How did you get started?
Had been playing acoustic guitar for years, then met someone who wanted to start a band and needed a bass player, . . the rest is history now.

Do you come from a musical family?
Mom played a little piano, . so we always had a piano at home.

What’s your favourite band / solo artist?
Fav band over the last 10 years or so has been Pearl Jam, . . others I like include Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Dave Matthews Band, Audioslave, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, . . .

What are the amps and instruments you currently use?
I use a '97 US Fender P-bass and a Mark Bass "little mark" head and 15inch cab.

Have you thought about going for a five-stringed instrument?
If I changed to finger style (currently, I play with a pick mostly) I might consider it.

What about fretless?
I Bought a cheap fretless once, . don't fancy it much, saying that, I would love to try a full size double bass.

What instruments would you like to have if money were no object?
A collectable 60's Fender p-bass or jazz and a monster Ampeg rig.

What have you been doing for the last five years or so?
Working in London, paying bills, snowboarding in France. . for the last two years, I’ve been in a band, playing most weekends. .

What recordings that you’ve played on would you recommend for listening?
Qwicksand "seven" ep.

What’s been the low point in your career so far?
Playing some of London's shittiest venues for cash!

And what has been the high point of your career?
Playing some of London's shittiest venues for cash!

So what you’re saying is, there’s been no low points or high points yet!!!!
Pretty much, . we are a very new "original" band, . . been playing in a covers band for a while.

Have you visited the South African Bass Players website www.bassplayers.co.za yet?
I have visited the SA Bass Players site, and will continue to keep checking regularly.

Do you think you’ll be staying that side for a while to come?
I will for a few more years. . definitely till I get the British Passport, then I think I'll move back to SA, . Durban or the South Coast somewhere.

What are your goals currently?
We wanna get signed and get out on the road touring.

What do you get up to when you’re not working or playing music?
We go snowboarding in the winter, usually to France. Take the motorbikes out for a ride on the weekends. Try to get down to the beach if the weather is good.