Meet Norwich-born UK Open Mic performer, Tyger Jones:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

27

Where were you born?

Norwich

Where did you grow up?

Norwich

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

In Norwich I honed my stage presence through variety shows and theatre work before building up into an entertainer producing theatre shows all over the East of England. I worked with some amazing talents and became confident enough to start writing and recording my own songd!

Where are you based now, and why?

Chiswick in London, I moved here to work and hopefully build up a network of musical friends to eventually start a band or something with.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I started making music as a way to express myself and also release myself from the stress and troubles of day to day life.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Guitar

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

Queen – They taught me that no two albums or even songs should be alike. Don’t be pigeonholed!

The Killers – the opening to my sets and just fantastic entertainment

Mcfly – perhaps my biggest influence to date, they fill me with such inspiration and determination to keep making music and they put on such energetic shows.

Busted – my first musical passion came with these guys and their song What I Go To School For. I saw them reunite in 2016 and figured if they can come back after 12 years, anything is possible.

Ed Sheeran – need I say more.
Michael Bublé – I do a tribute act to Michael and his singing style has improve my range and my value of keeping it classy!

Barry Manilow – to be still going at his age is inspirational beyond words, and the songs are timeless even if they are guilty pleasures

KSI – just a guy having the time of his life.

Robert Downey Jr – seriously, if you haven’t listen to his album the futurist your missing out.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

11

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

I tend to come up with lyrics and music separately then pair them later sometimes I build the whole song at once, it depends. I’m always writing lyrics or singing medleys into recordings on my phone on the tube or in an alley way when I’m going to and fro.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

5

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

It started at university and then the bug turkey got me. In the Covid years I struggled not being able to go to them but have now got it back to the point it was before!

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

Be brave, it pays off!

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

Choosing the perfect 3 songs for the venue tour playing l, I always go away wishing I’d played a different song.

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

My first London performance I had everyone singing along to my own songs for the first time and the room was ALIVE. I’m forever trying to recapture that magic now, to varying levels of success!

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?

Time, need more artists to form a band with to share some of load of writing and make it a social event too!

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

I was in a Star Wars Movie!

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

My 6th album! I’ve always said it’ll be my best work and I’m taking extra care and time to ensure that. It’s also my first (music) project to release while living in London!

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

https://youtu.be/D2k6jJFoosY?si=hjOgA1JZIR2Z0nBS

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?

https://instagram.com/tomelgie?igshid=MmVIMjlkMTBhMg%3D%3D&utm_source=gr

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!