THE best of ideas always seem to happen after a few drinks, at least in the educated opinion of Melbourne art-rock band The Stiffys.
A chance meeting in a pub three years ago, an ability to play the guitar and an opportunistic approach to a drum kit found on the side of the road kick started their union.
Now, the Stiffys are supporting The Beards on their upcoming tour in the hope of spreading their quite literal message to the world.
Nearly tricked into a contracted bearded life by the group, one half of the unit said the pair now remained one step ahead of the chin concealed crusaders to maintain their clean shaven choices.
The pair don’t need beards to attract the ladies, as seen in The Stiffys latest offering, ‘Kissy Kissy’ a song Adam Stagg described as a tale of how good they are at kissing girls.
“I like to think our lyrics are more autobiographical,” Stagg said.
“We embellish, but only occasionally.”
Meeting the ladies doesn’t seem to be an issue for the pair, with Stagg saying they were swooners from a young age, they talk to girls all the time.
Stagg’s wise words for others less confident than the pair, was to have a few drinks and show girls their kick-flips and push-ups.
Their own charm can be overwhelming to women, according to Stagg.
“Girls try and take advantage of us all the time, we’re very careful of that,” he said.
Acting cool could be the cause of the problem, with Stagg saying they would do anything to look impressive.
Succumbing to peer-pressure is a personal favourite way to maintain these cool credentials for Stagg, saying himself and fellow Stiffy Jason Leigh would do anything if influenced.
This could be the reason The Stiffys have abandoned their nautically attired beginnings, ditching the sailor outfits they adorned on stage for something a bit more out of this world.
The pair has plans to be the first international and inter-planetary art rockers, with space suits being the next in thing.
With rip away pants and arm sleeves, Stagg said he couldn’t imagine an outfit more appropriate for any situation.
How the outfits will fare on boogie boards, a prop frequently used by the pair at shows in support of their tune ‘Boogie Boarding’, Stagg will find out at the Margaret River show.
Mentally and physically prepared, Stagg said he couldn’t wait to road trip down to south with his mix of pure Aussie tunes before they head to the studio to wrap up their first album by September.
“We plan to visit all the breweries, it’s happening,” Stagg said.
An ambitious goal for their one day stop-over, The Stiffys will no doubt put on a show.
Or at least, entertain the ladies.
The Stiffys will take to the Settlers Tavern stage on May 8, boards and all.
Tickets are available through Oztix.
