10 Question for Kristian Alexandrov (producer and keys)

Kristian and Shannon Gaye perform at The Blue Frog Studios December 2 - an intimate, timeless holiday concert filled with soulful, bluesy, R&B vibes. Join them and their exceptional band for an unforgettable festive musical experience.

Tickets here: https://www.bluefrogstudios.ca/store/p127/ShannonGaye.html?fbclid=IwAR0Pgk8jQXQN55OxKCwneXKPZfofuCmA9TE_ZeVV8c7xd5sc7cF5yL19OKw

1.How old were you when you first started playing piano?
I grew up in a family of musicians. I started taking piano lessons when I was 4, drum lessons when I was 9. I was fortunate to attend the Bulgarian National School of Music “Lubomir Pipkov”. It was an amazing experience!

2. Who was/is your biggest musical inspiration?
Probably too many :-) The most important ones are: Miles Davis, Chick Corea (especially the Electric Band), David Sanborn, Steps Ahead and Marcus Miller.

3. Where do you make your home?
I live in beautiful Vancouver!

4. Do you have any pets?
We have a cat named Tessa. She’s an adorable tabby who loves to chat :-)

5. What is the best concert/gig you have ever done?
I feel like that’s impossible to answer. I love performing live whether it’s in a concert hall or an intimate club setting.

6. What is the best concert you have ever attended?
We had great jazz festivals in Sofia (Bulgaria) when I was growing up. I remember seeing The Brecker Brothers, Freddie Hubbard Quartet & John Scofield band in the same night - that was insane!!!

7. Do you have an all-time favourite song or album?
“Tutu” - Miles Davis, “Peace Beyond Passion” - Meshell Ndegeocello, “Chick Corea Elektric Band” - Chick Corea, “The Sun Don’t Lie” - Marcus Miller

8. What musician would you still most like to work with?
There are so many! I think top of the list would be Quincy Jones or Marcus Miller

9. If you weren't a musician what would you be?
I love animals & nature so I imagine working in something along those lines wouldn’t be a stretch :-)

10. What is your favourite thing about Vancouver?
I love that you have this cosmopolitan city with amazing culture, vibrant arts scene and great food surrounded by mountains and ocean!

Vickie van Dyke ~ middays

10 Questions for Terrell Edwards

1. How old were you when you first started singing?
I grew up in a musical, singing family! Everybody sang. I was the youngest and least advanced, but I would say it was around 7 or 8 when I took an interest and family would do the old "Terrell come over here and sing a song!!" haha

Ten Questions for James Collins!

1. How old were you when you first started making music?
I only ever dabbled with playing guitar when I was a teenager. I was a late bloomer with regards to songwriting. Didn't realize I could potentially make a career or partial career in that industry until I was in my late 20s / early 30s.