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Q1. Where are you from?
Sal Vitro originate from the rock, blues, soul and funk capitals of Dublin and Kildare, namely Dundrum and Naas!
Q2. Musical influences?
The band have many influences spanning several different genres. These include;
The Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Band, Pink Floyd, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Dr John, James Booker, Ten Years After, Cream, Eric Clapton, The Smiths, Howlin Wolf, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, Willie Dixon, Jefferson Airplane, Joni Mitchell, Fleet Foxes, Neil Young, Crosby Stills Nash, Stevie Wonder, Paul Weller, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Kasabian, The La’s, Colm Lynch, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Robert Johnson, BB King, Slim Harpo, Jimmy Reed, Big Bill Broonzy, Little Walter, Kokomo Arnold, Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Squire, Ian Brown, Jimmy Page, Dave Brubeck , Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Meters, Ian Shaw and many many more.
Q3. What’s your song writing process?
Sal Vitro has no set song writing process as such. Each band member prides themselves on being very intuitive and reactive musicians and as a result the seeds of many songs are sown while jamming, with the band feeding off one another’s ideas. When a groove, riff, melody or mood is found that feels right the band then work extremely hard at crafting a more solid arrangement that keeps this fresh and funky sound.
Q4. Most bizarre gig experience?
Without doubt the most bizarre gig we have ever played took place in Dublin in December 2010. The gig was going great and the crowd was rocking as we came to the pinnacle of the show when suddenly a husky, bearded, middle-aged gentleman jumped up on stage wearing nothing but a pair of slacks, loafers and a cowboy hat! Needless to say, after this lyrics may have forgotten and chords changes may have been missed but this topless, jiving old man definitely made it one to remember! We’re considering hiring him on a full time basis now………….
Q5. If you could share the stage with anyone, who would it be and why?
Sal Vitro would love to share a stage with The Who in the early 1970’s, simply because we all love the band and that was probably the point when they were at their peak. It’s a measure of The Who that they always seemed to sound better live then they did on recordings, and the level of musical and physical aggression in their live shows is something Sal Vitro both admire and strive for.
In their own words
Sal Vitro (formerly known as Roadrunner) are a no-nonsense rock outfit from Dublin “who capture the essence of rhythm and blues with a funk edge”.
As Roadrunner their first single ‘Sparks’ was chosen to be part of the compilation album ‘Ourspace’, released by the Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education. The album reached #5 in the Irish Album Charts with Jackie Hayden of Hotpress Magazine noting their contribution as “a stand out track”.
Roadrunner later released their first EP, ‘Try Keep Up’. Jackie Hayden again praised the group and gave the EP a very positive review in the November edition of Hotpress.
The band was selected from hundreds of applicants to compete in the final heats of the prestigious JD Set, run by Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers, in 2009.
With the addition of John Cuddy on drums in 2010 Roadrunner became Sal Vitro and enjoyed instant success. In their very first gig, Sal Vitro impressed judges and fans alike and won the Live and Unsigned Battle of the Bands.
The band has since also won the Hard Rock Cafe National Battle of the Bands and will now go on to represent Ireland in the global leg of the competition. Sal Vitro are now set to appear both on a new Irish music television show to be aired across 4 channels as well as on several radio shows in 2011.
Sal Vitro’s much anticipated debut EP will be released in April 2011 and the band is currently working on their debut album which is set for release in the summer of 2011.
‘There is simply some stuff that leaves you mesmerised when you hear it.’ – Music Review Unsigned
Very good Sound!
Boi s 4 star s but that’s just on the rating of the lanko s and Sean s a stars gone coz to drunk to really pay attention ha
Go on the Cuddy
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