Ahead of their Friday night gig at the Hot Spot, we talk to Aja agent Johnny Graham about the music that shaped him.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Aja by Steely Dan is in the mix.
Dancing in front of Telefis Eireanns test card in 1963 to the music was my start. Loved musical expression and the buzz it gave me. It has to be a part of your soul and people that don’t get that don’t understand it.
How Long Ace
Being introduced to new music when I was 12 – when my dad got me a transistor radio – I heard this song on Luxembourg 208. Every young band had to play this song… A Gem.
That Lady Isley Brothers
Oh, my God, when all we had was Radio 1, to hear this kind of music was incredible. Great guitar, great vocals and great life.
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting Elton John
Rock and roll at its best. I always think that you love the songs you listened to when you were a young teenager and they stay with you forever and keep you in that place. Thank God.
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Barry White
Love this guy’s voice – smooth, cool and full of soul. Yeahhhhhhhhhh, Baby!
Aja Steely Dan
What can I say – I’m getting very mature. Incredible song craft, timeless, and the reason we named the band after this album and track.
Aja, Ireland’s #1 Steely Dan tribute band, play The Hot Spot Music Club Friday November 27th. Tickets €14 on the door, or €12 in advance (from Vintage La Touche on Trafalgar Road). Phone 0872917519 for further details.