Jack Deacon

How long have you been part of Extreme Rhythm?
2 years

Instrument(s) you play mainly with Extreme Rhythm?
Odaiko and Bass Toms

Name your favorite music album of all time?
Echos, Silence, Patience & Grace – Foo Fighters

If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you take with you?
My Guitar, swimming togs, a deckchair, drumsticks, and a boat!!!

If you could perform with any artist or band, dead or alive, who would it be, and why?
Newton Faulkner.  One of the most talented singer/songwriters out there, and a standout performer.

The coolest ‘celebrity’ or famous person you’ve ever met, and why?
Danny O’Reilly from The Coronas – brilliant performer but also a very sound guy.

What’s the one thing you really need in your backstage area/dressing room before the show?
Water, and the knowledge that my sticks are still where I left them 5 minutes ago.

How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
Deep breath and move on.

How do you handle nerves before a performance?
Jump around the place!

When you’re not playing music, what other hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Kayaking, Parkour, and Running.

Do you have a quote, or motto that you try to live by?
Not so much a motto, but I believe in Karma, and try to keep mine good.

Name your most memorable moment with Extreme Rhythm (doesn’t have to be onstage)
Getting tackled and jumped on by Peter and Dermot.  Traumatic.

If you weren’t a musician, what would be your dream career?
Sound Engineer or Producer.

This is your ‘soap box’ moment. Give us your opinion/feelings about something random – Anything!  Good or Bad!
Read!  It’s good for you!