ARTIST OF THE DAY | Jesse Lee Roper
ARTIST OF THE DAY
01.05.2020
JESSE LEE ROPER
LOCATION
Metchosin, BC
GENRE
Soul, rock, roots
CURRENT MEMBERS
Jesse Roper
Steve Ling
Matt Reid
Chris Vansickle
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 in Montreal touring with Jon and Roy. We all knew it was a matter of days or hours before the gigs got cancelled. Luckily, we got a couple in and had some fun.
How has that affected your plans for the coming months? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I had some gigs but luckily no tours to cancel. I have an upcoming release. I’m going to sit on it for a bit and hopefully covid blows over.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home?
I took up carving, gardening and leather work. I’m also getting lots of shags banked with my girlfriend. Makes a difference when you’re on the road for long stretches!
Favourite quarantine meal?
Omelettes! And cheese. I never eat cheese because it makes me stuffy and I can’t sing after eating it.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Hearing Ian Thornley call me a bad ass motherfucker in the middle of his set. I was touring with him. Made me puff my chest out!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Be nice to each other. Do sit ups and floss your teeth.
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