Meet Ecuador-born UK Open Mic performer Juan Carlos:

Hi Juan Carlos, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

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

Solo

How old are you?

43

Where were you born?

Ecuador

Where did you grow up?

Ecuador, Spain, London

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

I grow up With the Latin rhythms.

Where are you based now, and why?

London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Make some friends around the world.

What instrument/s do you play?

Guitar
Singing
Singing

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

Sting (The police) because I like the fusion and the rhythms.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

1

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

So writing lyrics, make sounds, line of chords and create a riffs.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

5

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

Because I love share the stage with a musicians.

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

Make your dreams

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

Found the locations

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

Sometimes this guitar or lines not working, so I was playing with another guitar ☺️

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 love mixing sand create solos on my guitar

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

I’m trying make my songs.

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

https://www.instagram.com/juancarlosreyiiinka?igsh=MWprNGZnaXo2MGR4eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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

www.instagram.com/juancarlosreyiiinka?igsh=MWprNGZnaXo2MGR4eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/juancarlosreyiiinka?igsh=MWprNGZnaXo2MGR4eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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

No thanks!