Questions with Beau Torrance, Frontman for THE RUSTYS – GBOB AUSTRALSIAN CHAMPIONS!
Q: How did it feel when Denny announced that ‘The Rustys’ are the 2009 GBOB Australasian Champions?
A: It was unbelievable! Completely unexpected. We were shocked but very very excited.
Q: What has been happening since Friday?
A: It’s been really cool. We’ve been interviewed by all the newspapers and received some airplay on K-Rock FM (Geelong) plus we have loads of radio interviews lined up. People who we don’t even know have been coming up to us in the street and saying “Congratulations”.
Q: How did you find staying in Sydney?
A: We really enjoyed staying at Sydney Central YHA. It’s an great Hotel, plus we had some fun in the pool with our new waterproof FujiFilm cameras. Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL had a great stage and some of the best sound we’ve ever experienced. The atmosphere was awesome.
Q: How did you first find out about GBOB?
A: We read an article about the competition in the Geelong Advertiser. We since checked out the GBOB website and Myspace and decided to try our luck!
Q: Who were your favourite bands at the Australasian Final?
A: Spacifix from Brisbane were really entertaining, plus I liked Newcastle indie rockers, The Nickson Wing.
Q: If you win the US$100,000, what will you spend it on?
A: A new kit for our Drummer, Matt! He’s taken my new Music Man guitar. I think he’s a bit jealous of me and Lachie (bass).
Q: What’s happening with ‘The Rustys’ in the lead up to the World Final on January 31st?
A: Our new album, ‘The Rustys’ has just been mastered and should be available for purchase in time for Christmas.
You can listen to ‘Don’t Ask Me’ and ‘The Robbery’ – the two songs ‘The Rustys’ played at the Final at: www.myspace.com/therustysband