Meet Palermo ( Sicily )-born UK Open Mic performer Michelangelo:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

47

Where were you born?

Palermo ( Sicily )

Where did you grow up?

Palermo (Italia)

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

In Sicily Life Is not Easy so It gives me resiliency.

Where are you based now, and why?

I’m traveling in U.K with my camping car .

What got you into making music in the first place?

My father and my Brother.

What instrument/s do you play?

Guitar
Singing
Singing

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

I love Rock ’70’80’90 ,but my favourite Is heavy metal music, likes Black sabbath, motorhead, iron Maiden, led Zeppelin, Pantera, Megadeth.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

30

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

When I composed ,I am in “Trance” Everything Is gone away: music and lyrics in the same time.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

5

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

I love music.

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

Try to be yourself all time

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

Nothing.

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

It was in Italy (Firenze), i meet Crazy Italian musicians Who play with kitchen staff so funny.

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?

I dont think I see some obstacles about My musical career, I Need to have more chance to play, I think an artist need Just to play your songs and transmit his energy to the audience personally.

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

people tell me I’m cheerful.

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

I composed 5 new songs.
I Will take some for make a 45 tour.

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

https://m.youtube.com/@michelangeloriina2008

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

https://m.soundcloud.com/michelangelo-riina

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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556122503397

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

No thanks!