...Curtis Wilkinson
Curtis is a great young musician and we are very proud to have him as part of the IIB family. He has been busking at our markets for a while now and we all love hearing his voice wafting over the stalls.
We asked Curtis a few questions…
How long have you been busking?
I have only recently started busking but once I did I realised how valuable an experience it was. It works on my performing skills and helps me get used to playing in front of a large group of people I don’t know.
Who inspires you?
The acoustic things I play are inspired by artists such as Pete Murray, James Blunt, Oasis and others of that nature, but I am also playing electric guitar for a very heavy band, which plays deathcore. It’s hard to say which of these genres I prefer playing as they both have pros and cons.
Where do you practise and how did you learn?
I practice at home, in front of my friends and in my school music room, pretty much wherever I have access to a guitar. I have guitar lessons from a lady name Louise and my school music teacher helps me a lot.
Do you play any other instruments?
I play guitar and bass guitar, I used to play the saxophone but I haven’t in a while and I also do a bit of drumming. I also sing.
Where do you see music taking you?
I look at music as my dream career. I want to be an artist but failing that I would greatly enjoy tutoring and teaching music.
Do you write your own music and do you have plans to record in the future?
I do write my own songs about my friends and other such things, my music teacher told me she would be happy to record me with some decent equipment so yes, I do have plans to record I guess. J
Thanks so much for talking to us Curtis…we think you are a very talented young guy and hope that the exposure you get through the IIB helps you achieve that ‘dream career’
Curtis will be performing throughout the day this Sunday at the markets, we hope you will stop and take the time to listen and drop a few coins (or notes!) in his case.
