Artist of the Day | BIF NAKED
ARTIST OF THE DAY
20.02.2021
BIF NAKED
LOCATION
Toronto, ON, Canada
GENRE
Bif Naked
CURRENT MEMBERS
Bif Naked
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 had just completed a short run of acoustic shows and book readings in March of 2020, and then were told all of our upcoming shows and tours would be put on hold. They are still on hold.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
We had quite a few shows and tours in the schedule, as well as a few keynote speeches and a convocation speech for the graduating class at SFU. My album release as well as singles two and three were also postponed. It was a very interesting year as everyone tried to scramble and pivot.
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?
We have been continuing to enhance and create the new record as well as writing and recording new songs. I have been completing a new book about cancer and also working on a couple upcoming podcasting projects. We are always kind of busy haha.
How are dealing with the Covid second wave?
The pandemic is a struggle for so many millions of people, and so many have died or fallen ill, that I never felt I could complain. This "second Wave" feels more like a continuation of the first, although the variants are a new ickiness that we didn't really anticipate. I am sad for families who can't see each other, including my own. I have not been able to see my family for over a year as a result of the pandemic. I miss them all very much.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
I have always loved the Starlite and have played in this incredible space in its many incarnations since 1990! I have SO many favourites! Everyone at the Starlite is like family to me and this is where I could die happy on the stage!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Though it may feel daunting and isolating, right now, I absolutely believe we will all be together in a room rocking out to music again! I will hang on to this dream as it keeps me going and I know it must keep everyone else going, too. Never give up! Keep the faith!
If you would like to be our next ARTIST OF THE DAY please email us at:
JEN@CONCERTWORKS.CA
