artists of the night:

ANDY GRANT - plays an original, rootsy mixture of Blues, Rock and Jazz on guitar, vocal and stompbox. When playing live he incorporates growly vocals, infectious rhythms and guitar skills. Andy's new CD 'Hole in the Sky' has had a fantastic response from fans and press alike, receiving radio play across the south coast from stations such as BBC Southern Counties, BBC Radio Solent, Original 106 fm, Forest fm. - JAKE REID - comes from a young journey of mixed emotions; lust, heartache, vulnerability, jealousy, insecurity and a jumble of God knows what else, and so far that's what he's written about. - JENNY LINDFORS - 'Lindfors's talent goes way beyond second fiddle...her superb voice is well able to emulate her folk heroines' IRISH TIMES ALBUM OF THE WEEK- 4 stars - MONICA ICONICA - has an outstanding voice. With a thirst for every type of music, she has often questioned her own musical identity and found it difficult to just focus in on one genre - so, she just writes and sings what she wants, and if it confuses people then so be it. - ROSELIE - a soulful singer songwriter from London - THE JAY SCOTT PROJECT -    through mutual friends Jay met Simon, a classically trained Flamenco guitarist. They started playing together and before long Simon had recruited two of his other friends, Ben and John, to form the Jay Scott Project. After almost a year of playing some of London's premiere venues such as Ronnie Scott's and The Spitz, The Jay Scott Project were chosen to support Take That on their Beautiful World tour in November and December 2007, playing The NEC in Birmingham, O2 Arena in London, Glasgow's SECC and the MEN Arena in Manchester. One of Jay's loves is poetry, which can be heard in his lyrics as they rise above his captivating hooks and melodies. His music lingers and instantly you lose yourself in an imaginary world of love, passion and fun. Never enough, you roar for more before his deep voice draws you in again.

 

12th POGUE TRADERS

a Pogues tribute band - music that respected the traditions of Irish music and gave it new energy. Music that's passionate, powerful and entertaining. The Pogue Traders' Live Our Live set now includes over 30 songs and instrumentals, every one taken from the albums of the original Pogues. It's a blend of traditional songs discovered and reinterpreted, all of which are guaranteed to create a fabulous, high-energy atmosphere.  

 

16th ...ON STAGE

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