What is your name and role within the band?
My name is Tall Juan and sometimes i play solo and some other times with friends as a backing band, Tall Juan is my solo Project.
How did you start?
I started Playing house shows and any shows i could jump on.
Where are you based?
I live in Far Rockaway, NY.
Please give an example of your music writing process?
Sometimes i start to strum the guitar and then i come up with a melody then the lyrics. But some others I have the lyrics ready and start looking for music melodies after.
What are you working on right now?
Right now I’m touring the whole time, playing show. Musically not doing much more than that.
What is your gear setup?
I use a Nylon string guitar with a Fender amp.
What do you like to do outside of music and does it affect your music?
I like Boxing, so whenever i have a chance i like to work out. Also Reading and Hanging out with friends.
And that really inspires me to write sometimes
How would you describe your music genre?
Right now i would describe it as Alternative Rock.
Do you know any music theory?
Nope
What are your plans for the future?
I would like to start fighting against people who takes Advantage of their “Power” with us, like politicians.
How did you get into music?
I listen to music since i was a little boy. I’m sure i was born into music.
What are you listening to at the moment?
I’m Listening to Paul McCartney, Lizzy Mercier Descloux(Zulu Rock) and this Argentinean band called Sumo.
Who are your top 5 influences and icons?
Vinicious de Moraes
Anibal Troilo
The Beatles
Marilyn Manson
Ramones
When are you playing next?
I’m Playing Philly on Saturday and NY on Sunday! after that i go to Europe and Japan
instagram.com/talljuanzaballa
The picture in the Couch by Laura-Lynn Petric, the other one by Julien Roubinet.
The European Drawing by Matthew Volz and the Record Release one by Agus Zaballa
