The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 23rd May 2012

Chiddingstone based duo Ant & Fie are Anthony Vicary (guitar and vocals) and Fiona Keeler (vocals & Piano.)  Anthony was previously the frontman of local indie/rock band ‘Catching Flies'. After five years of rigorous performing all over the southeast it was decided that the band had reached a natural end leading Anthony to put down his electric guitar and explore the acoustic side of rock music. With Fiona joining more recently, this talented duo have fused together to emerge as one of the most talented and highly respected acts at the show here at The Grey Lady. Their breathtaking vocals express creative and thought provoking lyrics coupled with crafted melodies which comprises elements of folk, blues and alternative acoustic rock. The duo enjoyed their radio debut earlier this year with a recent live performance of ‘Tobacco Stained Guitar' on BBC Radio Kent. They have just released their debut EP entitled ‘The Quiet'.

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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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Paul Cheese is the front man of 4th Wall, the loud and up-front indie outfit with concrete in their veins. Now the wild man with three-foot blonde dreads has completed a journey to discover his softer side. He took his acoustic album project on the road with a marathon cycle around the British Isles. Using his skills as a recording engineer – one of his many talents that also include writing and teaching – Paul condensed his studio rig until it fitted on a bike. He then pedalled to the four furthest points of the British mainland, recording the album as he went. He drew inspiration from the locations encountered en route and recorded the performances there and then. ‘A song evokes a place,’ says Paul, ‘Some settings can be uplifting and that influences the sound you make. When you have a big grin, it changes the shape of your voice.’

When he returned from this epic, 2000-mile voyage, Paul had his new album in the bag. Called Just For The Record, it will be launched on 14 January 2013 but exclusive, pre-launch, limited edition CDs will be available at this performance.

To see more of Paul’s journey visit his blog, or visit him on Facebook or at his website.

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Rob Harvey started writing in summer on 2010, taking influences from Brian Eno, Phillip Glass, The Cinematic Orchestra and Peter Gabriel. Band members include Alex Mc’elhinney on the chapman stick, and Tim Hall on the drums. Rob’s early music was written as a project into ambient music using found sounds and atmospherics. Moving now towards the progressive end of music, Rob is currently writing and recording his debut album “Rainsong” which is due out late 2012. 

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