Rich
Meet Amersham-born UK Open Mic performer, Rich:
Hi Rich, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
45
Where were you born?
Amersham
Where did you grow up?
High Wycombe
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
College Town Hall & Pubs had early Punk
Where are you based now, and why?
High Wycombe
What got you into making music in the first place?
I’m a writer covering controversial news stories
What instrument/s do you play?
Spoken Word
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
John Cooper Clark Benjamin Zephaniah
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
Half a dozen
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
Newspaper stories
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
I wanted to pay tribute to an old friend
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Go for it someone in the audience will appreciate it
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
No
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
Knife Crime
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
— Rich H2° (@H3Richard) April 20, 2023
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
H3Richard Piercer3
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
Yes I hope you consider all genres even for feature shows