Singers and songwriters in Leicester
This page is about singers, solo artists and singer/songwriters in Leicester.
On this page you will find links to artist profiles, news, links to latest releases.
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18th January 2014
Midlands singer heads for US tour
Photo Philip Vernon
On 1st March, Guy Jones will be touring with Nashville singer/songwriter Mike Mentz and New York based singer/songwriter Emily Forst. Cities they will be hitting include: New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Chicago, St.Louis, Milwaukee, Madison, Kansas, Denver, Salt Lake City, LA, Sacramento, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. Overall they will have over 30 dates on the tour.
The US tour will be followed by a UK tour after playing festivals in the summer. When Guy is back in June, he will be touring with Emily Forst here in the UK.
Guy Jones performed in Leicester at the Musician on 4th January 2014. There is a video of one of his songs on YouTube. Philip Vernon was there to photograph the set and you can see pictures on Philip Vernon’s Facebook page.
All this touring is in promotion of Guy’s debut EP Sunday morning light – mastered by Christian Wright (who has worked with Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Blur and Keane to name a few.)
Guy Jones will be recording a new acoustic EP in New York, due for release towards the end of summer.
Find out more about Guy Jones on Facebook
10th October 2013
Matt Henshaw
Matt Henshaw performs in Leicester – see his web site for gig dates.
Find out more about Matt Henshaw from his web site | Follow him on Facebook.
7th October
Check out this singer: George Simpson, who is appearing at the Glastonbudget Auditions at the Shed on Tuesday 9th October
1st July
ArtsIn announces Singers of Distinction shows for 2013.
Artist agency ArtsIn Productions Ltd. today announced its 2013 series of showcase concerts to feature top local singers and songwriters.
See our page about Singers of Distinction 2013 | Read the reviews of the Singers of Distinction shows.
14th June
Alex Van Roose
Songwriter, singer and band front man Alex Van Roose made a rare solo appearance at The Shed tonight. Singing some of his own songs and the odd cover for good measure, Alex’s set was delightful, demonstrating that we is one of the best songwriters in Leicester and a fine singer. His band, Midnight Wire, has a album which will be launched soon.
See also:
obsUnplugged for singers and acoustic acts
Our page on open-mic and acoustics nights