Artist of the Day | BOOMTANG
ARTIST OF THE DAY
02.09.2020
BOOMTANG
LOCATION
Edmonton, AB
GENRE
Funk Jam Improvisation
CURRENT MEMBERS
Emmet VanEtten
Paul Steffes
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 in Edmonton preparing for a busy festival season. Everything was cancelled within a couple weeks.
How has that affected your plans for the coming months? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
We had to figure out how to continue to play music. Emmet built a drum shed to give himself a place to practice. Paul has a home studio to record and write music. Emmet had some festivals booked with The Mad Dogs Experience but they were all cancelled. That's when we decided 5o hit the streets and start busking as BoomTang.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home?
Emmet has two young kids so raising them takes up most of his time. When he can he gets out to his drum shed to practice. Paul is constantly writing new music in his home studio.
What was the first thing you did/place you went to now the country is starting to slowly re-open?
We recently got a weekly Saturday gig at New Asian Village in Sherwood Park. We're very excited to have the opportunity to play every week for fans of live music!
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Meeting all the wonderful staff there! We're positive it's going to be a beautiful friendship.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Don't give up hope! So many artists and musicians are doing their best to bring entertainment to you all. Go online, see what's out there to explore. There are many safe environments to see and hear live music. Peace and love!
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