What is the story behind
the name Lion The Weak and how would you describe the style of music you play?
The
name comes from a time when I was hitch-hiking across Africa and fell into a
pit of snakes. A man who was walking along saw me fall and ran over to help.
Luckily I had my snake repellent on me so wasn't bitten, and the man got there
just as the spray was running out and threw me a rope. I held on as he pulled
me out, the snakes at this stage came hurtling at me but luckily I dodged them.
The man said "You must watch where you are going", to which I
replied, "I am sorry, thank you for helping me". He then said
"You are lucky it wasn't a Lion, otherwise you would be a dead man. Even
the weakest of Lions could have torn you apart". It then struck me, Lion
The Weak. Our music is indie ska.
How did you start
playing together? What are you all studying?
We
started playing together at the beginning of September 2012, but the music was
written in a bedroom for the year prior to that. We all met through destiny. It
was for told in the ancient scriptures that a band would one day play together
to form the ultimate indie ska band. We knew from our studies and research that
the 4 people to do this were us. We all study hieroglyphics.
What would your dream
jobs be for after uni?
Our
dream job would to all be working as chefs in crazy plates on Sidwell Street
with the aspiration of retiring to the Rivendale to live amongst our kin.
How have you found
gigging in Exeter? Where is your favourite place to play?
Gigging
around Exeter has been fun, our favourite gig so far was probably in Cavern but
the boys at the Bowling Green have always given us a good night.
What is your favourite
live music memory from any gig you have been to?
Best
gig memory is Arcade Fire at Reading. The guy hit a helmet with a drum stick,
that's inspiration to write music right there.
How are you feeling
about playing Vote Fest?
Excited,
nervous, jiggly, sleepy, happy, sad, crazy, lazy, ecstatic. Mainly
excited.
What can people expect
from your set?
Indie
ska
Will you be voting in
this year’s Sabb elections? Why?
Probably.
It can affect your student life, if there is someone who has ideas you agree
with then you can see them come to life which can be beneficial to the whole
community.
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