Meet Welwyn Garden City-born UK Open Mic performer Lee Wilkins:

Hi Lee Wilkins, 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?

Welwyn Garden City.

Where did you grow up?

Welwyn Garden City.

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

Local Bands and the Green Room Venue.

Where are you based now, and why?

Still based in WGC my home town.

What got you into making music in the first place?

Britpop

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Guitar

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

Oasis
Verve
Stone Roses
Ocean Colour Scene
The Jam
Richard Ashcroft
The Stones
The Beatles
Everly Brothers
The Kinks

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

2

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

Tune in my head and then when home work on putting the idea together.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

20

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

Loved playing live.

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

Keep going it’s a great buzz.

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

Stepping into the unknown.

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

No

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

http://www.youtube.com/@LeeWilkins_music

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

http://www.instagram.com/@leewilkins_music

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

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

No thanks!