The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
MY LIFE EUGENE GAINE
Based in Edinburgh, Dubinski is an indie rock band consisting of four brothers: Eugene, Fergus, Donal and Eoin Gaine. Originally from Yorkshire, early in their childhood the family moved to the Highlands, where through their isolation and love of music they started playing music together. Formerly known as Ded Rabbit, the band recently renamed themselves in tribute to their late mother, Eugenia Dubinski. The band play Aberdeen’s Cafe Drummond on Friday February 4. Photograph: James Lennox.
First record bought?
Shotters Nation by Babyshambles.
Book that changed your life?
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby.
Most expensive purchase? Fender Telecaster.
First job?
Kitchen porter – Gordon Arms, Tomintoul.
Favourite time of day? The early hours.
Last time you cried? Yesterday.
Worst fashion faux pas? Space-age trainers.
Favourite holiday destination? Castlewellan, County Down.
Idea of holiday hell?
Overnight wait at Stansted Airport.
Biggest phobia? Wasps.
What are you watching on TV?
Naked Attraction.
Favourite movie? Basketball Diaries.
How do you relax?
By worrying about the future.
Who you last spoke to on the phone?
Tonegarden rehearsal studios, Edinburgh.
Best advice you’ve been given?
There’s no I in team but there’s an I in pie and there’s an I in meat pie and an anagram of meat is team.
First thing you did this morning?
Shaved my head.
Worst mistake? Joining a band.
Your inspiration?
Joe Strummer, Adrianne Lenker, Mick Jagger, Jamie T, Orlando Weeks, Dr Dog, Kurt Vile.
Would most like to meet? Kurt Vile.
Childhood crush? Shakira.
Weirdest fan gift (or present you’ve received)?
Yellow Pages for Christmas.
Quirky habits?
Disappearing at festivals.
Worst meal? Marmite on toast.
What makes you laugh? People.
Most embarrassing moment?
Being sick on stage.
Sean Connery or Daniel Craig?
Sean Connery.
Beauty is?
Lemon meringue pie.