Self-taught musician and songwriter; I’ve probably picked up some bad habits but at least I can call them my own. I love performing and have always enjoyed playing my own compositions and songs rather than covers. I’m influenced by a vast array of artists, from the likes of Kendrick Lamar to Ben Howard. My music electric, but played with some delicate and clean sounds. I’m the third edge of the band Pyramids and weave into a few other projects as writer and frontman. I hope you come lend me your ears, thank you.
The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Tuesday 19th July 2016
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Headline Act: Parkhurst
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Parky is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and producer who got his start right here at The Grey Lady music lounge. from here he has performed all over Europe and the UK include a number of small intimate house shows in Paris, Brussels and Rotterdam. In 2017 he performed over 250 gigs including a number of sets at some of Glastonbury festival's most exclusive backstage bars.
Kieran Draper
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Ava Deighton-Smythe
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Ava Deighton-Smythe is a 14 year old singer/songwriter, currently attending Sutton Valence School. She has been playing piano for the past nine years and has been writing her own music since she was 11. Her main influences include – Ed Sheeran, Adele, The Cinematic Orchestra, Lana Del Ray and Bastille. Her solo set includes her own written music as well as an alternative cover and is delighted to be performing her debut at The Grey Lady.
(TBC) Jennifer Lee Ridley
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To be confirmed.
Emotive songstress, Jennifer Lee Ridley passionately uses influences of a Romantic folk nature to create poignant and touching music. She has studied in depth the poetic nature of song and has a strong affinity with writers such as William Shakespeare, John Keats and William Blake. More recently she has combined these influences with her own song-writing to create more modern fusions whilst carefully retaining the purity of the lyrical content. Her dark warm vocals combined with her individual folk sound mirrors the poetic lyrics which explore the many facets of emotions.
This has had a profound effect on her own songs which she continues to develop and enhance through working with other composers, musicians and writers locally and in London. She feels strongly that collaborating is an important part of growing and building an understanding of the nature and the impact of poetry and prose on music.
She is currently working on and arranging an album which she is hopes to bring out in 2014.
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Website by Depth of Focus Ltd. Other photos © Michael Houghton and respective owners.
The rest © 2009-2013 Paul Dunton.