The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 29th May 2019
This is a past event.
Headline Act: The Gallerys
With over 200 gigs under their belt, they're a seasoned & in-demand live act. With shredding guitar solos, melodic harmonies, cutting bass lines and hard-hitting drum beats, their fierce live shows leave audiences wanting more & more.
Having shared the stage with Louis Berry, Madness, The Sherlocks, Scouting For Girls, The Blinders, The King Blues, The Skints, Dr. Feelgood, Space, Alan McGee and embarking on UK tours with both The Rifles and The Bluetones, and going on a headline UK tour of their own, they are no stranger to huge crowds and quickly sell out their headline shows.
'One of the most promising bands in the country' - Even The Stars
'Their contemporary guitar-driven indie pop is given a '60s vibe thanks to the band's three-piece harmonies that echo iconic British songs from the era' - Fred Perry Subculture
'Vocally, this band are on top of their game, expertly layering delicious harmonies to fill out their retro-pop sound'
RGM Magazine
Lee Willz
Melodic rapper singer-songwriter Lee Willz bringing acoustic music and hip hop together, with gritty verses and soufully sung hooks that are hard to forget.
Find him on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and YouTube.
Thoma
THOMA is the alias of London born singer and songwriter Tom Johnston.
From a young age Tom began singing and writing songs, influenced by artists such as Phil Collins, Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston. Tom, like the artists he grew up listening to wanted to blend powerful vocals with immersive songwriting and cut his teeth playing various open mic nights and gigs at Bars, Pubs and Clubs, where his original material was always met with acclaim.
Tom started to gain a local following and began playing different events and local festivals, where he drew the attention of producer and musician Rees Broomfield and began working at SS2 Recordings in Southend, honing his craft as a vocalist and songwriter, collaborating with various musicians.
Inspired by the wave of electro pop artists such as Troye Sivan, Oh Wonder and Halsey, Tom began to carve a sound that combined his commanding soulful voice with captivating lyrics and ambient electronic flourish.He quickly gained attention on the Southend music scene with various industry professionals now lining up to work with him.
Through his reputation as not just a prolific songwriter and vocalist but also a fun and dynamic performer, Tom was offered a support slot on indie pop band Youth Club’s April Tour, appearing at the O2 Academy Islington and Chinnery’s in Southend. These dates coincideD with the release of his first single ‘Wild Love’, taken from his up and coming EP release in June 2018.
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