Americana
Edwina Hayes
Supported by Luke Sharples
Edwina Hayes numbers Michael Parkinson and Bob Harris among her fans. Her beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-americana. She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her 'the sweetest voice in England'.
Her cover of Randy Newman's Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over two million plays on YouTube.
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Gretchen Peters
Gretchen Peters is a singer-songwriter who is critically acclaimed by press and fans alike. She's written hits for Martina McBride, Etta James and Neil Diamond amongst others. She has also won the Country Music Association Song Of The Year award.
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A Mr Kite Benefits event.
Eddie and Frank Thomas
Eddie and Frank Thomas return to The Met sharing stories from the American South, filtered through the hearts, minds and eyes of two ageless baby boomers from Mississippi. Their music "has the feel of a scrapbook stored in the attic,"...and their lyrics "have a timeless ability to melt a romantic's heart."
Po'Girl
Po'Girl have become one of the most successful bands ever to emerge from Canada, weaving a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit & soul.
These urban minstrels pen harmony drenched melodies you'll find yourself humming, wowing audiences across the globe with their powerful, passionate and spirited live show.
Richmond Fontaine and Richard Buckner
Supported by Peter Bruntnell
A veritable Americana feast with full sets from Richmond Fontaine in duo format (featuring Willy Vlautin and Dan Eccles) and Richard Buckner with an opening set from Peter Bruntnell.
A Mr Kite Benefit.
Eliza Gilkyson
Eliza Gilkyson returns with songs about the exuberant nature of love and life with meditative tunes about the world's rich mysteries. Her new album, Roses at the End of Time, has been described as "a strong, mature work that's also fresh, confident, and full of passion "
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"lush and passionate... edgy lyrics with piercing imagery"
New York Times
A Mr Kite Benefits event.