ROC

Meet London-born UK Open Mic performer ROC:

ROC

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

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

Group

What’s the name of the group?

Waterloo ROC

How old are you?

1964

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

London

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

A Diverse eclectic mix of talents.

Where are you based now, and why?

Waterloo , Where else?

What got you into making music in the first place?

TOTP

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Harmonica
Music Producer
We also have a Reggae Band .

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

Bob Marley , Paul McCartney. No explanation needed.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

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

In a group.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

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

To get used to performing our new project.

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

Prepare for any random event.

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

Not having a stage to perform on. Rather than on the floor.

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

Being given a wrong performing date.

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?

Money

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

Our Age.

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

This one.

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

No thanks!