The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 25th January 2012
This is a past event.
Headline Act: David Mumford
David began songwriting in 2001 on a trip around the world, with a 6-chord songbook and cheap guitar as his tools and only companions. Alas, the boybands were dead and gone, so he turned instead to the likes of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and The Beatles to show him the way. In the years since, David has played gigs all over the South-East, establishing himself as a regular at the Grey Lady with his unique blend of acoustic roots, blues and folk music. He released his debut album ‘Bonfire Music’ in 2013, his EP ‘Be Back Soon’ in 2014, and his homemade album ‘Night Moves’ in 2015. You can download all his music online for free!
FØNX
FØNX studied music at The Brit School and has been on his musical journey since, writing and producing his music and gigging around London, South East and playing festivals including Barn on The Farm, LeeFest, Cornbury Festival and Isle Of Wight Festival. With previous songs played by Huw Stephen's Radio 1 and Tom Robinson Radio 6 and support from BBC Introducing, FØNX has taken a new musical direction over the last year.
Having signed to Intune Addicts (Management) & ATC (Booking) and with more collaborations to follow, FØNX has recently been in the studio recording new material with Grammy Award-Winning Producer Tommaso Colliva (Muse).
FØNX debut single 'Hit Me Hard' is now available on all digital platforms and Hit Me Hard EP is now available to purchase as limited edition exclusively at FØNX shows.
Influences include - Frank Ocean, D'angelo, Kanye West, Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and many more.
Josie Lee
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!
The Fufkins
The Fufkins are a three piece from Kent and Surrey featuring singer/guitarist/songwriter Matt Carr, electric/double bass player Mark Sykes, and Andy Phillips drums/percussion. The Fufkins write thoughtful pop songs, citing influences such as Neil Finn (Crowded House), Difford & Tilbrook (Squeeze), Aimee Mann, and Richard Hawley, among others. The Fufkins are regulars on the Kent and Surrey live, and folk music scenes, playing both acoustic and electric sets. The band have supported the likes of The Blockheads, Modern English, Davis Lindley Mullan (Stackridge), and most recently the great Boo Hewerdine. The Fufkins were featured at the 2015 Tunbridge Wells Local & Live festival. The Fufkins' old school instrumental track "Vincent" has been used as the theme tune for "Pienaar's Politics" on BBC Radio 5 Live since 2012 - listen out for the Fufkins on your radio every Sunday morning at 10am!
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