We talked with Marco Bozenich, lyricist for Vancouver Island’s Meatdraw. They are playing tonight, Thursday, June 25th @ Marquee Room - 12:00 am. Go and check them out! 

What is a meatdraw and why should everyone experience one?
A meat draw is an activity that happens in legions and rural bars/communities. It’s just a raffle where the prizes won various pieces of meat. It can be anything from bags of sandwich meat to whole roasts. I wouldn’t say everyone needs to experience one, but if you are going to it’s really about hanging out with a bunch blue-collar folks and getting down with them. Going home with a pot roast is also a sweet bonus.

Who in (the band) Meatdraw is the experienced one?
I’ve done everything. No one else has done anything. Ever.

I was stoked to read that Roy Orbison is an influence. Do you think
country and western is making an impact in indie music?
Hells yes. That stuff is everywhere, especially in Canada. The “indie” country music scene is now closely affiliated with the rock scene in my opinion. The divide between fans of The Band and The Constantines is a narrow one, and getting narrower. 

Can you describe what is what like starting this band on a Vancouver
Island commune?
We are not from a commune, but we did record our last album on one.  It was February and cold. We had a fire going the whole time, and even slept overnight in the big barn like structure to keep the fire burning over night so the instruments would not freeze. Besides that it was awesome. No distractions, very peaceful, and easy to find drugs.

Who do you recommend we listen to from Victoria?
Listen to Chet I feel like I’m taking crazy pills when I leave the island and people don’t know who they are. Vincat are also an incredible pop band off the island. Hank Pine and Lily Fawn are certainly one of the most original and entertaining acts in all of Canada let alone Victoria.
Which brings me to the best songwriter you will never hear. David P. Smith. He is an inspiration to all Victoria songwriters, but rarely tours. If you can catch him, you will win.

What might the highlight of playing Sled Island be?
I’m looking forward to dog sledding on the frosty mountain tops of beautiful Sled Island, and then diving into the cool waters of the Gulf Islands of Calgary. Is there a more remarkable place than the Calgary Islands? I think not.