The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Tuesday 19th December 2017

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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Duke first picked up the acoustic guitar at the age of 16, and has made a swift rise from amateur guitarist to accomplished singer-songwriter, taking inspiration from artists such as Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and Jake Bugg. In 2013, he recorded his first EP titled ‘The Valley’, with a full backing band, which is available on iTunes and Spotify. In 2014 he recorded ‘Hand in Hand’, his second EP, which is now available in CD format. Having performed at the Pizza Express Music Room in Maidstone, and at the Pheasantry in London, he is now eager to compose more original songs and widen his repertoire. 

Duke recently finished university, and now works in Brighton.

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Derbyshire raised singer-songwriter Hannah Haynes began playing open mic nights and floor spots in London venues such as soho’s 12 bar club during her time at Camberwell college of arts from 2000-2003. She started gigging in 2005 around Cambridgeshire music venues including playing the Cambridge folk festival in 2006. She has supported acts including Jane Taylor and Bic Runga and In Summer 2008 launched her debut EP “The Path We Walk” under her maiden name Hannah Whitehall, bringing together a collection of evocative and carefully crafted songs. Her music is contemplative, aesthetic and honest, characterised by a smooth and unique vocal texture which has been described as ‘musical sunshine’! Life experience, love of nature, friendships and spirituality form the basis of her inspiration. Melodic and folky, Hannah has been likened to female vocalists such as Patti Griffin and Jewel and is influenced by her love of celtic artists including Damien Dempsey and Gemma Hayes.

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Rob Picazo is a Rhythm & Blues singer and guitarist born in Madrid and based in the South East of England. He combines soulful vocals, relatable lyrics and bluesy melodies, all the while influenced by great Soul and Blues performers such as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and Dan Penn. Following a two month trip through the South of the US, filming a documentary about roots music, Rob has played in popular venues throughout Sussex, Kent and London, and opening for great artists such as Gwyn Ashton, Brooks Williams, Martin Harley and Dom Pipkin. His first album, Spanish Moss was released on the 29th of September 2017.

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