The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Sunday 10th July 2011

Goldie Reed has been performing with her 4-piece band since late 2010, regularly appearing around London and the South East. Influenced by musicians such as Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, T-Bone Burnett, Eva Cassidy and Tom Waits, Goldie’s rootsy music has gained a wonderful response from satisfied audiences- “People keep asking when we will have something to release which is so lovely to hear, and we are grateful that everyone has been patient while we make something we are proud of. We are releasing our debut single ‘Bittersweet’ on March 25th at the Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells, and hope everyone loves it as much as us!” says Goldie. Support comes from the Ty Watling Band, and David Migden & the Dirty Words- two brilliant bands that make the perfect addition to Goldie’s performance. Physical copies are available tonight and hold the added bonus of Goldie’s acoustic track ‘Butterflies’. With the first 25 physical singles purchased, you will receive a complimentary cupcake. Goldie and the boys are currently working hard on their debut album that is due for release this summer. “The album is sounding great, but it has meant that we are taking a break from performing- and we love performing so we have been looking forward to tonight for a long time now!” ‘Bittersweet’ will also be available to download from iTunes, and other online retailers on the same day.

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Singer Lindsay Field and Keyboard player Mick Rose have been performing and writing music together for over ten years. They have appeared on numerous radio broadcasts mostly for the BBC, playing live on many occasions and have had their recorded material played on Radio 2. 

Lindsay and Mick have worked as a support act on national tours notably with Paul Carrack and Bill Wyman among others. Lindsay also recently made her debut in London’s West End to great critical acclaim. 

Their two most recent albums offer an interesting contrast of material. 'More Dreams Than Sense' is a collection of cover versions written by artists they particularly admire, such as Gretchen Peters, Don Mclean and Paul Carrack. Their most recent Album 'A Different Game' is an eclectic collection of songs written by Lindsay and Mick all of which are full of passion and highly emotive. 

They have recently been joined by Marianne Hillier Brook on percussion. Marianne has played numerous sessions with many music luminaries and plays regularly alongside legendary bass player Herbie Flowers.

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Worry Dolls met at Paul McCartney’s school of music in Liverpool. Bonding initially due to having the same fiery red locks, what sets them apart is their tongue-in-cheek, honest lyrics and their refusal to sing “cliché love songs”.Described by Bob Harris as "a warm and infectious sound”, Worry Dolls’ music is packed full of sublime harmonies, atop a plethora of varied instruments. Many will have seen them performing at Glastonbury Festival, supporting Joan Armatrading on tour, or heard their music played on Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music. With a strong online following, Worry Dolls have clocked up over 100,000 views on YouTube, and over 85,000 spins on SoundCloud.

With two EPs already under their belt, Worry Dolls have just returned from Nashville where they have been writing with top writers and recording their debut album with producer Neilson Hubbard, to be released in 2016. Since their first EP, Worry Dolls’ sound has grown as their influences have shifted more towards the rootsier sounds of Nashville & the Appalachian mountains – still with a strong UK stamp. In their time together as a duo, they’ve forged something substantially stronger than a hair colour match. A beautiful and captivating result.

“Worry Dolls are phenomenally talented. The Nashville Songwriters Association believes in the group, their songs and their performance ability. Do yourself a favor and put them on your playlist!” - Bart Herbison (Executive Director - NSAI) 

“The brilliantly quirky duo Worry Dolls – a super-shiny beacon of joy in a dreamland far, far away from the persistently ‘regular’ sound of folk that’s flooding the charts right now” - The Huffington Post

“All four songs are absolute gems… stuffed full to bursting with fantastic harmonies” - Maverick Magazine

“Great harmonies and stirring folk-pop songs” - R2 Magazine

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Acoustic singer-songwriter James Kirby tours the UK this spring. Recently returning from a run of concerts in the US & Europe,
his beautiful & melodic songs captivate audiences of all ages and sizes and with his unique style of guitar playing, he is not to be missed!

’Beautifully Done’ -- BBC Introducing

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