Acoustica
Friday 8th - February 2008
KIT HOLMES
With Ruth Wilde on double bass
Kit Holmes has already established herself as one of the rising acoustic stars on the UK music scene following the release of her debut album 'Seeing You' which features the legendary double bass player Danny Thompson. She has recently performed at the International Guitar Festival, Purcell Room, London and the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain, on the Wirral, as well as touring extensively with the UK's virtuoso jazz/blues guitarists, John Etheridge.

The Observer likened her music to Nick Drake and Macy Gray, and both Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw have featured Kit on their BBC shows. She was asked to give a master-class at Paul McCartney's LIPA and to play for the Honorary Doctoral Ceremony for Andy Kershaw and Bill Bryson at the University of Leeds.

Kit's sultry vocals and extraordinary guitar playing have established her as a unique performer. Her second album, Catch The Echo, has just been released and received a 5 star review from the UK roots magazine Maverick.

The Observer - 'full of warmth…an absolute delight'
Irish Evening Herald - 'a magnificent guitarist…beautiful instrumental tracks'

www.kitholmes.co.uk


VIJAY KISHORE
Over the past eighteen months singer songwriter Vijay Kishore has quietly been causing a stir amongst both his peers and the wider music industry alike. Since those early fledgling but still breathtaking shows (including a couple of previous ‘opening’ slots at Acoustica), Vijay has gone on to support the likes of Ray Davies, Jamie T, Scott Matthews and Newton Faulkner, winning over new fans wherever he goes.

Born and raised in Birmingham of Indian parentage, Vijay’s music is an ambiguous fusion of his Anglo Asian heritage, creating comparisons to everything from the Sufi infused tones of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to Thom Yorke, Jeff Buckley, Paul Simon and even Nina Simone.

His debut album (due out around the same time as this show) is sure to be electrifying, and is set to feature a bonus live track recorded at our very own Acoustica!

‘Brilliant, brilliant songs. Like a Brummie Jeff Buckley singing the words of Nina Simone…luscious acoustic folk…divine.’ NME

www.myspace.com/vijaykishore

Acoustica is an all seated event Doors open 8pm
Tickets £10 adv / £11 on door
Box Office 50-30-50 Or Book Online at www.gloucester.gov.uk/guildhall