Boxing Day Special, Thursday 26th December 2013

The Creatures of Habit, well, what can I say?
Singing ditties by night, hunting rabbits by day.
They delve in to dark & mysterious themes
And sometimes things just aren't what they seem
You might recognise them, you may think you know,
You could be a stranger, a friend or a foe
But know one thing, if it's all that you do;
The Creatures of Habit are coming for you...

The Creatures of Habit's influences include Saucy Arabellas, Cheeky Vino & Charlotte Brereton's face!

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Formed in 2010, Kent based folk/country artists The Breretons are set to emerge on the London music scene this year with a string of live dates and a debut album scheduled for release in the Autumn. Born from the ashes of London based rock outfit The Original Sinners, the brother/sister duo Marc and Charlotte are returning to their folk roots, playing heartfelt story telling songs of rare poetic quality. Their haunting harmony vocals are accompanied by Alex Metcalfe (piano), Kirsty Mangan (violin), Jim Cox (drums) and Pete Clements (bass).

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The Jazz singing, Violin playing, Rapper...

Charley is a country girl at heart who grew up on a small Kentish farm but from an early age knew she was born to be a performer.

There may be something about Mary Poppins in Charley's sunny smile but things aren't what they used to be back in the day - when she'd play to a farmyard audience, when the countryside was her stage as she rapped into her broom, when cockerels harmonised with her beautiful vocals and when Henry the Horse was her biggest fan.

Charley now has 'Blue', her violin partner in crime, a true star and sight to behold. With his searing strings, desirable curves and eye-catching outfit, Blue is classically shy at first but soon becomes more and more 'Frisky' as the songs get down and raunchy. He is one of a kind, a violin like no other. If you're not coming for Charley, you gotta see the stud that is Blue. 

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From the North West to the South Coast, settling in London via Australia, Zoe Konez is a force of well-travelled, indefinable acoustica.

As an inimitable guitarist exploring experimental open tunings and innovative playing techniques, Zoe brings us her unique twist of indie-folk. Through sharp lyrical acumen Zoe shares a tender balance of insightful personal introspection and keen observations on life. Her instinctive connection between word sounds and melodic pattern is woven through cross genre, open songwriting styles and delivered through confident command of her instruments – voice and guitar.

Long term friend and drummer Will Connor joins Zoe in a dynamic two-piece line up. Through this unconventional coupling they exhibit an intriguing and surprisingly complete sound, exposing a spacious chemistry between acoustic guitar and drums.

Zoe is passionate about musical collaboration and fostering creativity. She leads inspiring community music projects and showcases up-and-coming artists at her successful acoustic night Stop Look Listen. If you’re lucky you can even catch her all fired up and fronting riot grrl rock band Cat Bear Tree.

Zoe's album 'Fold The World In Two' is to be released in January 2014 on the Big Chill label.

Understated acoustic guitar brilliance & forensic songwriting precision... I've seen Zoe hold an entire room of people enthralled 

Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music 

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Singer-songwriter, Paul Dunton leads his own unique cross-over orchestra providing an atmospheric fusion of alternative and pop with a classical twist. Paul & his Orchestra take influences from varying modern day artists such as Pink Floyd, Elbow, ELO, Turin Brakes, Massive Attack, Damien Rice and contemporary composers such as Samuel Barber, Ludovico Einaudi, John Barry and Hans Zimmerman. The Orchestra performs Paul's own compositions and a varied selection of uniquely arranged standards from a wide range of artists. The line-up of 8 violins, 4 cellos, guitar, flute, bass and percussion accompanies Paul on vocals and piano, joined by his lead vocalists, Charlotte Andrew and Poppy Raine. Paul and his Orchestra regularly perform at concerts, festivals and private events throughout the UK and internationally, including headlining the Theatrium Wilhelmstraße Festival in Wiesbaden, Germany and an 8 state tour of the USA which culminated in a spectacular roof-top performance on top of the New York Strand Hotel. Increased attention and success led to the orchestra being featured on BBC Radio 2 by Joan Armatrading with interviews and airplay of one of Paul's songs, 'Don't Forget'. This led to Paul supporting Joan Armatrading on five occasions during her recent UK tours.

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