| Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:05 AM |

01 - Artist Name & Location = Pacha Mamma, Byron Bay, Australia
02 - How did the project come into existence? = There was no other path for me, I am just the vessel through which Rhythm and melody pass through and my spirit brings it to life. So the music has always been a means to inspire change in people and always important to remember the good vibe and flow it brings to the body.
03 - Who are the members of the band if any and please tell us about it? = Frontman Micka plays his instruments of Choice - Weissenborn Slide(Hawaii), Resonator Slide, Guitars, Cajon Drum'(south America) and that distinct soulful voice.
Grant Gerathy on drums is a well sort after skin hitter in the Aus music scene and has played with many well known acts.
Nic Lemits on Bass and Liam Dorney on Trumpet.
04 - How would you describe your sound/genre? = Roots- Rock, Blues, Reggae, funk with latin party time. Contains ingredients everyone from all walks will find tasty. Combining instruments from all over the world creating conscious msgs.
05 - What formal training or previous experience do any of the members have? = Micka has self taught every instrument he ever picked up.
Grant, Liam and Nic have played in many touring bands, played on many recordings and toured over seas.
06 - Are you working w/ a producer on your upcoming album? = Yeah its been along time coming after we released our first studio Ep as a collective earlier in 2011 which received airplay in over 30 countries.
We are approaching the album by instinct and have worked with Anthony Lycenko in Byron Bay, Aus and had Producer Don Murnaghan who won a grammy i believe!! Working with us in Montreal, Canada in September last year.
07 - Who would you say has been the biggest influence on the bands sound or that you have used as inspiration for your music? = I guess as far as other artists go apart from the sounds that everyday life subconsciously inspire us, I would have to Michael Franti for his conscious strength and uplifting nature, a lot of 60's, 70's folk and rock, Paul Simon for his Humbleness, a lot of old school funk and roots music from over the world.
08 - What advice would you give to others starting out? = Don't kill for the limelight, let music be music.
09 - Where can people go to learn more about you and hear your music? = Our official page - www.pachamammamusic.com .
And yes ye old Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pacha-Mamma/120989364606494
And of course youtube videos are always being updates.
Enjoy and share ![]()
10 - If you could play anywhere in the world or with anyone you wanted where and who would it be with? = Most Probably Montreal Jazz Fest and would love to perform with The Clash.
11 - What has been your greatest experience so far either individually or as a whole? = Their have been many festivals but probably still playing to always appreciative Byron Bay Crowds. Also working in a studio in Montreal was great.
12 - Do you have any upcoming events or news you would like to tell our readers about? = We are on the last stages of completing our 1st studio album and would hope that you will come stay in touch and listen.
13 - Where do you see yourselves or hope to be in about 5 years? = Relaxing more into living in this overwhelming modern world and doing a lot more overseas touring and opening up our own minds and hearts as well as others. Who knows maybe we'll end up making porn music haha. life is a beautiful thing.
Piece Together Peace.
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