Meet Originally from Eastern Europe, over 15 years in London already-born UK Open Mic performer Jesus Paul:

Hi Jesus Paul, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

30

Where were you born?

Originally from Eastern Europe, over 15 years in London already

Where did you grow up?

We’ve been traveling with my parents around Europe

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

To be honest I always love English music

Where are you based now, and why?

Currently I am based around Stratford, but I love Hampstead and I hope to move there one day

What got you into making music in the first place?

Since I was a kid I wanted to sing, also I’m interested to create my own music

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Midi keyboard, not perfect though
Midi keyboard, not perfect though

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

I think I’ll be able to describe it more in details soon

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

10

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Since the lockdown I stopped writing my own music and now I’m getting back to it

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

I’m not a beginner but I’m restarting everything only during this year

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Do anything but don’t stop playing music and singing

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

I’m still having anxiety sometimes

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

I hope it will be in the future

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I’m obsessed with the gym

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

I’m looking for a new project. Looking for musicians to start performing around the UK

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://www.instagram.com/jesuspaul/?hl=en

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

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www.tiktok.com/@jesuspaulproducer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tiktok.com/@jesuspaulproducer

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!