Rita Payne's debut album 'Stories from a Suitcase' is available to download now from iTunes via: www.ritapaynemusic.com

"Stories from a Suitcase is an assured set of songs, delivered with panache. It's hard to credit this is a début recording, the songwriting is that good." R2 Magazine 2013

A truly unusual sound, great harmonies and phenomenal guitar work.” Andy Kershaw, BBC Journalist 2013

"...their delicate harmonies work beautifully; The subtle musical backdrop working in perfect tandem with the breathtaking vocal interplay and well-written lyrics. I predict a great future for this Rita Payne." Alan Cackett, Maverick Magazine 2013

"...the best opening act I've ever had..." - Rod Picott 2012

"Incorporating progressive bluegrass accents and haunting country influenced melodies, Lincolnshire band Rita Payne emit an Anglo-American sound that has never been more popular." - Olly Cromack, 'Blog on the Rails' 2013

"An intriguing acoustic duo capable of 
effortlessly producing intricate guitar work 
and faultless vocal harmonies as well as 
powerful hooks that linger on with you.
Rita Payne have perfected the art of 
making each song individual and unique 
using limited, but certainly interesting 
instrumentation. Make sure you catch these 
two, you’ll be glad you did."

"Rita Payne have brought some sunshine to my life" - David Burns, BBC Introducing Humberside 2012

"...shit hot..." - A Drunk Guy 2012

"Only gigging since early this year, Rita Payne have built up a glowing reputation centered in Doncaster, but are now rapidly spreading further afield. Their sparse instrumentation, faultless vocal harmonies and powerful hooks makes each song individual and unique. They create a potent amalgam of blues, bluegrass, deep south country and british folk which is distinctive, hugely enjoyable, and at times genuinely quite breathtaking" Doncaster Folk Festival - 2012

Hands Off Gretel are a 4-piece alternative rock band, formed late 2014 in South Yorkshire, UK.

The band emerged from a music venture and friendship between singer/songwriter Lauren Tate and guitarist Sean McAvinue. Following a tumble down the stairs at rehearsal and a few broken bones (literally!) the pair started a new band together, with Lauren moving onto rhythm guitar the pair wrote songs inspired by their joint love of 90’s bands. Joined by Danny Pollard on bass and Laura Moakes on drums, the four came together for the first time in October 2014 to breathe life into a collection of songs written by Lauren. Harnessing a raw, dynamic energy and channelling it through songs that really get stuck in your head, H.O.G. is a band you have to see.  

The band’s front woman, Lauren, takes her inspiration from “ballsy women” fronting punk/grunge bands.
“I am always searching for female singers with integrity and attitude who don’t rely on over-sexualised imagery to sell their music, but they are hard to find. So I set about creating music that I wanted to listen to and couldn’t find, unless I looked back 25 years! I’m sure there are others who also want to hear this music.”

It’s a daring leap into a 90’s alternative sound that sees Lauren following her true musical ambitions, resisting the easier routes to success that have been offered. With YouTube views now approaching 2M and a social profile of over 20k followers, her incredible vocals are evident for all to see & hear. Hands Off Gretel has a solid platform to get their new music out.

The band launches in February 2015 with 3 free download tracks, a new video and a series of live dates, which will be built upon in the coming months. The band’s first gig will be Sat 7th March at the Barnsley Rock & Blues Club. Keep up to date with the band and sign up to the online newsletter here… www.handsoffgretel.co.uk 


Hard Rock / Metal band hailing from Sheffield UK.

Empty Yard Experiment (dubbed EYE) was formed in 2006 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Categorizing the band’s sound has often eluded critics – spanning from alternative and progressive metal, to instrumental/post-rock. 

EYE have built an impressive live portfolio over the years, including UK club tours, the HRH Prog festival in Wales, and high-profile opening spots for Metallica, Evanescence and Anathema in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

Their influences range from bands such as TOOL, Karnivool and King Crimson, to Porcupine Tree, Alice In Chains and Mogwaï. With members hailing from Serbia, Iran, the UK and US, this versatile group of musicians has genuine multinational appeal. 

EYE are currently in the process of finishing their third album, which features UK prog giants TesseracT's Jay Postones on the drums and Voices From The Fuselage's Dale Gorham on bass.

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