Posted on March 26th, 2018 by James Gamble
Multicultural rock ‘n’ roll band ‘Romances’ are the latest addition to our TALENTBANQ roster.
It would be romantic to suggest that in a small bar in Finsbury Park, a Mexican, an Englishman, an English Romani, an Italian and a Swedish Arab could meet and form a band, their only goal to make rock and roll a thing of the present and of the future.
Romances are indicative of what makes their hometown of London beautiful – International multiculturalism, freedom, expression, creation and rock and roll.
Their first mini tour was a great success playing at venues around the UK including Rebellion in Manchester, The Cavern in Liverpool, and The Water Rats in London.
Since then, they’ve playing regular shows in London and building up a steady and loyal fan base working with promoters such as Camden Rocks Presents and Hot Vox.
Check out their profile: Romances
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Posted on March 17th, 2018 by James Gamble
Award-winning harpist Lisa Canny to headline Lost Rivers on May 10
On St Patrick’s Day of all days, it gives us great pleasure to announce that up-and-coming Irish star, Lisa Canny, will grace the stage at Waterloo’s brand new music venue, “Lost Rivers” at Leake Street, on the 10th of May.
A formidable talent and seven-time All Ireland champion on the harp and banjo, she will treat us all to her gorgeous vocals and powerful, traditional folk infused sound, on a night you won’t want to miss!
Address
‘Lost Rivers’ Leake Street
7 Addington Street London
SE1 7RY
*FREE DRINK* on arrival (a pint of lager or soft drink)
7pm Music industry mingling
8pm Bro/sis rock duo Belle Roscoe
9pm (50 min set) Lisa Canny
Doors close 11:30/12pm
For event enquiries: Chloe@Talentbanq.com
For tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/2042540002669660/
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Posted on March 11th, 2018 by James Gamble
TALENTBANQ showcase at Soho House Group’s The Ned
March 19th from 7pm
The Ned, 27 Poultry Lane
Bank
London, EC2R 8AJ
Featuring perfomances by:
Hollie Rogers
Mark Sullivan
Nuala
Joe Slater
Get your FREE TALENTBANQ VIP tickets click here
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Posted on March 8th, 2018 by James Gamble
TALENTBANQ are proud to present live-show phenomenon Dan Owen headlining London’s iconic Jazz Cafe on Tuesday May 29th.
Dan’s latest single ‘Icarus’ is getting a lot of love on the airwaves (listen here)
Dan will be supported by the sensational Joe Slater and Hollie Rogers
Opener, Joe Slater travels down from Liverpool – refusing to provide a biog as he openly declares ” It’s all about the future”.
Holly Rogers has supported acts like Suzanne Vega, Midge Ure, Paolo Nutini and Ralph McTell and is a firm favourite with BBC Introducing.
Book here: https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/dan-owen
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Posted on March 4th, 2018 by James Gamble
Megan O’Neill and Two Ways Home
April 26th, 2018
229 Great Portland Street
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Be the first to see Megan and her band perform tracks from her stunning new album. Not only will you be first to see and hear the new tracks played live, everyone gets a signed copy of the album in advance to take home with one or two extra treats courtesy of Miss O’Neill
Megan O’Neill
Irish-born singer/songwriter Megan O’Neill is one of the most exciting Americana artists on the UK scene. A long-time musician and songwriter, Megan has previously lived in Nashville but now resides full time in London.
She released her debut EP ‘Coming Home’ in May 2015, reaching #1 in Irish charts & was awarded ‘UK EP of the Year’ (W21Music). In February 2017, Megan released a second record with her band ‘The Common Threads’ titled ‘Stories to Tell’ which was recorded at Mark Knopfler’s British Grove Studios with the legendary Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits, Roxy Music, Mark Knopfler) producing.
Megan has had her song ‘Don’t You’ featured on hit ABC TV Show Nashville, three slots at the O2 Arena London for C2C festival, a performance at JJ Abrams’ Oscar Wilde party in LA alongside Gavin James, multiple appearances at the prestigious Bluebird Café in Nashville, Harvest Festival and Nashville Meets London Festival. She has also been twice chosen as one of Time Out London’s Rising Stars (2016 and 2017).
In 2017 Megan was selected as one of the top 8 Americana songwriter’s in the UK and performed at the Americana Music Awards in London. She also spent 2017 touring Ireland, America and the UK and sharing stages with such artists as Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Nathan Carter, Donna Taggart and Victoria Shaw.
In September 2017 Megan set out to write and record her debut solo album with producer/songwriter Zak Lloyd in Nashville. The first single (‘Why I Need You’) was released in October 2017 and the video hit over 100,000 views in less than one month. The second single (‘Ghost of You’) was released January 2018 and has been described as ‘stunning’, and a ‘reminiscent, reflective, country-pop fusion’. The full album is set for release in June 2018.
Live radio appearances and performances include BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio London with Gaby Roslin, 2fm, Today FM with Ian Dempsey, BBC Radio Wales, Marie Crichton’s Country Show on BBC, Nevis Radio, Amazing Radio, Chris Country and many, many more.
If for any reason you are unable to make the concert but wish to have signed advance copy of the CD, this will be posted to you on provision of your address. To arrange please e-mail ray@TALENTBANQ.com
Two Ways Home
Two Ways Home are the songwriters and alt-country/folk duo Isabella Mariee – originally from Vienna – and Lewis Fowler, who grew up in Gloucestershire. Now based in London, the pair have gone from strength to strength since a trip to Nashville inspired a new name and direction for their musical partnership.
In the three years that have passed since the release of their debut EP ‘Wood For Trees’(March 2015), the band have enjoyed radio play across the UK & Europe, toured internationally – sharing stages with artists across the country/Americana spectrum from Phil Vassar to Red Sky July – and have been featured extensively in print publications including Maverick Magazine, Record Collector and The Sun, with the latter describing their sound as “…crystal clear harmonies tinged with melancholy”. Although their live setup is sometimes an acoustic duo or trio, Two Ways Home often play as a five-piece band with Chris Brice (drums), Michael Clancy (electric guitar) and Dominik Told (bass).
Described by The Upcoming as ”unique, unexpected and brilliant”, interest in their music has also led to increasing demand for Two Ways Home as a songwriting team, with other artists turning to the duo to bring their distinctive sound to collaborations and co-writes. Nominated for best country/folk act 2018 by UMA Music they are definitely ones to be watched.
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Posted on March 2nd, 2018 by James Gamble
ReverbNation Discover showcase for Youth Music‘s ‘Give a Gig’ week.
Thursday March 22nd from 7:30pm
Camden Assembly, 49 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AN
A stunning line-up including the winner of Salute Music Makers competition, Fin Henderson, TALENTBANQ’s Liverpudlian Rock’n’Roller Joe Slater and a BBC Introducing favourite,Miles Goodall.
RSVP for entry: http://bit.ly/reverbdiscovermarch
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Posted on February 25th, 2018 by James Gamble
Our Chairman Pablo Ettinger talks to Soho Radio’s Tony Moore about being the Music Manager of Caffè Nero and setting up TALENTBANQ.
Listen to the full interview
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Posted on February 25th, 2018 by James Gamble
Steve Young and Joe Slater at the Hard Rock Cafe
150 Old Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1QZ
Music from 8pm
Free guest list for TALENTBANQ via this link:
Come and join us for a night live music at The Hard Rock Cafe, London!
8.15pm Joe Slater (Presented in association with TALENTBANQ)
This young Liverpudlian with attitude is setting audiences alight. Asked for his story, he says its not about the past it’s all about the future. When you see him, you’ll know what he means.
8.45pm Rebecca Jayne
22 year old Rebecca Jayne released her debut single ‘I Want More’ in July 2016. The single received critical acclaim and made it into the Top 100 iTunes Country Charts. The single was followed by her self titled debut EP which reached the top 40 iTunes Country album charts. Rebecca has spent time over in Nashville playing at various venues including The Bluebird Cafe and Tootsies. She has since been proving her unique talent, capturing audiences in their hundreds with her captivating voice and intricate guitar skills.
9.15pm Steve Young
“A top talent” says Radio 2’s Bob Harris, “Sublime & Beautiful” according to Radio 2’s Janice Long
Steve Young will give an Acoustic performance of songs from the ‘Troubadour’ Album, ‘Little Things’ EP and showcasing new tracks from the forthcoming album ‘A Little North Of Nowhere’.
About Steve Young
Steve Young is a globe-trotting session guitarist, teacher & entertainer turned Singer/Songwriter. Early TV appearances with Lionel Richie & Peter Andre soon led to full time touring duties with world famous artists – most notably ex Savage Garden front man Darren Hayes which took Steve on trips around the world performing at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, Brisbane QPAC, LA Roxy and many more and ending as co-writer on his last album in 2012
Since writing and releasing an EP in 2014 and crowd funded Album in 2016 Steve has performed at The London O2 – Country 2 Country Festival. Time Out London’s ‘Rising Stars of UK Country’ Multiple shows at the Edinburgh Free Fringe, recorded live for Bob Harris’ – Under The Apple Tree Sessions, opened for Carlene Carter (daughter of Johnny Cash’s wife June Carter) as well as opening sets for Broadway Star – Ramin Karimloo, UK Blues Artist – Jo Harman, Brit Award winner Tom Odell (Help Refugees) as well as many solo gigs around the UK
In Jan 2017 he released his 3rd single from the ‘Troubadour’ album – a remixed & remastered version of ‘In My Dreams’ which has enjoyed radio play around the world including BBC Radio 2, Radio Caroline, Chris Country Radio and 100’s of community / online stations
During Jan/Feb Steve drove over 5000 miles touring as Caffe Nero’s ‘Artist Of The Month’ playing at over 30 stores from Scotland down to Portsmouth. 2017 Festival appearances have so far included: The Cornbury Festival, Buckle & Boots Country Festival, TogFest and the Folk On The Dock Festival on Liverpool’s Albert Dock. In Nov 2017 he performed “Trembling Heart’ live on Radio 2 to 7m listeners
In May 2017 another Pledge Music Target was successfully hit and ‘The Great North Road EP’ produced by Justin Johnson snd featuring some of the UK’s hottest musicians was released as a ‘white label’ in August 2017.
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Posted on February 24th, 2018 by James Gamble
Caffè Nero in association with TALENTBANQ
March 1st 7:30pm *FREE ENTRY*
The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD
Hosted by Tony Moore
Watch the UK’s most talented unsigned artists and one rather well known Canadian musician for this special tribute gig to the history of The Bedford and its past in helping to discover some of the UK’s most exciting musicians such as Ed Sheeran, Paolo Nutini and James Morrison.
Bobby Bazini – a French Canadian musician, Bazini’s first single “I Wonder” stayed eight weeks on the Top 3 of ADISQ. His debut album Better in Time debuted at No. 4 on the Canadian Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the CRIA with over 80,000 copies sold. Warner Music Group acquired the rights to his album, and it is now distributed in 35 countries. In 2011, Bazini was nominated for two Juno Awards.
Bobby will be in London doing some song writing and has agreed to do this special showcase as a tribute the role The Bedford has played in discovering new music talent.
This is a rare opportunity to hear Bobby performing in a very intimate venue whose sound system is recognised as being one of the best to be found anywhere in London.
Hollie Rogers Music – Hollie is the Caffe Nero Artist of the Month in February and can be heard every afternoon playing in Caffe Nero for 15 minutes. Hollie Rogers is a London based singer, songwriter and guitarist with an incredibly powerful voice. Her live performances consistently receive outstanding reviews, with regular reference to the level of honesty in her lyrics and songs. With the backing of BBC Music Introducing and two stunning studio albums under her belt, Hollie has supported acts likeSuzanne Vega, Midge Ure, Paolo Nutini and Ralph McTell. Often playing with a full backing band or as a duo with double bass, and performing with notable candour, her live shows are not to be missed.
As of 2018, Hollie is working closely with #TALENTBANQ and her music is playlisted in all Caffè Nero stores worldwide. Last year, Hollie’s fan base came together to crowdfund a new release through Kickstarter. ‘The Body To Ground EP’, produced by 4-time Grammy-nominated James McMillan, features Thomas Holder on double bass, with Mark Edwards (Katie Melua) on piano, and is available to stream now on iTunes and Spotify.
Si Connelly Brighton based singer-songwriter Si Connelly released his debut album Youth // War // Joy in 2016 under the West One Music label. Produced by Chris Potter (The Verve, Blur) and Dom Morley (Amy Winehouse, Adele). The album features tracks ‘Hurt You’, which attained lead sync rotation with ITV & Fox, and Lights, which has received over 3 million plays worldwide so far.
Ever prolific, Si got back to work in early 2017, releasing self-produced single ‘Lion House’ via his own Dead Rabbit label. Lion House gained BBC Introducing backing and received national radio plays, including backing from Amazing Radio and Richer Unsigned.
Si has spent years touring and recording as a solo artist and continues to push forward. Si is also in the Brighton band Goldbirds.
Lots Holloway Multi-instrumentalist Lots Holloway writes and produces catchy indie-pop tunes. Her talent for song writing shines through in clever lyrics, strong melodies and memorable songs that manage to stay with you long after you first hear them.
Based around live instruments (drums, guitar and bass) with clever layers of sounds from the freaky and psychedelic end of the spectrum. All this adds up to something truly fresh and original, and a live show from Lots Holloway is just as compelling.
RSVP via our Facebook event here
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