Alex Pierce

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Alex Pierce is a 27 year old singer/songwriter originally from the Richmond, VA area. Growing up being exposed to an extreme variety of music from country and rap, to funk, blues and everything in between, his style is very unique and considers his music to be somewhere in the Folk and Country realm. For the past 5+ years Alex has been on a preforming hiatus and has been dedicating his musical efforts to writing his own songs. Now, finally in the process of recording his debut album, Alex is hitting the stage with full force to spread his music to the masses.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

something to lean on everyday

What is your music dream?

To pay my bills!

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Nicer people.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

My dad singing the blues

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Widespread Panic! Jason Isbell, John Prine, Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers

What inspires you to make music?

Everyday life

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Just to let other people know that they're not the only ones struggling. Life can be hard sometimes but we all get by with a little help from our friends!

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Nervous at first but after, a high like no other

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

More platforms than ever for people to get their music out

What do you think of Drooble?

not too bad

What frustrates you most as a musician?

My own music

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Hitting the bars whenever I can get into the city!

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Raw and real music and lyrics

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

South Hill Banks!