Artist of the Day | FRANCINE HONEY
ARTIST OF THE DAY
27.10.2021
FRANCINE HONEY
LOCATION
Ottawa & Leamington, ON, Canada
GENRE
Americana - Alt-Country
CURRENT MEMBERS
Francine Honey
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?
It sure did take the wind out of everyone's sails. I was in the middle of planning to film a bunch of music videos for a 2020 album release with Neilson Hubbard and Joshua Britt from Nashville. They were really looking forward to coming to Canada in the spring. Last time, they were in Canada to shoot videos was in the winter!
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I kept writing and recording during the pandemic so I have a bunch of music ready to release. I will be releasing two albums in the next 12 months. I am planning a small tour in the UK in the summer of 2022. Until then, I am going to start streaming my "Honey in your Coffee" sessions again. I'm moving from Leamington back to Ottawa so once I'm settled, I'll be picking that up. I've learned that flexibility is key!
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?
HA! I LOVE this question. What free time!? I have been busier than ever. I jumped onto weekly livestreams and writing and recording more music, doing my best to help people through this pandemic with music! Music helps people through life and people need music now more than ever!
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
I am in planning mode for the upcoming releases, shooting videos and planning more online shows for now.
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Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Absolutely....you are not alone in all of this craziness...put some tunes on and connect with your emotions and reach out to those you love. Music heals. I'm sending you some Honey love!
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