The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 22nd July 2015
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Headline Act: Alex Beharrell
From performing in a West End musical to backing singing for the great Paul Weller, Alex is a diverse powerhouse vocalist who also writes his own equally diverse songs. "I like to write songs in the moment so expect some songs to be slow with a deep meaning then suddenly a fast paced catchy upbeat tune. But all my tracks tell a story". You can expect any of his shows to be full of energy and heart. When it's all said and done you'll leave tapping your toes or humming to his catchy hooks.
His recent EP 'Mannequin Man' is his first concept EP telling his story of breaking the mould against odds and setting a course to be yourself. With heavy influence from Frank Turner this EP is proof that his songwriting is ever evolving.
Lui Peng
The Shutdown
From first beginnings in Crowborough, The Shutdown was formed by three mates keen to develop themselves as musicians. Starting in their early teens they began to write, cover and enjoy playing music together. The band is composed of Jed Long (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Danny Jackson (Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals) and Stephen Pugh (Percussion). After signing to Alati Records, they found success with their first single “Lights On”, which was distributed internationally on iTunes, Spotify and many other online retailers. Since then they have taken on new influences from bands such as Bombay Bicycle Club, The Maccabees and Two Door Cinema Club. Bringing with it a new direction, their most recent EP “Rise” shows off a variety of tracks with a new found style that they translate onto the acoustic stage.
Gronk
Raised by pack animals in the south, Gronk was subsequently stationed in the Home Counties where he studied for A-Levels in navelgazing before escaping to London. He found moderate success with gothic psych-rock band Carnival of Souls in the early noughties, before meeting near-indifference at a handful of solo gigs in Brixton. A trip to the US followed, during which he discovered the marimba and returned to form the Body Doubles, a shambolic rock 'n' roll act currently limping around London's sawdust venues. Gronk writes folk and rock songs bolstered by a healthy dose of gallows humour, and appears tonight with Body Doubles lead guitarist Claud "the musket" Musker.
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