Uncle Errol
Meet Paddington Hospital-born UK Open Mic performer Uncle Errol:
Hi Uncle Errol, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
50
Where were you born?
Paddington Hospital
Where did you grow up?
London North & West & South
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
Many factors influence my poetry including place
Where are you based now, and why?
Brixton for the last 30 plus years
What got you into making music in the first place?
I perform Spoken Word
What instrument/s do you play?
Spoken Word Poetry
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Lynton Kwesi Johnson. Shakespeare. Lemn Sissay. Dr Zeuss.
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
12 Years
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
Splurge all over the page and then edit into some kind of shape
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
1
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
To get heard
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Just get up and do it. Feeling Excited And Ready
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Not getting drunk while im waiting for my turn
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?
I’m a sweet loving man
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
Writing and rehearsing my One Man Show
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdH5TMjIBZHHX3YWBh7nYQ
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdH5TMjIBZHHX3YWBh7nYQ
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
We’re done! Anything else ou want to share before we go?
No thanks!