Artist of the Day | AARON PARKER
ARTIST OF THE DAY
16.05.2021
AARON PARKER
LOCATION
Edmonton, AB, Canada
GENRE
Folk, Roots, Psychedelic
CURRENT MEMBERS
Aaron Parker
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?
At home in YEG. I was already getting inspired to write some sad songs so the pandemic probably helped things along.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
My wife and I suddenly found ourselves homeschooling our eldest child when schools shut down. While both working from home. It was a pretty steep learning curve but enjoyable in some unexpected ways. I decided to delay my album release until this year, when I could give it more attention. Planning to tour as soon as I’m allowed to!
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?
Using the little snatches of time to foster creativity has been key. And starting my podcast, Mourning Talk Show, has been a great outlet.
How are dealing with the Covid third wave?
Trying to grab opportunities to explore new places in Edmonton with my family. Checking out new music as much as I can. And ordering a lot of take out.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
The year I played Bands as Bands with the Whitsundays as the Beach Boys, and Toy Singers as Belle and Sebastian. I wish I had gotten better video of that night- I was really “in the moment” and forgot.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Go ahead and call someone you haven’t talked to in awhile. They’ll probably be home!
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