Interview with Be And Do Toasts

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Jarod Smith
February 04, 2025

What got you into music, and if you had not gotten into music what would you be doing today? 

I thought I would be famous..Guess what.. Never happened..
I am not a professional musician; I’m more like a dude who loves to play or make music. either on my own or with friends.
It’s that simple.

What do you like to do when you are not playing music and how does that influence your creativity?

I can watch TV series for hours.. This stifles my creativity, but what can I say? I am a TV series junkie..

How long have you been making music?

I think it all started in the middle of high school.. I am now a middle-aged guy..

Where are you based and how did that influence your music?

I am from Greece, and my hometown is called Serres.. The fact that I managed to keep playing music while I lived in this town was a great achievement in itself.. Although I had good friends with whom I started playing music together, they were my greatest influence..

Tell me about your most memorable shows, if you haven’t played live what is your vision for a live show?

A couple of years after high school, my band had the pleasure of playing a gig with my all-time favorite Greek band, “Diafana Krina”..

I think that was my most memorable show..

What is your favorite venue to play at, and do you have any places you want to play that you have not already?

I’m not used to playing in big venues; I feel more comfortable in smaller ones.. However, I don’t have a particular desire for a specific place.. Anywhere with a few people who are present and enjoying the moment is a favorite place for me to play..

If you could play any show with any lineup, who would be on the ticket?

It's a difficult choice.. There are legends, artists that I love, and even some guilty pleasures..

What is some advice that you would give to someone who is just getting into making music and some advice that you would give to your younger self?

Of course, the cheesiest phrases often hold the most truth.. It’s all about trial and error.. Don’t let the fear of failure or the pressure of success overwhelm you..

If only I could embrace trying and failing more often..

Of your songs which one means the most to you and why? 

If I were to speak about the debut album titled “A Bid of Ego”, I would definitely mention the track “Sunday Mornings”.. This song was the first completed track and the driving force behind the creation of this project..

Which songs are your favorite to play and which get requested the most?

I didn’t have the pleasure of performing requested songs, except when I was playing with some cover bands back in the day..

What is your creative process, and what inspires you to write your music?

If I already have an idea, I open the DAW and start adding in some grooves and layers—basically, making dump decisions until something sounds kinda ok.. Then, of course, my dog decides that music time is over and that I must devote myself entirely to her..

The soundtracks of the TV series I watch are always a great way to stumble upon new sounds—because obviously, binge-watching counts as research, right? 

Do you have messages that you like to get across in your music? if so please tell me about them.

No messages.. Even if you play it backwards..

Do you have any new singles, videos, or albums out that you would like to tell me and your fans about? 

"A Bid of Ego" is a self-released album that came out in March 2024..

Right now, a couple of tracks are still in the mixing stage of production..

Hopefully, there will be a new release by this summer..

What are your plans for the future, and do you have anything that you want to spotlight that is coming up?

I’m not great at planning for the future, but I hope to keep making music—even if it’s just for myself.

How can your fans best keep up to date with you, any socials you want people to check out?

The project has existed for a couple of years, but it has basically been living in our living room for the past few months—ever since I shared the first album on some streaming platforms (which I’ll list below).

Therefore, all my socials are new :

Streaming platforms:

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