Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)

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MARK MORRISS (THE BLUETONES) - Acoustic:

Bluetones frontman Mark has received much-deserved critical acclaim for his solo album Memory Muscle and delivers a brilliant acoustic set.

In advance of the much anticipated new album from The Bluetones, frontman Mark is heading out on a solo acoustic tour, playing songs off his album Memory Muscle with a few classic Bluetones tracks thrown in for good measure. With his mix of impassioned vocals and between-song banter, Mark's solo show must not be missed! . Getting his hands dirty with his own set of songs has been an inspiring experience for Morriss who started trying them out acoustically at open-mic nights in London way back in 2004: 'I'd just turn up with my guitar, play five or six songs, along with everyone else. I didn't want any special favours, and just enjoyed the experience of stripping things right back down.'

'Effortlessly Melodic' Mojo

'Gorgeous pop gems. Like lounging outside on a summers day' NME

'An album that emanates good-natured charm' Q magazine

'Lead singer of brit-pop heroes The Bluetones, and now successful solo artist to boot, Mark Morriss has been playing the musical field for the last decade and-a-half, seeing him recently described as a 'unique take on the role of the modern day singer-songwriter.' The Point

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SAM GRAY:

Sam is tipped as the best new songwriter for some time in the UK, he was signed on the first meeting he had with British publishers Notting Hill and has spent the last year writing for various Notting Hill artists which currently include Dizzee Rascal and Robbie Williams . Sams song " Brighter day " was featured heavily in Channel fours hit show "Hollyoaks", and he has appeared regularly on Radio Manchester.

Sam has emerged from the studio recording his debut album with drummer / producer Steve White and is taking his songwriting skills to the people. With influences ranging from soul to Reggae, Sam simply has star quality.

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