Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer Robert Samuel:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

38

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

Chigwell

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

It didn’t

Where are you based now, and why?

Hampstead

What got you into making music in the first place?

Conor Oberst

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing, Guitar

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

Bright Eyes

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

10

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

Spider diagrams

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

Enjoy the challenge

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

Have a few drinks beforehand.

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

Not knowing what time your playing.

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

Weddings

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

No

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

I used to be a wedding singer

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

New single

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

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

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?

Robert Samuel (Spotify)

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

No thanks!