Introducing the Band: @Scottlechat

Name: Scott Marlow

Occupation: Designer

Role in Tw1tterband: Hammond Organ

How did you become involved with Tw1tterband?

By following the continuing saga of @WH1SKS, who else....?

Please summarise your Twitterband Contribution.

The keys! A few chords here, a few chords there, a bit of wah wah wah! Oh and toast.

Tw1tterband has been organised at extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

Not really cos I had all the props...I'm in a band already that's recording an album that's taking an AGE, so it was fun to come up with something so fast. Actually in between putting the kids to bed and having my tea.

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of Tw1tterband?

I’m in two bands, one called Green Isaac, we've got some beautiful songs we're recording, but we've got 10 kids between us so time is always rare. I went and had a listen last night though and I'm quietly busting with excitement. Also play in a covers band. We do pubs. We don't rehearse. And we do it for fun. It's the same line up in both.

Which of the other Tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

@nicktheguitar ! Lovely guy and we're going to play at his and @Jemma1 's wedding...

What was the last record you bought?

Er........: Lissie - 'Catching a Tiger'. Love it, saw her at Bestival last year. Just amazing.

What was the first record you bought?

Crikey....ahem, it *might* have been 7" single Madonna 'into the groove' or *whispers* ...The Thompson Twins/into the gap.

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

£10 English pounds. Ross's barbers. Ray.

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

Gah! Tricky! Er...um. Penne puttanesca. And... There's so many albums.....'Together Alone' - Crowded House. V v underrated.

Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Beatles

Fender or Gibson?

Fender tele.

Ale or Lager?

These days...ale.

Lennon or McCartney?

Lennon AND McCartney

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

Gawd. Neither.

Books or Kindle?

Books

Vinyl or iPod?

Vinyl

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie

Twitter or Facebook?

TWITTER!

WH1SKS or wowser?

I like both but it would have to be @WH1SKS the old dope...:-)

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit.

Introducing the Band: @nicktheguitar

Name: Nick Jones

Occupation: Studio Manager for the BBC World Service

Role in Tw1tterband: Acoustic Guitar

How did you become involved with Tw1tterband?

I follow WH1SKS and saw he wasn't having a good day! Had the time, kit and skills to do it so thought why not? it was a RAOK.

Please summarise your Twitterband Contribution.

I've played acoustic guitar, helped with the Soundcloud stuff, done some mixes and am doing the video.

Tw1tterband has been organised at extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

The guitar bit doesn’t' take too long so was easy to do. The video is going to be difficult as i'm working 14hour days!

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of Tw1tterband?

Nothing at the moment. Been in various bands in the past but haven't played with other people for years.

Which of the other Tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

Only met @scottlechat. Never played with any of the other people. only know them through twitter, most only through the band.

What was the last record you bought?

iTunes tells me it was 'the best of the Ramones'.

What was the first record you bought?

Blur - Parklife.

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

Free! Haven’t paid for a cut for about 10 years as I shave my own head/beard. What’s left of it anyway.

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

Spicy meat pizza from a proper pizza place. I’d listen to Parklife. Very loudly.

Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Beatles. But I really don't know either so its not really a choice.

Fender or Gibson?

Fender! Thinline telecaster or a 62 Jaguar in foam green. i'm thinking of getting a telecaster neck tattoo'd on my forearm!

Ale or Lager?

Neither. I don't drink beer or lager. I’m starting to drink pear cider so Westerns Organic pear cider please!

Lennon or McCartney?

Not bothered about either, but probably Macca. He did a Bond theme that rocked.

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

Again, no opinion. Probably Yoko so i can talk to her about random art shit.

Books or Kindle?

Books. I don't read enough but I keep getting more books. Have some great old ones from my dad's childhood

Vinyl or iPod?

iPod. I've had one since the second version came out. I loves new tech!

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie. The man's a legend. We have most of his books which I can actually use! my sort of food.

Twitter or Facebook?

Twitter. I’m rarely on Facebook anymore.

WH1SKS or wowser?

WH1SKS. Don't think I follow the other guy.

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit.

Introducing the Band: @davielegend

Name: Dave Williams

Occupation: Cost Accountant

Role in Tw1tterband: Lead Vocals

How did you become involved with Tw1tterband?

I became involved when WH1SKS begged me to front the band. He knew he needed someone with good hair to be the face of it.

Please summarise your Twitterband Contribution.

 I provided lead vocals and a childlike sense of adventure.

Tw1tterband has been organised at extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

The trial last Friday was hectic, but this week has been fine. I am lucky I am all alone in life with no responsibilites.

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of Tw1tterband?

I regularly play local gigs... I am a singer/songwriter and either play acousticly on my own, or with a mate on a Cajun.

Which of the other Tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

I have met none of the band, but I met the PR lady @debsa for 10 minutes once. We had a Jaegerbomb and a photo.

What was the last record you bought?

Last record I bought was Attack & Release by The Black Keys. Very good bluesy rock.

What was the first record you bought?

My first record was an East 17 one that had a holographic front cover. They moved. It was amazing.

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

I paid £11.50 for my last haircut. I paid on my debit card as I was saving my cash for a baguette.

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

12 inch Meat Feast pizza & garlic bread followed by vanilla cheesecake. Listen to Tea & Sympathy by Bernard Fanning.

Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Beatles

Fender or Gibson?

I am impartial having never owned either - i am an acoustic man and play a Freshman.

Ale or Lager?

Drink both regularly but will go for Lager.

Lennon or McCartney?

McCartney

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

I'm not fussy... I'd goose them both.

Books or Kindle?

Books

Vinyl or iPod?

iPod

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie

Twitter or Facebook?

TWITTER MASSIVE

WH1SKS or wowser?

I would say @wowser but he doesn't follow me back, so unfortunately I suppose I have to say @WH1SKS

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit

Introducing the Band: @debsa

Name: Debbie Ford

Occupation: Business Change Manager, Local Government

Role in Tw1tterband: Project Manager

How did you become involved with Tw1tterband?

I'm @WH1SK’s best friend, he was bound to ask me to help! He can rely on me to give him support and get things done.

Please summarise your Twitterband Contribution.

Varied. PR mainly, @WH1SKS’s crutch, setting up online accounts, liaising with music publisher. Dotting Ts, crossing Is!

Tw1tterband has been organised at extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

I thrive on it, it’s like my day job only more fun. The willingness of all concerned to make it a success has been the key.

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of Tw1tterband?

No

Which of the other Tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

@DavieLegend @WH1SKS @RoOkin @diaryofaledger  You!

What was the last record you bought?

Maggie May by Rod Stewart. You may have heard of it :-)

What was the first record you bought?

the Grease soundtrack - great album! And Funky Gibbon by the Goodies on 7”

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

£35

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

an enormous bowl of green lip mussels and I’d listen to the Happy Days album and annoy the executioner with Fonz impressions

Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Beatles

Fender or Gibson?

Debbie Gibson every time.

Ale or Lager?

Timothy Taylor’s Landlord.

Lennon or McCartney?

Lennon

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

Mills

Books or Kindle?

Books

Vinyl or iPod?

Vinyl

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie

Twitter or Facebook?

TWITTER!!!

WH1SKS or wowser?

I have to say Plophead aka @WH1SKS

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit

Introducing the Band: @mediaben

Name: Ben Horsley

Occupation: Web Marketing, Freelance Designer & Photographer

Role in Tw1tterband: Artwork

How did you become involved with Tw1tterband?

I told the boy @WH1SKS that he needed a designer and that I was the man for the job. He hired me there and then.

Please summarise your Twitterband Contribution.

So far, I have designed the main @tw1tterband logo. Tomorrow morning I will add typography to @themanwhofell's artwork,

Tw1tterband has been organised at extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

The logo was very easy to do, as I couldn't wait to get stuck in. But after a busy week, the album art is a bit last minute.

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of Tw1tterband?

I do a lot of photography, live & promo, for bands and artists. As well as logo design, etc.

Which of the other Tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

I haven't met any. Yet.

What was the last record you bought?

The last record I physically bought was The Slip by NIN. My last digital buy was a Ministry of Sound compilation.

What was the first record you bought?

The first record I ever bought for myself was Queen - Greatest Hits I.

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

My last haircut cost me £38 (£28 with a voucher).

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

Pork belly and The Waterboys, Fisherman's Blues

Beatles or Rolling Stones?

STONES

Fender or Gibson?

Gibson, every time.

Ale or Lager?

ALE.

Lennon or McCartney?

Neither? Lennon, I guess.

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

Mills

Books or Kindle?

Books

Vinyl or iPod?

Vinyl

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie.

Twitter or Facebook?

WH1SKS or wowser?

Wh1skers

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit

Introducing the Band: @mashupsoldier

Name: Darryl Cursley

Occupation: Carpenter who makes @cursleyukuleles

Role in Tw1tterband: Ukulele

How did you become involved with Tw1tterband?

@WH1SKS was assembling the band and offered my services plinking my uke, i have given him cooking advice in the past.

Please summarise your Twitterband Contribution.

I shall be providing glorious ukulele sounds to richen the already complex texture.

Tw1tterband has been organised at extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

I think the time I great, working to a deadline is fun, and due to the unique way this is recorded and sent via the net it means people can record in their own time rather than the usual studio mayhem

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of Tw1tterband?

I am also http://www.myspace.com/mashupsoldier and http://www.myspace.com/mummyslittlesoldier I also play in a uke trio called 'the mother ukers' and the bournemouth ukulele social.. and bands in the past.

Which of the other Tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

none at all...

What was the last record you bought?

Don Mclean, american pie.

What was the first record you bought?

Adam and the Ants, Ant Music.

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

Tenner.

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

Lenny Kravitz, let love rule and pan fried scallops resting on black pudding, on top of a pea puree.. easy.

Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Beatles

Fender or Gibson?

*exhales* gibson.

Ale or Lager?

Ale

Lennon or McCartney?

Macca

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

fuck off.

Books or Kindle?

books

Vinyl or iPod?

ipod. (now)

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie.

Twitter or Facebook?

er.. twitter.

WH1SKS or wowser?

who the fuck is wowser?

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit.

Introducing the Band: @RoOkin

Name:                        Russell Coe

Occupation:               Civil Servant

How did you become involved in tw1tterband?

I saw that @wh1sks tweeted about wanting to find people who could play an instrument & I dabble with a few.

Please summarise your tw1tterband contribution.

I play lead guitar.

Tw1tterband has been organised as extremely short notice. Has it been tricky working with such a tight deadline?

Very tricky. I was allocated the role of lead guitar and I haven't played in years so it was a bit of an eye opener.

Are you involved with any other bands or music projects outside of tw1tterband?

None. 10 years ago I played bass in a band called 'august' who appeared on the TV show 'cyber cafe'.

Which of the other tw1tterband contributors have you met in person?

I've met @wh1sks many times as we live metres from each other and @diaryofaledger who runs the website but none of the band.

What was the last record you bought?

Blood Red Shoes - Box of Secrets

What was the first record you bought?

Prince - Batman album

How much did you pay for your last haircut?

£15 by @hairbyben

You’re on death row. You can choose one last meal and one album to listen to while you eat it. Name them.

Macaroni & cheese and listen to “It's a Shame About Ray” by the Lemonheads

Beatles or Stones?

Beatles

Fender or Gibson?

Gibson

Ale or Lager?

Lager

Lennon or McCartney?

Lennon

Yoko Ono or Heather Mills?

Mills

Books or Kindle?

Books

Vinyl or iPod?

iPod

Jamie or Delia?

Jamie

Twitter or Facebook?

Twitter

WH1SKS or wowser?

WH1SKS

Interview by @RedEaredRabbit