Barry & The visitors
Meet Belfast-born UK Open Mic performer Barry & The visitors:
Hi Barry & The visitors, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
55
Where were you born?
Belfast
Where did you grow up?
Belfast and Liverpool
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Indelible influence
Where are you based now, and why?
London
What got you into making music in the first place?
Always written songs, now got a slightly delayed debut album on the way.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Bass
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
The Clash
T Rex
David Bowie
Al Green
Elvis Costello
Dexys
The Jam
Aztec Camera
Van Morrison
Chuck Prophet
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
40
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
Inspiration
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
10
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
Fun
Try out new material
Get my bottle back
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Practice
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
No
What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?
Was once a murder suspect
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
Debut album
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!