We sit down with singer songwriter Mark Bowley before he takes to the stage at The Gov this Thursday, October 30th for round of Emergenza Festival Australia to find out more about the man behind the sentimental acoustic guitar tunes. Don’t miss your chance to see his killer live performance, and in the meantime, check out our pre-show interview here:

WHAT FIRST GOT YOU INTO SONG WRITING?
I was just messing around with my guitar and it just happened, then I fell in love with it.

WHAT’S YOUR LIVE SET UP LIKE?
One guitar, a loop pedal, and two vocals.

IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE YOUR SOUND IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
Relaxing, hopeful, love.

WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR MAJOR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
Ed Sheeran, Xavier Rudd, Daniel Johns, Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars.

WHAT'S THE CRAZIEST THING YOU'VE DONE?
Swam with sharks.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT YOUR SHOW AT THE GOV?
New people hearing my tunes.

WITH OTHER BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITIONS AROUND, WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE EMERGENZA?
Sounded like a good event to play.

For more details on the show at The Gov in Adelaide on October 30th, click here.