Steven Melia
Meet Chatham-born UK Open Mic performer Steven Melia:
Hi Steven Melia, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
37
Where were you born?
Chatham
Where did you grow up?
Sheppey
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Negatively. But for one memory.
Music has been more influenced by recent years.
Where are you based now, and why?
Maidstone for now. Working in SE1.
What got you into making music in the first place?
Just loved music
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
George Ezra, Stephen Wilson Jnr, Death Cab for Cutie, Kt Tunstall
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
1
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
Inspiration hits, life milestones.
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
1
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
My friend made me and I wished I could do it.
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Just do it. No one’s laughing, some don’t even care. You’ll feel worse for not doing it every time.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
New location and crowd.
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?
We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!