COOPERS ALIVE 2009: Golonka

Wed 21st Oct, 2009 in Features

Golonka play the Promethean as part of the Coopers Alive SA Live Music Showcase. Accordian maestro, Sen Bednikov talks to FasterLouder.

What’s the latest goings for the band? “Just settling in, we have a new-ish lineup, Belinda has just joined us recently on fiddle and we’re trying to consolidate our repertoire to make the most of all our strengths, I guess. And then maybe bandcamp somewhere far away before we make a start on recording with this new lineup.”

What does it mean for your band to be playing the Coopers Alive SA Live Music Showcase? “Just a bit of fun for us to share a night with the two other cool bands and make an evening of it. We wouldn’t have done it if it were just any other crap mainstream band.”

Do you approach this special event any differently to a normal gig? “I think one could say that about every gig – that they’re all a little bit different and we would ceertainly approach each gig appropriately differently so….”

Is there any extra pressure knowing that industry types might be sussing you out? “Industry types is sorta like a swear word these days. We all know they’re out there but you’ll be damned if they’ll ever be any use to anyone.”

What can punters expect from your set on the night? “We’re not sure what to expect from out set on the night. That depends on the punters.”

Any surprises? “Um…..no.”

What are the plans for the band for the remainder of the year? “Well the bass player is trying to give up smoking, but I’d say fat chance, with 5 out of 5 members reasonably strong smokers and drinkers of fine coffee, it’s extremely hard. Musically, we’re working on refining a couple of offbeat rhythms we’ve been playing with and maybe finishing off a few new pieces. We tend to write in spurts, but because the writing comes from all within the band, it kinda works out, sort of….”

For further information on Golonka visit their MySpace.

Golonka play the Promethean on Saturday October 24 along with The Baker Suite and Monkey Puzzle Tree. Tickets are $10 at the door from 8pm.