marshall JCM 900 1960's LEAD Cab, Hughes & Kettner Tri Amp MKII, H&K Cab, Sonor Drums, Vic Firth Sticks, Beer and Spirits.
Description: They rock your socks off by stimulating brain synapses. An exploration into the profound faculties of chemistry and music and the effects on the human brain and psyche.
Objective: Have fun, rock hard, keep fit, write great music, perform globally, make friends and fans, make film clips and be successful.
Conclusion: We're trying our guts out to get there. Nothing is going to stop the flow.
New Bass player just slotted straight into the band line up without any hassles at all. It's a really special occasion, he's brought a new element to the old songs and we have just written 5 new songs ready for performance. 2008 is gonna rock hard.
Why this name?
The band name came about because we wanted something that people would see and be reminded of us. Now, when you walk around in any city you are sure to find a Chemist. Hence, we wanted people to see that sign and start hearing our music in their head. We also wanted a bit of a stage theme to boot so we rock out in labcoats with test tubes and beakers bubbling.
Do you play live?
Man, playing live is our bag of tricks. We live to play live and every moment on stage is an opportunity to shine. We always make the most of it. Probably my favourite time onstage was at the Brunswick Hotel in Feb 2007 when we all came together and jammed out hard with each other jumping off the stag together and really giving the crowd something to remember.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Only for the better. Big recording contracts are a thing of the past. What we see these days is the ability for the artist to make most of their music at home and then take it somewhere to be mastered. This is the way it should have always been. No bigwigs taking the piss, controlling the industry. Just people making real (not over produced) music for the love of it and getting recognition.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If they gave us the freedom to play with who we wanted and where we wanted in compromise for doing what they wanted, perhaps. Either way, the rest of the boys would.
Band History:
07/25/2006 08:00 PM - The Noise Bar (Railway Hotel)
Albert Street, Brunswick (opposite the train station and Safeway)
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
Description: Yes! We are finally back to a suitable state to start playing live again. Come down some night and say hello and have a listen. Check out the new sound and huge set.
08/03/2006 08:00 PM - The Noise Bar (Railway Hotel)
Albert Street Brunswick
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
Description: 1st official gig since the shuffle of band members. Come on down to hear the new mid-fi sound!
08/09/2006 08:00 PM - The Noise Bar (Railway Hotel)
Albert Street Brunswick (opposite the Brunswick Train Station and Safeways)
Melbourne,
US
Cost: N/A
09/01/2006 10:00 PM - 303 High Street Northcote
Melbourne,
US
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
10/02/2006 08:00 PM - Brunswick Hotel
Sydney Rd Brunswick
Melbourne,
US
Cost: N/A
10/20/2006 10:00 PM - Barbukka
279 Smith St Collingwood
Melbourne,
US
Cost: N/A
11/04/2006 07:00 PM - Salt River Sessions
45 Moreland Rd, Footscray
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: $15 / $10 PBS and 3RRR subscribers
11/06/2006 10:15 PM - Cornish Arms *Cup Eve* [Edit] [Cancel]
Sydney Rd Brunswick
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
11/17/2006 08:00 PM - The Scouthall
19 Edward Street (turn right at the post office hotel) Coburg
Melbourne, 3184
AU
Cost: N/A
Description: Massive bonanza extravaganza of an evening. The Scouthall hosts the Chemists for the third time and it's going to be a doozy. A private party in a converted scouthall in Coburg. The theme is Time travelling terrorists sluts of doom! One of the best private partys in Melbourne. Don't miss out.
11/22/2006 08:00 PM - Brunswick Hotel w/ Tijuana Souvenirs
Sydney Rd Brunswick
Brunswick, Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
Description: Yep, playing at the Brunny again. Thanks to Tijuana Souvenirs for lining up the gig. We'll be sharing the stage with them. Will be huge. Get pissed on Wednesday night! Come on folks, your liver needs the training for Xmas
11/26/2006 07:00 PM - The Tote w/ Tijuana Souvenirs and a *BBQ*
71 Johnston St Collingwood
Collingwood,
AU
Cost: $5
Description: Good fans of the Chemists, we need all the crew we can get to this gig. Then we can assure ourselves a good rep for any future gigs at this Melbourne Institution. Get ya mates, dates and mums to the show. We're going to pull all the stops. Come on! We're chucking on a BBQ as well. $5 entry and these great bands. We're on early so get down there so you can still get to bed early for Monday morning at work!
01/31/2007 08:00 PM - The Public Bar, North Melbourne
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: Free
Description: 1st gig back for 2007! Get the fuck down there for the show. We're going to pull all of the stops!
02/02/2007 09:00 PM - The Brunswick Hotel
Sydney Rd Brunswick
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
02/08/2007 08:00 PM - IDGAFF
160 Hoddle St, Abbotsford
AU
Cost: N/A
02/09/2007 08:00 PM - The Blue Tile Lounge
Melbourne
93 Smith St, Collingwood,
AU
Cost: N/A
Description: New venue, three sick acts in one night. Going to shake the house down. Bring ya sk8r mates
02/24/2007 10:30 PM - Cornish Arms
163 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: $8
Description: Last minute addition to the bill for our first ever decent Saturday night gig. Would be good to see a few familiar faces there even though we haven't been able to advertise this one in the press due to late notice. Look forward to belting out some Saturday night fever!
02/22/2007 09:00 PM - Blue Tile Lounge
93 Smith St, Fitzroy (cnr of smith and gertrude sts)
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: $5
Description: This new venue is a cracker and they want us back. Last show was massive, great turn out, loud playing, sweaty rock n roll. If you missed the gig there on the 9/2 you had best get down to this show. It's one of a kind. $8 Tallies/Longnecks all night.
03/06/2007 08:00 PM - Revolver
229 Chapel St, Prahran
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: $10/$8 pre-sale
Description: Into the Mid Summer Sessions competition we go. Come down and check out how we fare against other bands. We've gotta have big crowds and great support as part of our criteria from the judging panel. This is the gig The Chemists are going to really need your help for. With a $1000 up for grabs and a shot at another recording we're going to go for it! We want to win win win!
03/08/2007 08:00 PM - IDGAFF [Edit] [Cancel]
160 Hoddle St, Abbotsford (Collingwood)
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
03/29/2007 08:00 PM - The Rob Roy w/ Hitherto & Armen Firman
51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Fitzroy,
AU
Cost: N/A
04/20/2007 08:00 PM - The Espy
The Esplanade, St Kilda
Melbourne,
AU
Cost: N/A
Description: At long last, through trial and tribulation, The Chemists are booked in at their dream venue, hallowed turf, The Espy! Get ready for an all out rock n roll extravaganza beyond all proportions. This is going to one of the best gigs of our lives so far. Joining us on the night will be Tijuana Souvenirs/Darkest Heartstrings and Little Athletics! Don't miss this one, it's a night to remember for all who make it!
Your influences?
These bands have changed our lives: The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jnr, Primus, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Beck, Cake, ACDC, James Brown. Many more are bewildering us everyday.
Favorite spot?
Too hard to pick one. Melbourne, Australia for it's indepedent music scene and open mindedness of the following. People just go out to see a gig on any night of the week here, no matter if they've heard it before or not, they just want to hear new music and stay in touch with the scene. London, England, need I say more? Just a great place to be in the summertime. So I want endless summer in both these cities. Rougemont, Switzerland. I love the Alps, this is dream country.
Equipment used:
Pete Wheldon: Mexican Stratocaster through Hughes and Kettner Tri Amp Mk II 100W Valve monster, 4X12" Celestion Hughes & Kettner Cabinet
Steve Mayhew: Fender Jaguar through a Marshall JCM 900 50W valve monster (all output valves replaced with Russian Svetlana C), Marshall 1960 Lead Cabinet 4x12" Celestions
Todd Mayhew: Bass guitar through a Ampeq head and Peavey cabinet (lovingly called 'the bar fridge') with 2 6x9's and a 18" sub.
Jason Block: Sonar Drums, U Flip Cymbals |
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