#MusicExchange: Swing City Band

Swing City Band was recently nominated for a SAMA for Best Adult Contemporary Album. I spoke to Graeme Watkins one third of the band last week.

What does music mean to you?

Well it’s the one language we all can understand but only a few can speak ... I find this fascinating and feel rather privileged to fall into both categories

Any funny moments on stage?

Playing a full song and not realizing that the PA was off, our sound on stage was great though and yes we nailed it.

What is your most treasured possession?

My freedom

It’s your round what are you drinking?

Always a scotch, but a really good one if it’s your round. Kidding just a Bells

The song you wished you wrote?

It ain’t yours to through away (The Nashville cast) and the whole of the parachutes album (Coldplay)

Dream of gig to do?

Wembley Stadium

What makes you stand out?

My sense of humor and ability to make conversation easy for people

Nicknames?

Gbob, Gray

If you were not a musician what would you do?

And historian or an archeologist

Pick five words to describe yourself?

Passionate
Devoted
Fiery
Funny
Goofy

What is your favorite word?

Quasi (almost but not really/ seemingly)

Your greatest achievement?

My Kids

What do you complain about most often?

Tidiness, it’s super important for me #neatfreak

What is your fear?

Rejection

On stage I tend to?

Flick my hand and I have no idea why.

Where would you like to be right now?

In a zero gravity chamber filled with smarties.

Social media links

@Swingcityband
www.facebook.com/SwingCityBand