Artist of the Day | PRISON RICHARD

ARTIST OF THE DAY

03.01.2021

PRISON RICHARD

LOCATION

Winnipeg, MB

GENRE

Alternative / Country / Folk / Rock

CURRENT MEMBERS

Kristen McKay
Kevin Bushie
John Ranger

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 recording my first single, which is still unreleased. I had over 20 bookings In February canceled or postponed. Heartbreaking to the fullest.

How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?

Yes, the pandemic haunted everything. I was due to record my first album this fall, but that has been postponed.

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 work in health care. I have been very consumed with work. I have had a couple virtual concerts and events I participated in. It’s not the same.

I struggle everyday with the restrictions.

How are dealing with the Covid second wave?

I lost one of my jobs this 2nd wave. I have been very disappointed with how the code red restrictions completely stopped my music career.

So many plans canceled or postponed. I have struggled but practice everyday.

Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?

2021 will bring a new love and light to the music scene no matter where you are located. Music is going boom once it is safe to do so.

Stay safe till our world heals.

Practice every chance you get, make every moment count!