Artist of the Day | MARTY ZYLSTRA
ARTIST OF THE DAY
10.11.2021
MARTY ZYLSTRA
LOCATION
Vancouver, BC, Canada
GENRE
Pop/Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Marty Zylstra
JP Maurice
Dicky Petro
Jeff Raimondo
Mylle Fourier
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?
I was about to release a new record. Moving forward without live shows was a let down because I love performing live so much. The good news is we forged on with a new plan and I'm happy to note that we started working on a brand new album while we wait for things to get back to normal. Or I should say "more normal"
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I plan on touring yes, but towards 2022. At the moment gigs are difficult for me and my cohorts to plan. It feels like a moving target. Once my band and I feel safer, we'll start working on different gig bookings throughout the region. I've been planning the next stages of my release with my friend Eric Alper who is a fantastic resource!
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?
I spend most of my free time writing or working towards producing and writing with other artists. Music is my passion and I'm continuing to learn and grow other skillsets and hope to also release a new record in late 2022
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 was able to get on stage for a gig this summer - the venue had a number of safety precautions and it was outside which made it even nicer. I have some venues and events in mind but to be honest, there are a lot of uncertainties right now - I may have to pivot to other plans and I'm ok with that
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
I played a gig at the Starlite a long long time ago but it is a great room and has an incredible stage with great sound. I love touring out to Alberta and hopefully get a chance to play there soon!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
I hope you are doing well, hang tight, we'll get through this together. We can change the world, if we love (one another)
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