Artist of the Day | ECLECTICUS
ARTIST OF THE DAY
14.03.2021
ECLECTICUS
LOCATION
Toronto, ON, Canada
GENRE
Rock, Alt Rock, Psych Pop Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Gar Reid and Tiina LeMay
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 no idea that this was happening as we were just coming home from a week long trip in Prince Edward County. When we arrived back home in Toronto we had no idea how hard it would be to get toilet paper!
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
Well, we certainly would have performed live to promote our two new albums, so it is a shame. Typically, we play with a 5-piece band and the pandemic really put a wrench in getting together.
To be completely transparent, we planned on a Fall 2020 album release of "Take Me Away" but not sure if we would have put out our latest EP "Five Point 0" this year if it wasn't for the current lock down. So, it is the silver lining to this whole ordeal.
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?
Writing and producing a lot of music! We have been so fortunate to work during this time and, as such, it gave us some structure in our lives, which has really helped get us through it. Having purpose is so important to one's mental health, we believe.
Tiina and I also find time to have fun together at home, listening to our favourite music, watching a good docuseries, playing cards, reading books and going for long walks.
How are dealing with the Covid second wave?
We have our good and bad days. It is particularly hard sometimes on those grey winter days but we muddle through it like many others. Keeping busy and having some play time has been good for us.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
The Family Feud session coming on March 16 looks like a lot of fun!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Please support independent artists by streaming/sharing their music, buying their merchandise, and leaving encouraging comments or likes on their posts. So many artists and bands have lost income due to Covid-19 and your support will go a long way in helping them get through these difficult times.
If you would like to be our next ARTIST OF THE DAY please email us at:
JEN@CONCERTWORKS.CA
