10 Qs with Bob Corbett
24 September 2012
10 Qs with Bob Corbett
24 September 2012
1. You've just released a new album, "Everyday Is A
Festival"...Tell us about this collection of
songs.
Every Day Is A Festival
is my fifth album and second full length album to be released within a year..
crazy I know. I sat down to write this album in May and ended up writing 23
songs. The 11 songs that ultimately made it onto the album are there because
they tell my story and they are true to my style and love of music. The songs
came from a real place. I didn't massage what I wanted to say for the sake of
fitting in with any specific country music trend. It is a journey through my
eclectic love of country and folk music, and all of the other bits that have
managed to stick to my boots along the way. It's a comprehensive mix of styles,
stories and emotions from radio friendly tunes to campfire classics (hey, that
sounds like a great name from a compilation album!).
2. What/who inspired you to chase a career in the music industry?
My Grandfather was a choir conductor and his son (my uncle),
Michael Stove was a very popular musician in my home town of Newcastle, NSW when
I was a young lad. Michael's success definitely painted a rosy picture of the
industry for me. He helped set up my first ever PA system for my first gig at a
school concert. He helped facilitate the privilege of tasting what it was like
to play in a band, entertain people and have an absolute ball while doing
it.
3. Has life changed since winning StarMaker?
Yes and no. 'Yes' in the sense that my career has exploded, doors have
opened and I am living my dream. 'No' in the sense that I am exactly the same
person as I was before this - with the same grip hold on the world as had
before. The year has been difficult to balance a burgeoning career with a young
family at home BUT my wife (Kirrily) and I talked at length about all of this
before I entered Toyota Star Maker. We also have a great family support network
to pick up the slack while I am away. It's not easy - but what is?
4. Do you have an embarassing/funny musical experience
you can share with us?
Yes indeed. Due to a failure of communication and mismanagement I
found myself performing an outdoor concert at Perisher during a snow/wind storm.
It was so freakin' cold that my lip got stuck to the microphone. I accidentally
ripped a chunk off my lip - ouch! As a footnote to this story, I was
supporting a band called 'Sunroom' on tour. It was so cold that we decided to
take turns at running out and playing a few songs then running back inside to
thaw out.
5. What other interests do you have away from
music?
Family is my main interest outside of music. Beyond that I love
filmmaking and photography which conveniently bridges back into music. I've
produced quite a few of our (Bob Corbett & The Roo Band's) music videos in
the past. So basically I'm an obsessed artist. Anything that revolves around
creativity and the imagination is interesting to me. It's not work, it's a
lifestyle.
6. Do you have a favourite song to perform, one that will
always be on the playlist?
My favourite song to perform is called 'Throwdowns'. It was the first track
on my first ever album. We still perform it at every show. It's powerful,
emotional and has the best fiddle solo I have ever heard.
7. What can
fans expect from a Bob Corbett live
show?
Lots of memories of a good time. You can expect lots of laughs and out of
the box entertainment. Oh.. and music too. People of all ages can walk away from
my show with a smile on their faces.
8. What music are you listening to at the moment?
Three albums are on rotation at the moment. Abigail Washburn, Zac
Brown Band and Ian Moss's classic 'Matchbook' album from the 90's.
9. What is the definition of success to
you?
A happy and healthy family.
10. What's next on the agenda for Bob
Corbett?
A local album launch, many festivals and a new music video.
Coming festivals are The Deni Ute Muster, Mildura CMF, Dorrigo Bluegrass
Festival and Mud Bulls & Music Festival.
Exciting times ahead! Thank you for talking with Country All Over Bob.
Be sure to check out Bob's web page. Details below:
Bob Corbett
