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NATALIE ROSS

Based in Guildford, NATALIE ROSS is as innovative and entertaining as she is stylish. Her kooky vocal delivery is augmented in live shows by layers of gorgeous harmonies and extra guitar lines courtesy of her trusty loop pedal. Recent songs and performances have been inspired by 1940s/50s artists such as Vera Lynn and The Andrew Sisters but Ross gives them a distinctly 21st Century pop twist. The wide range of influences and styles span the whole spectrum of emotions from the hauntingly beautiful ‘Sing for my Sanity’ to the dance hall euphoria of ‘You’ve Got That Feeling’.

“Wonderful polka-dot pop that would sound as good on your smart phone as it would playing from your nan's vintage transistor” - Phil Jackson – BBC The South

"Imagine you're a woman and you're locked up in an all female prison, life sucks, apart from the fact that each day in the jailyard there's this beautiful ice-blonde maiden in the corner tapping her foot and quietly singin'-a-toon...she sounds sad, but somehow life seems perfect again...put Natalie Ross's CD on and this is how you'll feel. It's music that is blues laden, woeful, tender but somehow full of power. Excellent." Alex Baker – Kerrang Unsigned FM

SASKIA SAYS

SASKIA SAYS are a pop-rock four piece from Cheltenham, UK. Offering up catchy, feel-good tunes, their tracks will wrap themselves around you like a musical hug and leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside! The band met whilst swatting up on the music industry via Gloucestershire’s very own popular music degree. They started making music for a production module, self-releasing a single online to a growing fan base of all ages and achieving a 2:1 in the process! In the summer of 2011, the band hit the studio to record their debut EP; a 7 track stunner which combines Saskia’s signature smooth vocals and lyrical contemplations with the musical genius of her male backing band. On its release in 2012, expect ‘real music’ with infectious guitar solos, lively percussion and bass riffs that you just can’t help bop to. Guaranteed smiles all round!

Doors: 8pm

Entry: £4/£3 NUS