5 QUESTIONS
BECCA MANCARI WHO ARE YOU?
My name is Becca Mancari, and I play music under my name.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am a multi instrumentalist, but my main instrument is guitar. I also am the primary songwriter and singer. I am working on growing in production, but my main strengths are in performing live music, and I can't wait for that to happen again.
WHY DO YOU DO IT?
I do it because I have too. It feels like in my gut I know that this is my only path, and I feel most at home when I am on the stage. It's like something takes over me, and for one hour I am truly a peace when I play music. I definitely know that this can be a hard life at times, but the reward is overwhelming... and when you
really connect with your audience it's everything.
"IT'S IMPORTANT FOR ME TO BE OPEN IN MY MUSIC, AND HOPE FOR A DAY WHEN WE ARE ALL TREATED WITH THE SAME LOVE AND RESPECT" WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW?
I am releasing a new record called, "The Greatest Part" out on June 19th via Captured Tracks, it will be my first time releasing a record with a label, and I am very happy it is with them. Because 48
of the Coronavirus, I don't know if we will be able to tour right away, but I remain hopeful! If we can, we will be opening up for my friend Brittany Howard from the band Alabama Shakes this fall, with more touring to follow!
WHAT'S THE HOT TOPIC?
Being a queer woman in this industry I have a lot of fans who will come up to me at the merch table, and tell me their stories about coming out, or about how they are thankful to have a record of songs that they can relate to. Because there are still such a fight for true equality for all, I feel like it's important for me to be open in my music, and hope for a day when we are all treated with the same love and respect. The new album 'The Greatest Part' is out June 19th. Photography by Zac Farro
