In our 50th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s Black Limousine, and chat about their upcoming self-titled EP and performing dirty blues pop through to retro alt. country and classic blues.
Band Name:
Black Limousine
Website / Social Media:
Facebook / Soundcloud
Genre:
Blues
Members & their roles:
Alex De Marco: drums/percussion/vibes/vocals
Mark Smith: bass/12 string acoustic/electric
Alf Davis: 5 string electric guitar/acoustic guitar/vocals
What music or artists inspired you?
Stones, Hendrix, Bob Marley, Guns n Roses, The Whites Stripes, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Howlin’ Wolf, Slim Harpo, Cream, Yardbirds.
How did the band get started?
We debuted at the 2010 Dreaming Festival at Woodford to fulfil a booking from Alf and Mark’s previous acoustic roots band. Alf and Mark wanted to create a ‘new blues’ sound based on original music and obscure covers. Alex joined in 2011 and quickly added the essential bedrock of a blues beat.
How would you best describe your live show:
A bombastic, blues driven wall of sound… fresh, funky, full.
What shows do you have coming up?
We’ll be launching our debut EP in August.
Keep an eye on Facebook for more dates.
Tell us about your latest release:
Our debut self-titled EP was recorded at Tall Poppy Studios in Salisbury, Brisbane. The EP showcases our new blues palette, from up-tempo original blues to dirty blues-pop to our swampy retro take on alternative country and blues classics
Where can I get your music?
Check out our Soundcloud and EP be coming later in 2015.
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