The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 26th May 2010

Intraverse comprise four young musicians who bring together a unique blend of raw rock driven by funk grooves and an abundance of passion, energy and charisma. The last 2 years have seen impressive achievements, most notably featuring on champions of quality new music, Huw Stephens, and Steve Lamacq's BBC Radio 1 shows. In fact the connection doesn't end there, as the band's last 3 track EP was also recorded at BBC Maida Vale Studios and produced by David Hentschel and Nick Moroch who have worked with Elton John, Missy Elliot and David Bowie.

Intraverse are inspired by the likes of: Muse, Rage Against the Machine, The Police, Oceansize, Incubus, Bloc Party, Tool, System of a Down,Queens of the Stone Age, Porcupine Tree, and many more.

Comprising Max, guitarist Andy Vickery, bassist Mikey Hurst and drummer Tim Pears, the energetic fourpiece has been together for eight years, and has built up a solid local following. For Paul Dunton & Guests, Intraverse will be playing striped down versions of their songs, combining Jazz, Latin and Blues.

Fronted by singer-songwriter Jemima Price, with writer/guitarist Mirek Latosek, The Jemima Price Band forge a sensitive yet exhilarating sound; a poignant and evocative mix of folk, rock, jazz and blues with a good dose of old-fashioned storytelling. As a solo artist, Jemima released her debut album Easy in 2001 to glowing national reviews. Two tracks from that album can also be heard on the revised soundtrack to The Long Good Friday (2001). She has gigged extensively in London and the South-East, played a small tour in America, and has supported artists such as Bap Kennedy, Jools Holland and Deacon Blue. Jemima draws cites influences such as Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Doors. In the last couple of years Jemima has been playing and collaborating with Polish writer and guitarist Mirek. Born in the southeast of Poland, Mirek Cites early influences such as Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Jimi Hendrix through to the later exploration of jazz and the inspiration of artists such as Miles Davis, The Weather Report and Cassandra Wilson. In Poland he also composed for a female jazz artist, and worked closely with an experimental dance-based theatre company, writing and providing live music for their performances. Since being in the UK Mirek has worked primarily with Jemima, having played on the follow up album ‘Turn out The Light', which has also attained plaudits from numerous national journals and enjoyed healthy sales.

Tunbridge Wells-based singer/songwriter James Medhurst is making significant progress as a soloist on the local music scene. James fell in love with music at 8 years old when he was given his first guitar.

He has been playing in bands around Kent and building a passion for performing over the last 5 years. Now he has decided to go solo. After spending some time with an acoustic guitar, his thoughts, and several cups of tea, he is now ready to unveil his own blend of soulful pop rock. James draws influences from a wide range of genres and artists and his engaging guitar melodies complement his distinct vocals and expressive lyrics.

A 3-piece rock outfit with a difference; This Brighton/Tunbridge Wells based trio have achieved a definitive rock sound and developed impressive songwriting ability in the time it takes most bands to choose a name. The Clockworks sound is innovative and current and whilst they quote influences ranging from Coldplay to Fall Out Boy to Muse, they've carved out a sound of their own. The lyrics are sincere and the music is catchy without being petulant or tedious. Frontman Joshua Renton has a unique voice that leaves you aching for more with each high note.Their debut 8 track album, 'Swings and Roundabouts', produced and recorded by the band, is an incredible tribute to their originality, hard work and seemingly endless well of talent. It has the sonic impact typically found on American productions whilst the songwriting has a distinctly British feel. Stand out tracks 'Ring the Bells,' 'Last Days' and 'Fairytales' reveal the band's anthemic side and will get any audience out of it's collective seat. Tracks like 'Always' and 'Roundabouts' show a more understated, emotive side to their brand of rock giving the album commercial appeal on par with bands like The Fray and OneRepublic. Their live performances give you the overwhelming feeling that they love being on stage together and couldn't be doing anything else. Shows are slick, captivating and seemingly effortless. They're the new kids on the block who have achieved an impressively professional sound both live and in the studio. Their sights are set high and they want to achieve as much as is humanly possible. World domination is not entirely off the cards.