The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 30th June 2010

The Charlie Rivers Band, combine catchy melodies and intertwining vocal harmonies that simply refuse to leave your head, with songs that range from the blissfully acoustic to the all out rock 'n' roll!

One time solo singer/songwriter Charlie Rivers has witnessed an entirely natural and organic growth in his music which started when he enlisted the help of local guitarist Steve McCormack to join him in some acoustic shows. The duo became joined at the hip and it was not long before they produced the debut album “1⁄4 2 3” in late 2008. After the release of the Album it was evident that live a fuller sound was required, this came in two forms - bassist Jamie and later, drummer Ashley Rushman.

Since finalising the line up, CRB have had an incredible 12 months, including two sell out shows at The Royal Victoria Hall and Trinity Theatre. Another 2009 highlight saw the boys support Maddness, Mutya Buena and Skye Edwards (Morcheeba) aboard HMS Belfast at the launch party for the Busking Cancer charity.

2009 finished on a high as CRB spent 3 weeks in California, playing intimate acoustic shows in venues such as Lestats (San Diego), Biscuits & Blues (San Francisco) and the prestigious Viper Room (Los Angeles). The tour was a great success and has only given them a taste of what will follow.

We are now only weeks from the release of the debut album as a band, Tender Chaos. The Band are holding a launch for this album at the Royal Victoria Hall, (Tunbridge Wells, 8th May) and would love everyone to come and listen to what promises to be a cracking album. See www.charlierivers.co.uk for ticket information.

In the space of only 11 months, The Charlie Rivers Band has morphed from the ‘hear- a-pin-drop’ sounds of one man and his guitar, to an uncompromising full band musical experience. Playing sell out gig after sell out gig in the UK and around the world, audiences soak up Charlie’s sensitive lyrics, supported by his band who never fail to provide breathtaking harmonies and stunning charismatic performances. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the real deal!

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The Danny Kyle duo are Kent-based singer/songwriter Danny Kyle accompanied by Pete Shaw on double bass. Danny plays finger-picked acoustic guitar and sings from the heart. His clean-picking guitar style mixes great bluesy melodies with touches of folk, county and jazz. Danny has several televison and radio apperances to is name and is currently working on his second solo album.

His discography to date includes his debut album entitled ‘Easy Street’. Other releases include collaboration with The Nicky Moore’s Blues Corporation entitled ‘Hog on a Log’. Danny’s varied influences include J.S. Bach, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, H-Villa Lobos, Paco Pena, Julien Bream, Bill Withers, Robert Johnson, BB King, Tom Waites and many more…

With influences such as modern day artists; Ben Folds, Anthony & The Johnsons, Burt Bacharach and composers such as Barber and Rachmaninov, Kent based singer-songwriter Paul Dunton offers something unique! Paul’s music is best described as a captivating fusion of popular contemporary and classical. He composes and performs both instrumental pieces and songs. He is due to provide the soundtrack for an upcoming international film release. For smaller intimate shows Paul (piano/vocals) performs with along side his quartet know as the ‘Crew’. The atmospheric and ethereal live sound features Cello, violins and Flute. Paul is due to release his third album at the beautiful King Charles Martyr Church near The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells on Friday June 11th. That concert will see both Paul giving away a free signed copy of his new album entitled ‘Escapism; to all who come and paul will be performing alongside his ‘full’ crew known as The Paul Dunton Orchestra which comprises a line up of 10 violins, 5 cellos, Flute, Guitar, Percussion and vocalist Fiona Keeler.

Hailing from Sevenoaks, Lo And The Beholds is a singer who, from the style of her music, clearly holds the likes of Regina Spektor, Kate Bush and Laura Marling in high esteem. She started playing music at the age of five and studied classical piano until reaching grade 8 and completing school. An obsessive Beatles fan, she started off playing a range of ‘60s covers before creating her own unique musical style.

Deriving its emotional force from the haunting disjunction between her dark lyrics and upbeat, plucky piano, Lo’s music can sometimes seem a contradiction. From the oom-pah-pah feel of ‘Routemaster Red’ to the understated desolation of ‘The Same’, Lo is a singer-songwriter who can turn the slightest of emotional experiences into a musical one.

Having recently taken part in a local music competition at the Tunbridge Wells Forum it seems that as her confidence grows so do the quality of her performances. Despite having played only a handful of gigs and open mics in the London area, specifically Islington, Lo’s atmospheric vocals need to be experienced live to be fully appreciated!