Meet Chelmsford-born UK Open Mic performer Spike Wilde:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

42

Where were you born?

Chelmsford

Where did you grow up?

London

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

Artistic feel

Where are you based now, and why?

Chelmsford cos it’s slightly quieter but easy for London.

What got you into making music in the first place?

Just the love of music itself.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Guitar

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

Noel young for his folk rock.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

15

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

Red wine.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

15

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

Just turned up at one in Oxford

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

Relax, breath and enjoy.

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

Meeting great people and hearing great music.

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

London science museum.

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

No

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

https://www.youtube.com/@spikeywild1

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!