Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer Leigh Luscious:

Hi Leigh Luscious, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

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

Solo

How old are you?

35

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

Chelmsford

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

Listening to other music.

Where are you based now, and why?

Essex

What got you into making music in the first place?

Watching other bands

What instrument/s do you play?

Guitar

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

Punk rock because im rebellious

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

20

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

The words first.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

20

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

I just wanted to play live.

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

Keep playing live.

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

No

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

https://youtube.com/@leighluscious?si=8AMJSCOSgrLAmAvG

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

No thanks!