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My most recent album, “The Acoustic Blues Guitar Revue”, goes back to basics. It
reflects where I’m at right now. I’m always trying to develop as a singer and a guitarist.

My previous records featured full-band productions, with overdubs and a bigger
sound, but this time I wanted to strip everything back to the roots — just me and a
guitar, with the instrument front and centre. I spent time figuring out how to make

that work and which songs would suit this approach, and I’m really happy with how
it all came together.

Once I finish one record, the next one is always on my mind. To be honest, I already

have the songs ready. I might go into the studio this year, but I’m also thinking it might
be better to wait a little, refine the songs a
bit more. We’ll see what happens!

BiTS: Some of your music I find absolutely
delightful is it emotional and filled with
skilful delivery both in instrumental and

vocally how did you learn to perform like
that? Do you listen to a lot of music?

BTJ: Thank you so much for that

compliment, it really means a lot! I listen to
a lot of music, and for me it’s all about being
moved by it, whether it’s a ballad or a rocker.

I try to do the same with my own music. I
want to connect with it myself, and I want
the listener to feel that connection too.

What’s the biggest gig I’ve ever done and
what are your ambitions?

BTJ: I’ve done some bigger festivals, which is fun, but I usually love playing smaller
venues. I want to perform as much as I can and travel with my music. Whether it’s 50
people or 5,000, if I can reach them through my music, that’s enough to make me feel
good on stage. And yes, I might even smile!

BiTS: How about the UK?

BTJ: I would love to come over and play there anytime, but sadly, there aren’t any
plans in the near future.

BiTS: Many European artists end up going to America and stay there? Have you got

any plans to do that?

BTJ: No, not at all!

BiTS: Have you ever been to America and played there? If so, what was the response?
If not, would you like to do that?