Heroes of Gozo
Hailing from the Island of Gozo, Upper Lip formed in 2013, busting their chops from local gig to local gig. The group channeled their rock heroes such as AC/DC, Rush, Rory Gallagher, and Waylon Jennings when it came time to put music to record on their debut release Deep Within. Upper Lip is lead by guitarist and main songwriter Joe Azzopardi. I had the chance to speak with Joe shortly after the album’s official release.
Highlights Include
Discussion of Upper Lip’s new album Deep Within - What it took the band six years to release their first album
- Touring possibilities
- Signing with Pride & Joy Music
- Being the main songwriter
- What inspired the band’s name
- AC/DC’s influence on the band
- How they utilized an arts grant to help fund the album
- … and much, much more!
Upper Lip is
Chris Portelli – Vocals
Joseph Azzopardi – Lead Guitar
Paul Cini – Rhythm Guitar
Marcel Paul Grima – Bass
Silvio Cini – Drums
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