We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Stefan Prigmore. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Stefan below.

Stefan, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?

I’ve had many jobs, since and before beginning my music career in earnest. I’ve framed houses, worked collections for a loan shark, ran moonshine, cooked for some great restaurants, and a host of other jobs, as well as some decent legal licks here and there. What I’ve noticed, is that a solid dayjob keeps back the hunger, and my creativity slows. If I work as hard at my music career as I would a day job, it often pays as well, or better, and I’m a whole lot happier. Of course, there are side things I do that are adjacent to performamce like booking, sound engineer, and album production that help financially; I’m free to take on or refuse any of those jobs I like.

Stefan, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I grew up in a musical household, my father was a professional musician(drummer); I pretty much followed him. My firsy gigs were sitting in on bass or guitar with whatever country artist he was playing for at the time. Once I had a car and driver’s license, I started booking and performing solo shows wherever they’d have me. This was in the 90’s, and there were lots of coffe shops around booking acoustic solo artists. It felt good to be going out and doing my own thing when I was 16. The outdoors was a big part of my life, growing up, and still is today. I’m very grateful for any wisdom I can gleen while in the woods hunting or fishing.
I made some choices in my early life that hurt me pretty bad. Over the last few years, music has become a tool with which I can process some trauma amd other difficult stuff. It’s nice to be able to share that process a little with the world at large, through my recordings.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Go see and support local, original artists. Buy their stuff, stream their songs and tell em something nice, if their music has made a positive impact in your life.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

I often remind myself that these are my creations, and at the end of the day, it’s my choice to do whatever the hell I want with em. That feels really nice and I’m very grateful to God and the universe for meeting me in that place.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.stefanprigmore.net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanprigmore/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StefanPrigmoreMusic/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jazzolife

Image Credits
Carley Du Menil-Martinez Becky Prigmore