Qute (centre) on the cover of "Sweet & Sour" with her band members Zed and Maestro X.

Petra Garnås, also known as Qute, is the leading vocalist and only female member of the group "YUMMIE" (alongside Zed and Maestro X). Petra currently lives in Sweden where she has been working as a professional singer since 1995.

Interview

Hi Mitch!

First of all, thanks for Your interest in Yummie and the members of the group. It is really fun to be reminded of my "bubblegum - era" ;-)

I´m gonna try to answer Your questions below the best I can. So here it goes!

Bets regards,
Petra

Zed and Maestro X revealed to me the working title of a second album, that was in the works, "Bar B Q". What was the meaning behind this title?

I am sorry, but honestly, I dont even recall that working title - maybe because we did´nt make a second album....Maybe Zed and Maestro X can help You with that question? :-)

Is the new material in Yummie's new style, like the single "Get Out Of Your Face". What is your opinion on the new style?

Wow, It sure feels odd to answer a question about our"new style" since it is a long time ago since we stopped working together as Yummie. In my opinion, "Get out of my face" was a good song with the original Yummie feeling but with a slight more raw sound, if You know what I mean?

Would you be able to reveal to the fans of Yummie the titles of some of the unreleased songs recorded under Yummie? Zed mentioned a cover of "Who let The Dogs Out" and X a song called "Jolly Roger".

Actually, there are a few more unreleased, and good, songs of Yummie - we also did a cover of a song called "Rosegarden" , an oldie.

What are your favourite Yummie songs?

My personal favourite is "7 seas". I really loved singin it - both the lyrics and the music really got to me in a personal way. My favourites among the uptempo songs is "Its so Yummie", "Story goes on"...and of course: "Bubblegum"! :-)

Were you also involved with Zed and Maestro X's other bubblegum project, Shine?

No. But me and Maestro X has worked together with other fun projects during the years.

Who were some of your influences in style when singing for Yummie?

I cant say.....I dont think I had a certain influence....Since I am more of a rock singer - I came to use the voice I am blessed with, and then created a more of a "bubblegum" pop -sound when singin Yummie songs. You might even say I tried to sing more "girly" than I usually do...

Thank you so much for your time Petra! It's greatly appreciated!