Posts by Annabelle Lawrence
Malcolm Packer
Malcolm Packer
Malcolm Packer is a singer-songwriter from Guildford and Surrey Showcase this is only his second outing as a solo artist. For over six years he is the frontman in a popular local covers band, The Serial Thrillers and now one half of the duo Two Trees Down. Malcolm will be performing a selection of his own original songs and some familiar covers. You can listen to his original music on Soundcloud
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Johnny P
Johnny P
Johnny started to learn/dabble with the guitar in early teenage school years and was soon performing at local pubs in his first full amateur rock/pop band around 1972 – playing original material. Various other bands have followed over many many years – on and off, with Johnny playing and singing with an electric or acoustic guitar. Styles ranged from heavy rock, power pop, punk, new wave, pub rock and country blues
Although recently acquiring and learning some electric mandolin, 5 string banjo and ukulele, his preference still remains the trusty acoustic guitar, and with an absolute continued passion for all Country Folk Rock and Blues tunes with harmony vocals
Johnny is now one half of a brand new – Acoustic/Electro Duo – called “WIRES & WOOD” playing that style of music – and currently seeking gigs. Since the other half of “Wires and Wood” is unavailable for this event, he is excited to be performing a selection of some favourite songs for the very first time – flying solo!
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Two Trees Down
Two Trees Down
Two Trees Down is a brand-new duo making their public debut at Surrey Showcase. They are seasoned semi-professional musicians, Malcolm Packer and Alex Lawrence, taking contemporary and classic rock, pop and blues covers and playing them as a duo should, by adding their own twist. They will also be performing some of their own original songs as they move forward. Guildford based, the pair have played in high profile bands – sometimes together – for many years in pubs, clubs and festivals across the South East and in London. Both self-taught musician’s, Alex has perfected his lead guitar skills over 18 years and Malcolm is an accomplished rhythm guitarist with very occasional lead guitar duties… “but only on the easy ones” he says with a smile.
Two singers, two guitarist and two songwriters; Two Trees Down will become a must-see gig on the Surrey live circuit so don’t miss them at Surrey Showcase. You saw them here first.
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Adam Warner
Adam Warner
Adam Warner is a singer-songwriter from Farnham, Surrey. He has been playing the guitar since his early 20s and will be performing an acoustic set today. Adam’s passion is singing, but his other love is his Personal Training business, where he helps people to achieve their fitness goals. Adam’s musical influences are eclectic – he loves classic rock and metal, particularly the work of Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Doors, Motley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and Tenacious D, but more recently enjoys listening to Shawn James, Matt Andersen and Oasis. Adam’s original songs are from the heart and you can hear that in his lyrics. Adam began taking singing lessons earlier this year with A Touch of Musicality and has really enjoyed learning new skills and discovering different vocal techniques. His vocal lessons have also inspired him to take up piano lessons, which Adam will be starting in September. Adam will be performing two original songs today, as well as a cover of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds recent hit, ‘Dead in the Water’. Adam will also be performing ‘All of Me’ by John Legend with his singing teacher, Phoebe.
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Adina Smallwood
Adina Smallwood
Adina is a versatile singer, who can offer a varied set to entertain all age groups. With warm mellow tones to her voice suitable for jazz and the power and energy for pop, blues and rock’n’roll, this lady has something for everyone.
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We Two Dear Men, by Roland Eve
We Two Dear Men
Set in Pompeii the day before the eruption of Vesuvius, Roland Eve makes a directorial debut this year at Surrey Showcase.
A piece of graffiti has been found in Pompeii which reads “Hic fiumus cari duo nos sine fine sodales nomina si quaeris Caius et Aulus erant” – “We two dear men, friends forever, were here. If you want to know our names, they are Gaius and Aulus.”
This play is a conversation between these two men on the evening before the eruption of Vesuvius which buried the city under 82 feet of ash leaving it hidden and abandoned for hundreds of years. Gaius is planning to seek his fortune in Rome, and Aulus is concerned about signs of impending danger.
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Commuted Sentences, by Daniel Shepherd
Commuted Sentences
A play about commuting and working in London – a dark comedy this year, from Daniel. Daniel Shepherd is a budding playwright from Effingham (“a town renowned for being unremarkable” Daniel writes!). This will be Daniel’s third show performed and he is incredibly excited to put it in front of an audience.
A familiar face on The Nomads stage, you may have seen some of Daniel’s performances – as King Rat in Dick Whittington, Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night and Simon in Hayfever to name but a few!
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Zombie – the musical
Zombie, the Musical
Composed and created by Chris Munroe, “Zombie” is an original musical theatre excerpt about mental health, stigma and the trials of acceptance within society.
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Graham Powell
Graham Powell
Born in London, Graham’s interest in music began when his family relocated to Wales where he studied and played violin in the school orchestra. Graham has been studying guitar, and singing and composing on and off ever since!
One half of duo Pohlman & Powell, and setting up Shed and Cabin Records Ltd in May 2017, the two musicians write, record, publish and produce original music as well as performing live. They currently have an album entered in this year’s Mercury Prize competition – ‘Letting Go – A Year In The Life Of A Broken Heart” which Graham will be bringing to the Surrey Showcase in August this year.
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Oscar Leonard
Oscar Leonard
Oscar Leonard is a close-up magician from Leatherhead in Surrey. He has been performing magic since the age of nine when he discovered is Grandad’s box of tricks. From then on, Oscar has won multiple competitions held at the prestige Magic Circle in London and performs at every opportunity he gets. At the Surrey Showcase, he will present some of his favourite close-up and parlour routines.
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Emily Baum
Emily Baum
Emily Baum is a Comic, Writer and overall silly person. Whether she is performing stand up in your town, hosting a new comedy night, or sharing some new sketch ideas.
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Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Alex is a self-taught musician who has been playing lead guitar in cover bands for over 16 years – various genres including soul, disco and rock. He has played at many weddings, parties and festivals (RIP Guilfest!) as well as corporate functions. While he doesn’t sing in his covers bands much he’ll be doing his own take on some acoustic covers as well as possibly one of his own songs.
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IF?
IF?
Izzy and Feli (IF?) are two 14-year-old singer-songwriters who met at the start of secondary school. They quickly discovered they had a shared love of music and performing. A temporary hold was put on their musical ambitions when Feli had to move back to Germany, at the end of Year 7. When she returned the following year, the girls became best friends and, as soon as they turned 14, applied to their local council for busking licences.
They can be seen most Saturdays in Horsham town centre performing a range of chart-toppers, which they put their own distinctive acoustic and harmony spin on. Between them, they play various instruments, guitar, ukulele, piano (all self-taught), and they are both powerful and engaging singers.
Izzy has had vocal training for the past four years and is currently studying for her grade six exam. She has a naturally powerful and rich voice. Feli, is the more accomplished guitarist of the duo, providing the tune (and the beat), and her voice is just as striking in its purity and clarity, with a strength that completely stands up its own.
Together they create acoustic arrangements that deliver strong melodies and beautifully crafted
harmonies. Who knows what the future holds for IF?
Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @ifquestionmark
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Rory and Sue
Rory Gilbert & Sue Bigmore
Rory attended The Drama Centre London in Chalk Farm in 1967 but did not go into acting – “a Principal said I would be better off writing music!” He has recently come back to songwriting and is currently recording his eighth album! www.rorygilbert.co.uk
For Surrey Showcase, Rory brings with him Sue Bigmore who sings and plays the keyboard. Their set will range from folk to jazz, blues to pop.
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Emyr Thomas
Emyr Thomas
Emyr Thomas is an Epsom based singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist. His passionate style is heavily influenced by two worlds: his father’s deep ties to Welsh rugby anthems, hymns and popular music and his mother’s English eclectic mix of
classical, 80’s Pop and rock anthems. His deft arrangements and songwriting abilities have landed him regular gigs and a recording contract with Crayfish Records.
His personal style is influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Neil Diamond and Twenty-One Pilots. He released his 1st single ‘Conjure
a Flame’ in December 2018 and is currently working on his EP Play Pretend.
@EmyrThomasmusic
Facebook | Instagram: @EmyrThomasmusic
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Adam Coburn
Adam Coburn
Adam is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist originally hailing from Oxfordshire, but now living in Guildford.
Influences range from folk, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Hip hop, abstract experimental electronica and classical roots. (You’ll also spot him in Guildford Jazz Choir on the Main Stage!)
Finding bands has always a struggle and so he decided to go it alone and experiment with looping. This lead to the current project: covering and re-imagining tracks that make his head swim, with a little bit of Ukulele thrown in to break things up.
You’ll find a mix of styles in Adam’s set, as he aims to provide something for everyone.
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Tilly Winford
Tilly Winford
Tilly Winford has appeared in several Nomes Youth Theatre and Nomads shows, and recently appeared in BBC 2’s drama ‘Don’t Forget the Driver’.
Tilly has Cerebral Palsy (CP) but she’s not letting that hold her back! She continues to show the world that disability is no
longer a justifiable barrier to inclusive casting in theatre and television.
“I have a huge passion for performing and feel that there’s not many actors out there with disabilities and I would like to be part of changing this fact. I am determined to continue to show the world that a disability doesn’t change a person inside, and that that person is just as capable of thinking/doing the same things as anyone else. I want to inspire and encourage others with disabilities to get out there and live their lives!”
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Tilly Winford
Bendy Bella and her Dad
Bendy Bella and her Dad
A variety act by the amazing bending Bella, featuring her dad, Matt. Bella has skills in ballet, gymnastics, contortion and they both show amazing acts of strength!
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A Touch Of Musicality presents
A Touch Of Musicality music school
In September 2017, Phoebe Gaydon set up A Touch Of Musicality, expanding on her own music and choir tuition, to offer opportunities to people of any age or ability to learn more instruments & team up with the wonderful teachers. Situated in Godalming, they have a beautiful music studio with three teaching rooms, a beautifully light airy waiting area & performance space. ATOM offers lessons which include Singing, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music Theory, Songwriting & Composition.
At Surrey Showcase, ATOM will present numerous talented musicians during a 30-minute slot.
- Adam Warner
- Emma-Sue Prince
- “I have been singing in gospel choirs for a long time and love it. I am now experimenting with singing jazz. This is my very first jazz solo.”
- Jo Fox
- Jo has always enjoyed singing in choirs and, after being brave enough to sing a short solo in Summer 2018, decided it was finally time to learn how to sing properly. She has been working with Phoebe on a wide range of songs for solo performance and enjoys singing with the Guildford Jazz Choir.
- Jai Tye
- Liz Walker
- Liz joined Godalming and Guildford Jazz Choirs in 2015 and started singing lessons with Phoebe later that year. “My singing has improved so much in four years, so it’s great to be with Phoebe and A Touch of Musicality at the Surrey Showcase.”
- Chelley Wildman
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Chelley is a singer and musician who blends soulful contemporary blues, jazz and rock to create a laidback, uplifting performance. Based in Godalming, her influences range from Led Zeppelin to Ella Fitzgerald. She performs solo, and with several local quartets and choirs in Surrey and Hampshire, including Guildford and Godalming Jazz Choirs.
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- Steven Issac
- A retired Barbershop singer of the last Millenia who has led a family life (3 teenage boys and lovely wife Rebecca) and over the last 9 months been re-taught by Phoebe to be more versatile in a choir and independently more confident in Jazz and popular genre. He has been farming in the Horsley’s all my life, this will be the first time singing solo in the village he grew up in.
- Rhian Alexandra
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Guildford Jazz Choir
Guildford Jazz Choir
Phoebe Gaydon leads three choirs – Godalming Jazz Choir, Guildford Jazz Choir and most recently, Godalming Contemporary Youth Jazz Choir. Each are a small independent groups meeting once a week, sometimes accompanied by Alex Howe, resident pianist.
Jazz, pop, rock, musical theatre… “you name it we’ve got it” & all the arrangements are originally constructed by Phoebe & Alex. The choirs are often to be found at community events in the area including Guildford Fringe Festival and for cocktail hour at Komo, Guildford.
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Guildford Jazz Choir