Shubhu
Meet New Delhi-born UK Open Mic performer Shubhu:
Hi Shubhu, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
28
Where were you born?
New Delhi
Where did you grow up?
All over India
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Grew up listening to a lot of Indian music and old school rock, blues.
Where are you based now, and why?
London. I work in sales here.
What got you into making music in the first place?
I trained in classical Indian music as a 11 year old. It’s been a passion since then. I don’t make music- I just like to sing and play the guitar.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Coldplay, Eric Clapton, One Direction and Taylor Swift
Do you write your own songs?
No
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
1
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
I just like to put myself out there in New situations.
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Just do it. The courage comes after.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Nervousness like everyone else.
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?
That I’m introverted.
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
I have an Instagram channel called horizon geopolitics that I love working on.
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!