Jack De Keyzer

I’ve been dealing with the lock down with guitar playing, yoga and Innis and Gunn In mostly equal proportions. Although sometimes one or the other wins.

I just finished recording a new record called Tribute just before the lockdown. So I used all my downtime in the last six months to mix master and do overdubs to the album. So it was nice to have that extra time. We’re promoting it right now.

I’m listening to Larkin Poe, I also discovered a new album by a long time gospel group called the Williams brothers. Outside of that I’m always on a steady diet of soul jazz, hard bop, Chicago blues, country blues, soul and funk music, Along with my British favourites Clapton, Beatles, Rolling stones, Zeppelin and Hendrix.

I’m eating and sleeping a lot better than I ever have in my life. It’s been nice to spend time at home with my wife and kids, and doing a lot of cooking.

Does Netflix count? I watched the Peaky Blinders series it was incredible. One of the best things I’ve ever seen really. British outcast/ Robin Hoods set in Birmingham in the late 20s. Fantastic stories, great acting, killer sets and costumes with modern rock music. Which makes for a very cool juxtaposition. Also Toast of London. About a B actor making a living and lotsa laughs in London England. Hilarious.

I appreciate sleep, and food more and free time. Although that’s starting to get a bit old.

I’ve missed working, I miss performing in front of crowds all over the country. I really miss that energy and interaction. I miss all the camaraderie between all the people in our business. I miss the guys in my band. I’m going crazy!

I’ve done a couple of benefits online. I have another one “feed the need” in Durham County it’s gonna take place in December.

Let’s just say my yard, closets, and drawers have never looked so good.

It felt nice to sit still and chill out. But I’m ready to start moving again, as I’m sure everybody is! Let’s hope we can get this thing under control and create some new memories.