The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 9th June 2010

Singersongwriter Bella Mckendree, formerly known as Annabel Durnford, has been writing and performing for 3 years. Bella’s musical style is acoustic and soulful. Bella’s influences are Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, Einaudi, Cat Stevens, Elliott Smith, Joan Baez, Tracy Chapman, Alicia Keys and Bon Iver. Bella brings her experiences and memories into her songs. Her recent headline performance at The Grey Lady was described by Paul as ‘truly breathtaking’ Volunteering in East Africa 2 years ago provides Bella with much inspiration and energy to compose. Having been to Cardiff University to read music and dropped out Bella is now going to Brighton Institute of Modern Music.

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Tunbridge Wells-based singer/songwriter Markus Holler has been playing music since he was 10 years old. Having played in bands since the age of 14 in recent times Markus has performed solo. These days, however, he is gradually building a circle of musician friends and it is with these players that Markus performs more often. Playing guitar is Chris Gussman and playing drums is Andrew Morley. Influences include "Tom Petty, Dylan, The Allman Brothers, Drive By Truckers and about a million others". There is no shortage of inspiration as Markus spends his daytime dealing in - and listening to - rare vinyl records. Markus, Andrew and Chris have each played live and recorded for many years and hope to perform together much in future.

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Ollie gave his first public performance as a Cub Scout aged 8. The only way was up. Equally at home with piano or guitar he has been performing covers in his distinctive vocal style for a number of years. Having spent the last year or so writing his own material he is keen to get out there and try it out on the unsuspecting public. His music is influenced by artists such as John Mayer, Bruce Hornsby and Jason Mraz.

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Local to Tunbridge Wells but originally from the West country, Mairi Neeves brings her own brand of melodic rootsy folk to the stage. She enjoys close musical collaboration with her husband Tim, whom she describes as a "real deal" creative force. Their songs focus on issues close to the human heart, weaving together hope and resilience, love, and redemption with close harmonies, piano and guitar. Enchanting vocals, great tunes, and a warm vibe make this a show not to be missed.

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