Dave Hughes
Well, I am a folk-punk singer songwriter from the West Coast of Scotland. I used to play in punk-rock bands, but now am just kinda going it alone. I write all my own material, which I beleive are pretty good!
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I played in a punk rock band for about 5 years, but we split around 3 years ago now. For two years I was writing songs, playing them in my flat and stuff. My friend who works in a bar asked me if I wanted to play on a saturday night. I told him that I didn't have a band, and he said "yeah, I know". So I got up and did my solo thing, which was a bit of a train wreck. Now, however, I've learnt what not to do!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I love playing live now. When I started doing this on my own, I used to get nerves like no one else. But now, I love it. And I will play anywhere that will have me as well, pubs, clubs, houseparties, BBQ's what ever!
Your musical influences
Punk, Folk, Rock, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, Frank Turner, The Buzzcocks, The Jam, The Clash,Green Day, Rancid, Willy Mason, Mr T Experience, The Influents.
What equipment do you use?
I use a cheap acoustic guitar, with a external pickup. And an arrangement of cheap harmonica's.
