Meet London U.K.-born UK Open Mic performer, Robert Clarke:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

65

Where were you born?

London U.K.

Where did you grow up?

Islington

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

Always lots of records been played.

Where are you based now, and why?

East London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Playing the recorder in primary school.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing, Harmonica

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

Marvin Gaye. Great songs

Do you write your own songs?

No

How many years have you been writing songs for?

N/a

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

N/a

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

For the experience and to share the love

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

To enjoy the experience.

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

N/a

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

n/a

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?

n/a

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

https://www.youtube.com/@robertclarke6019

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

https://instagram.com/robert_a_clarke?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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!