Melvin
Meet a UK Open Mic performer, Melvin:
Hi Melvin, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
49
Where did you grow up?
Notting Hill gate
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Sith insight and love
Where are you based now, and why?
Muswell hill
What got you into making music in the first place?
My mum
What instrument/s do you play?
Guitar, Bass, Singing, Music Producer
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
John Lennon and Marvin Gaye, because they kept it real
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
9 Seconds
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
Pen and paper
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
The lack of venues to showcase your talent in
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Enjoy
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Getting paid
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
Still waiting
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
It’s a very competitive market but not like it used to be.
What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?
Political views
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
Saving the world
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx1YuLQGCk1zlNwDe643VIXLihfBU6qcfq
Where is the main place people should go to find out more about you?
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
The future’s good