INTERVIEW: The Thomas Oliver Band

Who are you most looking forward to watching at the GrassRoots festival?

B.B. King!

Do you ever get nervous before performing?

Sometimes very slightly, usually not at all.

How do you feel about the other musicians on the GrassRoots line up?

B.B. King and Ben Harper are two heroes of mine, so I'm absolutely honoured to be able to share the stage with them. I also can't wait to check out Eric Bibb. Amazing to see such a wicked lineup come to New Zealand! Bring on April!

What is your favourite album of all time?

Now that's always a hard question. It would either be Dave Matthews Band - The Central Park Concert, Ben Harper - Welcome To The Cruel World, or NOFX - Pump Up The Valuum.

What does the future hold for you?

Hopefully a large and diverse discography, international tours, and long-lasting relationships with my favourite humans.

If you were a superhero, what would your super power be and why?

A hand that can cure mental illness in others. But I wouldn't wear a cape.