The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Sunday 14th February 2010

Singer Songwriter Zoe Nicol is a maverick in the world of folk music- a storyteller with a lyrical twist, but more than that, Zoe is an artist who possesses the rare ability to leave an audience breathless. “I recall the moment I first heard Zoe sing I felt completely moved and inspired, you could hear a pin drop as the audience listened intently, everyone present was totally absorbed by her performance. Her songs are beautifully crafted, rich in both melody and creative edge” Music promoter - Paul Dunton

Zoe grew up with the influence of Joni Mitchell and Eva Cassidy who inspired her to become the sincere and heartfelt artist her fans have come to love. Her debut EP entitled ‘Walk Against The wind’ was released in the summer of 2008 and sold out by the winter of that same year. Her captivating stage presence is embellished further by her modest and enchanting persona, she is able to reach out and connect to an audience through her live performances and recordings.

Zoe hails from Tunbridge Wells in Kent and is currently attending Liverpool institute of performing arts (also known as the Paul McCartney Music School) studying performance and song writing, as well as recording her full-length debut album titled “these are the stories” to be released in April 2010.

Born on the 17th January 1988, Alex Beharrel has always been somehow involved with music. From the young age of 8 he was singing in the choir as well as taking part in the Beckingham festival with his classical guitar. From there Alex has always experimented with different genres of music from classical to rock to blues but then found a neutral divide with acoustic music. Taking part in a two-year music course at west Kent College, Alex boosted his knowledge of music and improved his performance skills and to this day is still performing and trying to adapt to the ever-changing world of music. His influences (to name some among many) would include the likes of Bruce Cockburn, Herbie Hancock, Barenaked ladies, Elliot Smith, and Daivd Bowie.

Aptly summed up by Play Music magazine as 'audio ganja', Tunbridge Wells-based singer-songwriter Léanie Kaleido (accompanied by Mark Foster on guitar) blends soothing vocals and quirky lyrics with infectiously melodic tunes that will indelibly worm their way into your head. Léanie's songs are sometimes mellow, often wistful, at times dark and ever so slightly warped, and occasionally just plain satirical. Her music interweaves elements of folk and blues into her unique style of acoustic pop, with influences ranging from Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Kate Bush to Elton John, PJ Harvey and Spike Milligan. Léanie's debut album Karamélien is available for purchase online via Amazon or through her record company, DJC Records. It has received national airplay and excellent reviews in various music titles, including Music Week.

Greig Mourton's sound is refreshing in its honesty. Sometimes Blues, sometimes Folk, but always soulful. Sometimes political, sometimes deeply personal, but always heart-felt and poetic. Passionate singing and melodic hooks combine with insightful lyricism, bringing a real depth to his acoustic style.

Greig began his musical life as a drummer in a Heavy Metal band, but after years of touring the UK he felt musically unsatisfied. So one day he swapped the drums for guitar, packed his bags and set off to see the World. Since then Greig has experienced many different cultures and places, and become more deeply involved in political activism. It was these experiences that shaped his music and gave him the passion for song writing. While living in Mexico, playing his songs on stage for the first time, he realised that music is a truly inseparable part of his life.