Who Are The Sinistrals?
"The Sinistrals" is an umbrella group for music written by Steve Dix, and
anyone else who wants to play. The term Sinistral is
derived from latin for left-hand - sinistra. I'm left-handed,
hence the name and the hand-print logo.
Why Record Your Own Album?
Because I've been writing songs for years, and I wanted to get
them recorded. My songs tend to be a diary of what's happened
to me over the years, albeit somewhat bowdlerised.
Why Not A Record Company?
I want to keep control of my songs, and most record companies
aren't interested unless you can guarantee them at least 10,000
sales.
What Are Your Influences?
I'm heavily influenced by 60's bands, such as The Beatles,
The Rolling Stones and the Kinks, but I also have a soft spot
for powerpop. If you listen a little more closely you'll notice
the influence of the Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Martin Newell and XTC amongst others.
What about Oasis/Blur/90's Band?
They seem to be in there as well..
I think it would be true to say it's because of shared influences,
rather than being influenced by them.
Are You In Any Other Bands?
I'm currently playing bass in the jazz band
"Niki Tzaziki und die Döner Horns"
I was until recently singer and lead guitarist in
"Dead End Street",
a Kinks/60's tribute band playing in the Cologne/Bonn area, which has
unfortunately broken up due to ill-health. The band is reforming, however,
as a more general 60's band.
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They seem to be in there as well..