DATE: 31/07/07
NAME: Moonshine Mason and the Rot Gut Gang
INSTRUMENT(s):
Front row in photo:
Dustin Hopkins - Vocals
Dan Shaw - Electric/Classical Guitar
Dave "Smitty" Smith - Piano
Back Row in photo:
Jeff Clark - Guitar, Pedal Steel
Dave Mason - Drums
Kenny Redman - Bass
Dustin Hopkins -
Dan Shaw -
Dave "Smitty" Smith -
Back Row in photo:
Jeff Clark -
Dave Mason -
Kenny Redman -
CURRENT RELEASE: ‘File Under C&W’
1. Biggest Influence(s)?
Merle Haggard, Charlie and Ira Louvin, Porter Wagoner
2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
Dag Nasty - 'Wig Out at Denko's'
The Dead Milkmen - 'Big Lizard in My Backyard'
Gram Parsons and Fallen Angels - 'Live 1973'
Louvin Brothers - 'Satan Is Real'
Merle Haggard - 'Down Every Road'
The Dead Milkmen -
Gram Parsons and Fallen Angels -
Louvin Brothers -
Merle Haggard -
3. What would you be if not a musician?
Newspaper Editor, Reporter, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Tree Trimmer
4. Career high point so far?
Doing Irish Car Bombs with Dale Watson
5. Perfect night off?
Brazilbilly at Robert's or Dale Watson at Ginny's, High Life in hand
6. Most recent CD in your CD player?
Mixed ragtime CD, Chuck "Wagon and the Wheels" Maultsby, Merle
7. Favourite book/film?
Raising Arizona/Cohen Bros.
8. Whiskey -
Jim. Maker's Mark is what I make my friends buy me, Wild Turkey is what I buy when it's my round.
