Stop & Chat: Man/Woman/Chainsaw
Summary
Host Giles Bidder interviews Manwood and Chainsaw members Billy and Vera about balancing their six-piece band with part-time jobs in painting and hospitality. They discuss the physical toll of touring, the DIY ethic of booking early gigs, and how their day jobs fund their music career. The conversation also covers the release of their new album, Cannonball, and the humorous mishaps encountered in their various employment roles.
Topics discussed
The reality of touring: routines, immune systems, and novelty
Forming the band during lockdown and the drive to book gigs
Band dynamics, gender balance, and the logistics of a six-piece
Financial sustainability, family support, and music royalties
Recording 'Cannonball': mastering, vocals, and orchestral influences
Giving vinyl copies to loved ones and the value of the record
Part-time jobs: painting houses and finding creative inspiration
Working in pubs, supportive managers, and skipping work for concerts
Embarrassing work stories and dealing with rude customers
Chance encounters, album release, and tour announcements
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