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STORIES BEHIND GIGS #3 - TINY LEGS TIM (BE)

“Playing gigs has become a part of my daily life. The past six years I’ve played so many shows that it feels like something is missing when I don’t play for a week or two.

Most of the times I’m going alone to a venue, so for me time in the backstage isn’t as spectacular as people would think. I drink some coffee en I play a little guitar, that’s it.

Back in the days I was nervous right before the gig, but now it just feels right and I’m going up thinking that I want to convince people to like me. I never play a show without giving it the full 100%.

During the show I focus on the sound, the groove and the reaction of the people. The more energy I get from the audience, the more intense it makes me play. But in the same time, if the sound is good, the groove will be good and that has a good effect on the crowd. Everything has an influence on everything during a show, that is what makes performing so interesting!

One of the most memorable moments of my career must be the time John Mayall (for me the godfather of the British Blues) followed me after my show to my merchandise corner and convinced people to buy my CD. That was an awesome compliment from a man with his status!”

Tim De Graeve - Tiny Legs Tim