The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 7th April 2010
This is a past event.
Headline Act: Nick John Wilson
Born with left side Microtia, Nick picked up the guitar from his folk playing parents when he was seven years old.
His uncle played drums with Suzi Quatro in the seventies, so music has always run in the family.
Nick started to sing and produce his own songs at eighteen having honed his blues, rag finger style and soulful rocky tones.
He ran a studio for three years and in 2013, now with time to focus on himself as an artist, released his debut EP followed by his debut album early 2015.
Nick aims to be out and about more than he ever has been, to promote himself, record label, charities and good music. More info online.
Kirsti & Josey
Kirsti & Josey have been playing and recording together for about 2-3 years, previously working on covers in productions and concerts. They have also played at small local venues, such as the Retreat, performing covers and original material. The last year has seen the duo working on their own compositions, fusing their individual creativity to produce their own unique style. Much of their music has soul, r'n'b and pop influences that focus on joining lyrics that reflect experiences in our lives with soulful, meaningful melodies and piano parts.
Kirsti has been singing all her life, performing with confidence and technical flare from a young age. Over the last few years she has been singing on popular adverts and is currently studying Music Technology at Lancaster University. Josey has been playing the piano for about 12 years and has been writing her own material since she was 13. She is currently studying a Music degree at the University of Southampton.
Lindsay, Mick & Marianne
Singer Lindsay Field and Keyboard player Mick Rose have been performing and writing music together for over ten years. They have appeared on numerous radio broadcasts mostly for the BBC, playing live on many occasions and have had their recorded material played on Radio 2.
Lindsay and Mick have worked as a support act on national tours notably with Paul Carrack and Bill Wyman among others. Lindsay also recently made her debut in London’s West End to great critical acclaim.
Their two most recent albums offer an interesting contrast of material. 'More Dreams Than Sense' is a collection of cover versions written by artists they particularly admire, such as Gretchen Peters, Don Mclean and Paul Carrack. Their most recent Album 'A Different Game' is an eclectic collection of songs written by Lindsay and Mick all of which are full of passion and highly emotive.
They have recently been joined by Marianne Hillier Brook on percussion. Marianne has played numerous sessions with many music luminaries and plays regularly alongside legendary bass player Herbie Flowers.
Greig Mourton
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.
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