Gigs on the moon, growling fans and male groupies all seem to magically co-exist in the world of The Inheritors. From playing pubs to festivals, this Central Coast three piece are putting their running shoes on in preparation of the music industry marathon – and they’re already loving it. David Long spoke to the band about their part in December’s Social Summer fest, and life as an exciting up-and-comer.
The Inheritors formed in 2006. What do you think about the progress you’ve made so far?
Billy Burgess: Since our dodgy beginnings in a damp garage in 2006 we have progressed to an exciting period where stacks of opportunities are arising, and making music has never been so much fun. We feel the music we’re making at the moment really holds a lot of meaning.
How’s the support in Australia for emerging bands and artists at the moment?
Dave Jenkins: There are so many great bands out there at moment, though perhaps not enough of a market to financially accommodate them all. There are, however, plenty of places to play gigs and there’s always lots of helpful people in the industry.
Tij:. People seem to be really supporting and craving local independent music at the moment. I think it’s really great!
You’re playing the Social Summer fest in December. Is there anything in particular that you’re looking forward to about it?
Dave: What’s not to look forward to? It’s in the middle of summer, there’s numerous stages with numerous bands, and they’re all great!
Tij: I can’t wait to swim and dance to dj’s in the pool.
What do you think of playing festivals as opposed to normal gigs?
Billy: I think festivals are really good, the whole vibe and atmosphere of a festival is awesome. Then there’s the possibility of your music being exposed to so many people who haven’t heard it before that is really exciting.
Who are you going to make sure you see at the Social Summer Fest?
Billy: I’m keen to see The Mounzers and Slow Down Honey. They’re two of my favorite bands and they never disappoint.
Tij: I’m pretty keen for some Grafton Primary but I imagine they’ll be on towards the end of the day and I’ll most likely have passed out by then.
Have you ever been completely star struck?
Dave: I met The Living End at Coaster, but I was too drunk to be star struck
Did you say or do anything a little embarrassing?
Billy: Apparently Dave and I were sitting on Scott from The Living End’s bass case at the Coaster Festival and we fell off and got in trouble… but neither of us can remember this happening.
What do you love most about playing live?
Billy: I love the special energy that is conjured between the band and crowd, and the mystical feeling that rarely manifests itself anywhere else. I also love to see the smiling faces in the audience and within the band, or just in my own head.
Ever had any crazy experiences with deranged fans?
Dave: For a while we were ending our sets with a verse and chorus from the Who’s ‘My Generation’. A couple of months ago we played a show at a pub, and we had finished the song when a clearly intoxicated old man arrived on stage and started.. err.. I guess you could say growling the words, “talking ‘bout My Generation”. He didn’t seem to mind we had finished playing the song.
Would you say The Inheritors are more of a hard working band or hard partying band?
Tij: I think we probably qualify as a hard partying band before a hard working band.
Dave: But we work amazingly well with hangovers.
Do Inheritors groupies exist?
Tij: Yes.
Billy: But so far they are all male.
Where in the world would you most love to play, and who with – your dream gig?
Billy: I would like to play on the moon. maybe with Pink Floyd, but I guess that doesn’t count. I’d love to play anywhere overseas. I’d like to do a tour on a boat and pull into a different port every night.
Tij: Maybe that guy ‘seal’ could support us?
So are The Inheritors prepared for a long hot summer of festivals and music?
Inheritors: We can’t wait!
The Inheritors play Social Summer Fest in December 14 @ The Beachcomer Hotel.
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