By Will McGuirk

Makers don’t stop making. Even a global pandemic won’t stop makers making and thankfully so. For the rest of us, going forward will require new thinking, creativity, innovation, outside, inside, other side of the box thinking and it will be to the makers we will turn. Here in Durham Region, our artists are woodshedding new ideas and finding new outlets for their creativity. We take a peek behind the stage curtain to see what musicians are doing as shows have been cancelled worldwide.

Each photo will link to the Unison Benevolent Fund.

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SC: Who are the members in your band?

It’s just me right now!

SC: Where are you from?

Whitby, ON

SC: Have you been able to perform together in any capacity - if yes how

Yes--I’ve been able to perform cover gigs on patios and at breweries, as well as online through Zoom for a Long Term Care facility. But I haven’t really been able to perform my original music in much of a capacity.

SC: Where and when was the last gig you played before Covid-19 guidelines on shows kicked in?

I had already been slowing down on performances before COVID-19 because I was investing more time into the recording and production of the album I will be releasing in the very near future, but I’m pretty sure it was at The Music Hall September 2019.

SC: Do you have any recorded music available online, if yes where?

My album HYPO will be available very soon! You can follow my Spotify artist account to receive updates on when it will be released. You can also follow for updates on my Instagram: @edithfolk

SC: What are you doing during this break from live music, any new hobbies?

I’ve continued to write and record, but the biggest change I’ve made is that I’ve decided to go back to school and study Paralegal. It’s been great! I’ve also taken to cooking a lot more, and I’ve been taking Floboxing classes online and running.