Back to Mexico

Back to Mexico

(easier to read version of the post on medium.com) During the six months, I was blocked in Uruguay, I did neglect the blog. My creative writing juice went towards a book project, covering the entire Black Sea Storm adventure since 2002. Getting Out of Uruguay On...
New Release – Kesilme Topraktan

New Release – Kesilme Topraktan

I am delighted to announce that I could record and release a new single album during the pandemic. I had left Buenos Aires on March 10th to attack the second leg of the never-ending Black Sea Storm tour. After playing four shows in Peru, I had stopped by the...
Lima, Four Shows in Ten Days (Part 2)

Lima, Four Shows in Ten Days (Part 2)

During the days after my first show at the Lima Rock Club, I focused on getting more shows and enjoy Lima’s most beautiful neighborhoods as much as I could. As I was making progress with booking and doing more research on the venues where I could perform. I came...
Lima, Four Shows in Ten Days (Part 1)

Lima, Four Shows in Ten Days (Part 1)

After having spent six months and played 13 shows in Mexico, I decided to go to Lima, Peru. My career as a street musician actually started in Lima last year. It was the very first time I got to play the Black Sea Storm acoustic set in front of people. On that first...
Last Show in Mexico

Last Show in Mexico

Recap on My Second Visit to Mexico After playing the streets almost every day for six months or so before arrival, on June 14th, 2019, I’ve made it to Mexico for the second time. My primary purpose on this second visit was to be able to start booking and play...
Tadeco II – Mexico City

Tadeco II – Mexico City

In late September last year, I had the opportunity to play my first show in Mexico City at a venue called Tadeco. This first show in Mexico City allowed me to meet the beautiful people running the structure and showcase them the Black Sea Storm acoustic set. My live...
Radio Show in Mexico City

Radio Show in Mexico City

Thank my friends Margarita, Miguel, and Gustavo of Tadeco Teatro; I, as Black Sea Storm, got invited to perform live during an hour-long radio show in Mexico City at Ventana Pública. I did a few radio and TV shows before, but this was the very first time I was going...
New Release – Dünya’nın Kalbine (Akustik)

New Release – Dünya’nın Kalbine (Akustik)

The Story Behind The Song While playing my very first show with Black Sea Storm in Mérida Mexico mid-July of this year. A rush of natural body chemicals hit me during the very first 10 seconds of the set. The result; my hands got tense, and my legs shaky. I had not...
Querétaro Act III

Querétaro Act III

This my third time in Querétaro; I first came here in November 2018 to meet in person a woman I had matched with on Tinder. After staying an extended weekend, I came back in December 2018 and remained until early January 2019 before heading to Lima. A Key Place in...