Artist of the Day | BOBBY MAHONEY
ARTIST OF THE DAY
03.03.2022
BOBBY MAHONEY
LOCATION
Asbury Park, NJ, USA
GENRE
Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Bobby Mahoney (vocals, guitar)
James McIntosh (Drums)
Andrew Saul (guitar)
Jon Chang-Soon (bass)
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
We were home in the process of booking another tour and writing new songs when the pandemic hit. We all had day jobs, thank goodness, that kept us busy.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
We were about play more out-of-state full band shows, and I was about to head to the UK for my first acoustic tour there with my friends Feeny and Connor O'Rourke. We were also working on the songs that became the upcoming "We Go On" EP.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
We kept busy by working our day jobs- I personally teach music and did that virtually, and am now back to in- person teaching. We also kept busy by doing weekly acoustic live streams, occasional full band live streams, and outdoor socially distant concerts! We have been supporting our mental health all in our own individual ways but going for walks, eating better, therapy, and keeping ourselves busy with some time to relax has been helpful!
How are dealing with the Covid fifth wave? Have things locked down again in your region? Have you had to cancel gigs, tours, etc.? Are things reopening & restrictions are lifting in your region? Have you booked any new gigs, tours, etc.? What are your plans for 2022?
Things are opening back up, and are looking up for the majority of Spring, Summer 2022 at least! We are planning release shows on April 8 and 9 at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ, as well as some South-Eastern US dates in the Spring!
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
We haven't had the pleasure yet, but would love to one day!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Keep music in your life in any capacity, whether its as a listener, as a writer, or as a performer! Don't give up on your dreams, until you decide to change dreams!
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