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Bad Sandwich
A few weeks ago I got sent a slightly bonkers, yet definitely very funky single by a band called Bad Sandwich, having listened to the single, I just had to catch up with these strangely named Brighton funk-rockers…read on to find out what they had to say!
For the UK Music Lovers who don’t know much about you, please tell us what Bad Sandwich are all about.
We’re dedicated to bringing a real music experience to the people. For them to have fun and be entertained but at the same time being a part of the show themselves. When we play it’s raw, natural and unpretentious as we’re living for, and loving, the moment. This is what we want to rub off onto the audience, if they’re at a gig or listening at home we want them to enjoy the experience enough to lose their constrictions and just feel it; that’s all.
How long have you been together, and how has the group evolved since you met?
We’ve been together for just under two years officially. Brother Funk (guitar) and I (DC, bassist) used to jam funky riffs for years before meeting Quirky Brown (vocals/guitar), who brought a more structured, rocky approach to make song writing that little bit easier. Meanwhile, Mat “Manyhands” Lenihan (drums) provided the perfect punch for the Sandwich Sound with his heavy drumming style. We’re all pretty adaptable and gelled really well, which meant that we could control the power of the music and gain a greater understanding of the dynamics of our performance. Basically, we got louder!
It’s all in the name they say. Why are you called Bad Sandwich?
It’s mainly because we liked the sound of it, which isn’t really that interesting an answer. However if you’ve ever had the chance to smell a bad sandwich, you’d certainly agree that it’s pretty funky.
What are your musical influences, and what are your lyrics about?
Our influences are too numerous to list as we’re essentially influenced by all music. But if we had to pick the most significant, it’d have to be early Red Hot Chili Peppers, Parliament/Funkadelic, James Brown and Foo Fighters. There’s also a lot of dance, punk and hip-hop in there. Our lyrics never slip into a defining genre; they vary widely from deep, poetic and meaningful to just plain silly, but always right for the music.
How does living in Brighton influence your musical style?
Brighton is a melting-pot of creativity and living here, surrounded by a huge clubbing and live music scene, has hugely influenced our style. We’ve extracted all of the best parts of Brighton’s music scene and tried to plug any gaps in it with what we think should be there.
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Add to favouritesDo your live performances differ a lot from your recorded work?
It has been hard for us to capture the rawness of our live show in our recordings as we rely on the interaction with the crowd and improvisation. We want our recordings to sound as they do in our minds, as finished peaces of work perfect for conveying the musicianship, yet exciting enough to stick on at parties.
What are your plans for the future?
Eventually we want to do this for a living and travel around the world performing. It’s what we’re all best at so we just want to make the most of it.
And to finish this interview, what would you like to say to your UK fans?
You rock! Huge thanks for your continued support. Tell your friends to come and see us and join the Family Sandwich.
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