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Uncle Gus and The Rimshots
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24.01.2022 Today’s profile is on our keys boio Mat Schmolivier! If you haven’t heard it already May recently released a track called ‘That Tree’ and it’s a ripper, check it out here https://youtu.be/dHeB90sev0Q . . Hello, this is Schmo. I like most things. I’m currently 23 years old and Hobart, Tasmania has been my home for most of it. Humour and music are very important elements of my existence, I’m a very lucky boy to be exposed to so much of both.... . How did you get your nickname? Ask Gus. . Star Sign? Pisces. . Favourite TV Theme Song? Impossible question. Goof Troop’s is amazing, Fairly Odd Parents’ is amazing, the original Pokémon theme is powerful as, and The Simpsons theme is an eternal classic. . Favourite Drink? Look, mate, I love a bloody cuppa. . Favourite song we play in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots? If You’re So Smart, How Come You Ain’t Rich. . Favourite word? Buttress. . If you had a superpower what would it be? The power to never be asked this question. . Favourite thing about being in the band? The band is my family and I love them. See more
24.01.2022 Four days until Chilli Con Carnage is Live on all digital platforms!!!! To get you cool cats keen we will be hitting you with four fun facts about the album over the next four days! Fun Fact #1 We have re-recorded One of our older originals The Possum that Got Through the Flue for Chilli Con Carnage (you can listen to the version from our live recording via the link below) and it's based on a true story! The only exaggeration in the lyrics of this tune is that Gus' parents put a barrel to his guts..... They have a much better aim than that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqZBi5u5EV8
18.01.2022 2 days till the album launches! Tune into ABC radio today at around 3:45 to hear some more fun facts about the album and to get a sneak peek of one of the tunes before Sunday!!!! Your 3rd fun fact about the album is that Sasha’s artwork features an Easter egg that represents each song on the album! If you know some of our original tunes see if you can name all of the Easter eggs in the comments below!!! Hint, there are 11 tunes/Easter eggs!!!
17.01.2022 "Your love ... keeps lifting me higher!" Get those pipes ready! It's nearly time to come together for the Festival of Voices virtual Big Sing event! We may not be physically together this year, but we can still sing along simultaneously.
15.01.2022 Artwork by Sasha Gavlek!
14.01.2022 CHILLI CON CARNAGE IS OUT TOMORROW!!!!! You can follow this link https://ditto.fm/chilli-con-carnage to pre-save the album to your spotify, apple music, deezer and tidal accounts!!! (The album will be available on all major streaming services tomorrow though!) Today's fun fact is that one of the songs (We'll let you try and figure out which) on the album started as Gus trying to reharmonize Jim Croce's Bad Bad Leeroy Brown! It then evolved into vastly different sounding tune!!
10.01.2022 It’s time for our final profile on our trombuddy Snorty! 50 points to Hufflepuff if you managed to piece Sasha’s artwork together! Stay tuned and we will reveal the full picture soon! Born in Hobart, Tasmania, Adam has been surrounded by music since an early age. Picking up his first instrument (piano) at age eleven and then transitioning to trombone a few years later he has been playing since. How did you get your nickname? The nickname 'Trombone Snorty' came from a play on... the well known jazz/hip-hop artist 'Trombone Shorty' except being 6'5" I am hardly short... Star Sign? Leo (just) Favourite TV Theme Song? Overlord opening theme. Favourite Drink? Iced tea Favourite song we play in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots? Either Nosey Joe or Passion Poppin! Favourite word? Splendid If you had a superpower what would it be? Time-travel Favourite thing about being in the band? Combination of the people and music.
08.01.2022 Tonight’s the night everybody!!!! Get keen for the Festival of Voices virtual Big Sing! You can tune into ABC radio at 5:30 or watch live on Facebook following the link!!!! Keep singing and get your passion poppin!
06.01.2022 This weeks profile is on our trumpet boio Dave! David attended the UTAS Conservatorium from 2012 to 2015 in which time he completed a Bachelor of Music in contemporary trumpet. As well as playing in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots, Dave also play with local gypsy punk band The Lawless Quartet and a couple of jazz groups. How did you get your nickname? G’dale always existed in the ether but he chose to take over my body, and is largely regretting that decision.... Star Sign? Libra Favourite TV Theme Song? Gator Boys Favourite Drink? Prune Juice, go hard or go home. Favourite song we play in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots? Hoodoo Voodoo Doll Favourite word? Nincompoop If you had a superpower what would it be? Knock out gas Favourite thing about being in the band? I have been in the band for 3 years and no one has complained about the smell. except Mat.. and Adam and Tom.. hold on let me rethink this one.
04.01.2022 The Album is done and it will be in your ears in just 2 weeks! We have a huge amount of people to thank (and we will do an extended post on this upon release date) but a huge shout out to Gavin Wolfe for all his hard work mixing, Sasha Gavlek for her amazing artwork and our good friend Mangus who features on the album. We can't wait for you all to hear the album so make sure you cook some chilli and drink some passion pop while you listen to the album on September 27!!! Till then, Keep Your Passion Poppin'
03.01.2022 We are a couple of days late on our weekly profile sorry! We have been working on something behind the scenes for you all - hopefully we will have an update soon! Anyways, here’s your Uncle! Gus Leighton is a 24 year old saxophonist, composer, arranger and tutor based in Hobart, Tasmania. Through work with his main ensembles (Uncle Gus and The Rimshots, The Gus Leighton Quartet and The Glass 1/2 Fools) and as a regular face on the Hobart music scene, Gus is making a name for... himself as a hardworking, passionate musician who brings unbridled energy and enthusiasm to any project he is involved in. Gus is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania and is proud to be a representative artist of Bari Woodwind Inc. and Syos Saxophone Mouthpieces How did you get your nickname? I am very lucky to be the Uncle of two beautiful girls named Adelaide and Matilda, however, people have been calling me Uncle since before they were born. I'm not entirely sure why, but hey, I love being an uncle! Star Sign? Scorpio Favourite TV Theme Song? It’s a pretty close tie between Fairly Odd Parents and The OG Pokemans theme song. Also, in West Philadelphia born and raised....... Favourite Drink? My heart says Passion Pop but 9 times out of 10 my stomach regrets that decision and usually, it is Water, Tea and Pepsi Max (or an odd combination of the three) that saves me. Favourite song we play in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots? It’s pretty close between Barnyard Boogie and Caldonia. But I’m also a sucker for the good ol’ Tennessee Waltz. Favourite word? Spelunking If you had a superpower what would it be? I would want some Avatar powers, control over the elements would be awesome. Favourite thing about being in the band? My favourite thing about being in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots is working so closely with such a great group of people - Music isn't worth playing unless you are performing alongside your best friends.
02.01.2022 Today’s profile is on the Big Dog himself - Tom Hann!!! Has anyone started piecing together Sasha’s artwork? I’m Bigdog. I’m not big and I’m not a dog! I play a shiny red guitar in Uncle Gus and the Rimshots! ... How did you get your nickname? I have a piece of gear built by a brand called Bigdog. Apparently that was a good fit... Star Sign? Scorpio Favourite TV Theme? Hey its Franklin Favourite Drink? I never say no to a cold Boags Red Favourite song we play in Uncle Gus and The Rimshots? I Wanna Be Like You always gets me going Favourite Word? Crusty If you had a superpower what would it be? Flying would be the ultimate superpower in my book! Favourite thing about being in the band? We're all good mates and the gigs always produce a laugh or two!
01.01.2022 Hey All tomorrow is Hot August Jazz! We will be playing at The Queens Head at 3pm! Come on by for some good times! And check out the rest of the festival if you can - heaps of great bands!
01.01.2022 3 Days till Chilli Con Carnage goes live on all digital platforms!!! Your second fun fact is that the album features the vocal debut of Norah Bones!!! (seen in the video below) She is getting pretty pumped!! Hope you all are too! (She actually is on the album this is not just cute dog clickbait!! we promise!)
