‘The Eighth Note’ is 8 quick Questions with Wellington Musicians.

A chance for us to catch up with people & see what they’re up to, or introduce you to a new musician/band and their music.

Today’s guest’s are Jef Minus who have just released their debut EP ‘Live at Building N’.

Who are you? Tell us a bit about your music:
We are jef minus…we are simple men with simple pleasures.

What have you been working on lately? Any new tracks or albums on the way?
Yes! we have just released a 6 track EP recorded live in Newtown. these were the first tracks we learnt as a band. We have 14 songs now.

Where is the best place people can follow you & find your music?
Facebook. iTunes. Or get down to a gig and see for yourself.

What were the 3 most influential albums to you growing up?
Matt….. Specials/The Specials
Dave…. Supergrass/I should coco
Mick…. Rancid/And out come the wolves

Which other Wellington musician (s) would you most like to work with?
Matt…. Grace and Gilmour
Dave…. doesn’t get out much!
Mick…. happy with the current line up

What’s your favourite Wellington venue to play in?
Old Bodega

In your songwriting or composing (or the band’s songwriting) how do the compositions and songs take shape?
Scrambled eggs lyrics (see Paul McCartney) followed by a hook, if no hook abandon song. once song written dissect then layer accordingly. Do not tighten until happy with end product. Release to masses hotly followed by inevitable disappointment!

Where/when is your next gig?
At the home of rock in the Hutt the mighty Angus Inn. 25th august. Free entry.