Artist of the Day | BEBE BUCKSKIN
ARTIST OF THE DAY
14.11.2020
BEBE BUCKSKIN
LOCATION
Calgary, AB
GENRE
Blues Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Dani Ghostkeeper (me)
Mike Mackenzie (guitar)
Carlos Dubon (bass)
Chris Black (drums)
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?
The lockdown happened soon after I returned home from Nashville. I made it back in the nick of time! Looking back, I didn't think much of it. I thought it would blow over within weeks - now here we are. It's been quite the adjustment but I'm super grateful to still be gigging (mostly on-line performances of course). I miss live shows so much though!
How has that affected your plans for the coming months? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
My band and I recorded an album in Muscle Shoals (Alabama) last February, so naturally we were planning to tour soon after its release - now we have to think creatively on how to promote our album. It's a pain in the ass but it's also an opportunity to create a new out-of-the-box marketing/promotion strategy - which is exciting! I love how the online world has opened up so much more in the way of supporting independent musicians voices. The opportunities are there - it's just a different world now.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home?
I've been writing A LOT and practicing guitar A LOT! I've also been drafting up a top secret original screenplay!
What was the first thing you did/place you went to now the country is starting to slowly re-open?
I went to was Mikey's on 12th (here in Calgary) for a pint with a pal.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Stay strong, stay safe, read a lot and learn a new skill!
Bebe BuckSkin
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