EDDI READER
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Born into a working class Glasgow family, Eddi Reader traveled the well trodden road south to London and eventual fame with the highly popular band Fairground Attraction. Her vocal abilities quickly transcended the norm for factory, big studio pop as she moved on to a solo career. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music's most thrilling and affecting performers. Whilst the perfection of her technique is widely acknowledged, what sets Reader apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience.

Eddi has most recently released (2007) Peacetime on Rough Trade Records, this album follows one of the most successful stages in Eddi's career - the release of her stunning interpretations of the Songs Of Robert Burns. The Robert Burns project saw her awarded an MBE for outstanding contributions to the arts, and also motivated the University of Glasgow to award her with an honorary doctorate in music. Eddi will be joined by the long time musical accompanists Boo Hewerdine on guitar and Irish accordeon maestro Alan Kelly.

TECOMA
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Amira Pyliotis, the musician behind Tecoma, grew up in Melbourne, before a 'sea change' move took her to the desert of Central Australia. With songs born in the desert and shaped in the city, Tecoma's sound defies easy categorisation. Tecoma seamlessly combines styles as jarring and disparate as country, jazz and roots music, with drum and bass rhythms, spaghetti western themes and sampled beats. Amira will be accompanied by electric & upright bassist Lucas Taranto and Sal Kimber on vocal harmonies/ banjo and piano accordion. Tecoma has recently released her new brand new album Home Brew.