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Q&A: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Be prepared for a multi-sensory extravaganza at Arts Centre Melbourne on August 8 and 9.
The stages and back rooms of the iconic Melbourne venue will be transformed for Supersense, a two-day festival that will transport you through a plethora of human emotions and experience through musical and artistic performances.
One of the highlights on the Supersense festival’s calendar will be two performances from the brilliant Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. The trio will perform at the Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse on August 8 at 1pm and 8pm alongside iconic musician, Marc Ribot.
The incredible double-bill is one event you simply cannot miss.
When we heard about the upcoming performances and the Supersense festival we knew we had to know more! tmBlog caught up with the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion to hear more about the festival, their performances and working with Marc Ribot.
Ticketmaster: Thanks for joining us. We are really excited about the Supersense Festival at Arts Centre Melbourne. Can you tell us what drew you to perform at the festival?
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Money, good times, easy-action, fame, etc.
Ticketmaster: What can the audience expect to see when they attend your performances?
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Three sweaty, good-looking men.
Ticketmaster: Marc Ribot is joining you for your performances at Supersense. Can you tell us about working with him?
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Never had the pleasure but I am a fan.
Ticketmaster: If you could perform with any other musician in the world who would you choose?
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: P.J. Harvey.
Ticketmaster: You guys are well known for your quintessential New York City sound. Are you excited to be performing in Melbourne and do you take inspiration from other cities when you are in town?
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Yes, most definitely. Melbourne feels very much like a sister city to NYC: very cool. And there have certainly been a lot of great Melbourne bands and sounds that have turned me on over the years!
Ticketmaster: Supersense is all about the human experience. Can you pinpoint a time in your life when you were the happiest?
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: Does not compute. I got the blues!
Ticketmaster: Thanks for joining us. We are looking forward to seeing your performance at Supersense.
Click here to purchase tickets to the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion at the Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse on August 8.
