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The Grey Lady Music Lounge, Wednesday 5th February 2020

Headline Act: Matt Falloon

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The music of former Smoke Feathers singer Matthew Falloon has been compared to Paul Simon and Jackson Browne by Uncut magazine, his songwriting has been praised as "exceptional" by Maverick magazine, and BBC Radio 2's Janice Long says he is "brilliant". His new album Do No Harm has been championed by BBC 6 Music's Chris Hawkins and was named best album of the year so far by The Very Thing blogger Simon Rickards. An accomplished guitarist and singer, Matthew has performed live on national TV and radio, toured the UK, Europe and the Caribbean, and played live with Dodgy, Natty, Shura, Blue Rose Code, Hiatus, Samantha Whates and Charlene Soraia. You can find his music on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon and Apple Music.

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Chasing Shadows

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Leo&Tingley are Chasing Shadows, a newly formed acoustic duo from East Sussex. Charlotte Tingley can most often be found at her piano, performing heart-rending covers and originals and covers. Her gentle, melodious tones can turn to powerful ballards in a moment. When not doing music, Charlotte's passion is in film, while finding the time to manage an independent cinema in St Leonards, Kino-Teatr. Leo Snook is a reformed rocker who has returned to his folk and acoustic roots in the last few years. Main guitarist for the band, he combines rock, folk and jazz influences into his playing and singing. His writing is almost exclusively sad songs about the sea. Their joint sound is still very new, but they hope to win crowds over with their unique sound, blend of styles and sides enjoyment of what Chasing Shadows do.

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Rattlesnake Hearts

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Rattlesnake Hearts formed during Summer 2015 built around frontman / guitarist / singer / songwriter Rob Collis & guitarist / percussionist James Cassidy. Following two excellent albums & many memorable gigs with his first band "Mosquito" Rob moved into writing & recording new material drawing inspiration from classic '70's West Coast artists including Tom Petty, Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Byrds, JJ Cale & The Eagles. JC toured extensively for many years as guitarist with Detroit Rock 'n' Roll icon Suzi Quatro & also legendary UK Classic Rock band Wishbone Ash. Previously based in Los Angeles JC played countless live shows + TV, radio & recording sessions around the world. The guys' love of Americana & music by The Beatles, The Stones, AC/DC, Fleetwood Mac + latter day heroes such as The Black Crowes, Ryan Adams & others brought them together to form Rattlesnake Hearts. With an ''Unplugged'' acoustic album “Recording The Rain” + a rockin’ electric album “Rattlesnake Hearts” recently mixed & mastered the band are planning release dates, further live radio sessions & showcase gigs…

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