The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Sunday 26th September 2010

Originally formed as a three piece back in 2001, indie rock band Cyrano soon became a foursome with the addition of lead guitarist, Karl Barton. From this moment on, their sound was born. With influences from bands like Pearl Jam and Elbow, Cyrano have crafted a unique blend of thoughtfully written songs, rock guitars and Tom Yorke-esque vocals resulting in a hugely melodic sound. The band are currently recording their second album in Assault and Battery Studios in London. Their first album "I, You, Us, Them" is available to buy on CD and iTunes. The band’s line up is Joe Ackerley on Vocals and guitar, Matt Wilson on drums, Tim Hubbard on bass and vocals, and Karl Barton on lead guitar.

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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!

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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".

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