The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Sunday 11th July 2010

With a sound described as 'Thom Yorke meets John Lennon', Tunbridge Wells based Sevenscore deliver a dynamic rock/pop sound brimming with edginess and thought provoking lyrics and melodies. Alfie Noakes, Mark Cooper and Martin Lucas formed the band in 2002. Following the recording of their album, 'Safe and Dry' in 2003, performances have included the Tunbridge Wells Forum, the 'Gazastock' festival, 'Music on the Meadow', and two consecutive nights at the 'Hop Farm Fireworks Extravaganza' (attended by over 10,000 each night!) In mid 2006 Sevenscore was joined by Ollie Nicholls and shortly afterwards the band won a place in the final of the kmfm battle of the bands. Following this, the song 'Smile' topped KMFM's local music chart and recieved airplay. Sevenscore gave a memorable headline performance at this year's 'Local & Live' festival and 2009 has seen the band expand to a 5 piece line up with Steve McCormack joining on Guitar/vocals and Paul Dunton on keys. Sevenscore are directing their focus on performing and recording new material which is due for release in the coming months.

A lifelong lover of music, Chris has been writing and performing his growing collection of thought provoking songs for almost 3 years, following earlier appearances in a range of cover bands and as a solo performer. Recently described as an "inspiring modern day troubadour", a "distinctive talent" and a "rare gem indeed", Chris pens lyrics of real substance and meaning. His songs touch on themes and experiences that people can genuinely relate to and captures the attention of his audience from the very first note whether you are listening to him live or from any of his CDs. From passionate and reflective finger picking ballads through to angry, driving protest songs, Chris' songs will get under your skin because they are from the heart. His album is entitled "Under the skin, from the heart".

Local songstress Josie Lee has established herself as one of the leading female artists at the Grey Lady. Her haunting vocals carry a unique pure tone that is full of atmosphere and feeling. She has produced a distinct medley of contemporary, melodic songs with influences such as Jeff Buckley, Tori Amos, Joni Mitchell and Nirvana. She originally started out as a solo artist playing regularly at various local Tunbridge Wells venues and has performed here at the show previously as a duo. Josie started university at Falmouth in late September 2008 where she is reading English and creative writing although she fully intends to keep her songwriting and singing ticking along in the process!

‘Architect Effect’ are a four piece band based in Tonbridge, Kent. The boys are all in their last year of the 6th form at the Judd School and they are aged between 17 and 18. The band have been together for a year and have been experimenting with their genre, finding that despite doing several gigs at the forum they did not feel at home with the heavier rock sound of the venue. Recently the boys have turned their attention to playing acoustic music with a much more relaxed sound to it. Writing some new songs and also altering some of their old songs to fit the acoustic genre, the band now has a number of original songs and also a selection of covers under their belts.

‘Architect Effect’ are currently in the process of recording a few of their own songs, and hope to get CDs with their music made available to people in the local area. They are also playing as many gigs as they can to increase their experience. After finishing school for the last time in June, the boys hope to focus on recording and doing as many gigs as possible at venues like The Grey Lady so that their music is heard by a wide range of people across the area. The boys have hopes of doing a small tour of Britain later this summer.