The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 31st July 2013

Stray Dogs are an indie, big sound, fashionista rock band from Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Having successfully made the transition from acoustic two piece to full five piece electric band, they've been blowing people away with their energetic and soulful shows. Dressed to within an inch of your life their music reflects this image. Fast, furious, razor sharp with one eye on the road ahead at all time! Coming from all walks of life these five young men have been thrown together from an assortment of bands and solo projects. They all have a similar goal which is to convert the unconverted to their cause.....Stray Dogs!  Stray Dogs are in the early stages of what WILL prove to be a glistening career. Hold on to your sta press!

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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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Emily began writing and performing her music whilst living in Southeast Asia in 1994. Under management in 1998, Emily toured the UK with her band, supporting some big names but remaining unsigned. Virgin Records, Arista and Universal were in communications with Emily's management company regarding her future; however the group sadly disbanded before a deal could be made. Emily continued to write music as she trained to become a nurse, but it was only after an adult gap year in 2009 that she rediscovered her deep passion for performing music and returned to the stage.

Emily now works as a professional solo musician around the South East and can be heard putting her original spin on popular songs of the past fifty years in many of Kent's finest venues. Her original music is sophisticated and original, yet Emily aims to always make it accessible- it appeals to every age group imaginable. Emily likes to experiment with a raw, folk guitar sound, while creating a haunting atmospheric vibe through the use of harmony and effects pedals. Her two albums are available to purchase online.

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Poppy Hopson is a seventeen year old folk singer/songwriter, hailing from Sevenoaks, Kent. Poppy’s songs have a magical quality; captivating audiences with her mature, breathy tone; you feel you are transported back to the days of just the artist and their guitar. Poppy has gained a great reputation thanks to gigs at the reputable Grey Lady, leading to all her songs being played on the prestigious BBC Kent introducing and one on Radio 6 where in 2014 Poppy’s single “You’re so green” was named record of the week.

With help from Tom Williams, Dan Clews and Paul Dunton, Poppy has recently released an EP. She is incredibly grateful for all her supporters, and will continue to perform and make music.

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