Ash Graham Newsletter Interview

What can we expect to see from you over the next year?
I’m currently busy in the studio recording my debut album, when not there I’m performing anywhere and everywhere I can. I have a trip to Steamboat Springs in the US to play during their ski season.

What advice would you like to give to other aspiring musicians?
Just go hard.

What will your next release be?
My single Boy in the Box is being released on the 25^th July 2011, it is a single from my debut album due out this the end of this year. The EP and Single will be available on iTunes, Amplifier, Digirama, Marbecks Digital.

Who would you most like to support live?
These is super easy, Coldplay. They are one of my main inspirations.

What can you never leave home without?
Cellphone, if it’s a long trip I always take my guitar.

What is your favourite NZ venue?
Riley Centre.

What is the best part of being a musician?
Playing my music to heaps of people.

What NZ musicians or bands would you like to see more of, and why?
I Am Giant, Shihad and OpShop. In part because I’ve meet two of them, Shihad and OpShop and would really like to meet I Am Giant.

What is your most embarrassing on tour/gig moment?
Singing into a microphone that isn’t on.

What is your favourite place in NZ to be?
Wellington because of its diversity, Auckland for the music scene.

What inspired you to become a musician?
Chris Martin and one of my uncles when he played guitar.

What is the best gig you have ever performed at, and why?
Opening for Shihad because it was such and honour and so much fun.

How do you keep in contact with your fans?
Primarily through Facebook. It seems to provide the easiest option for people to stay in touch. I also have twitter, youtube, myspace and reverbnation etc too.