Metro Acoustic is a unique acoustic showcase staged within an icon of the music landscape, Metropolis Studios. Building on a solid reputation for supporting emerging talent, Metro Acoustic is the perfect platform for up-and-coming artists to perform at the exclusive ‘guest list only’ music showcase attended by a who’s who of music A&R.
Thursday 18th February 2016
Doors 19:00
Metropolis Studios, Chiswick
METRO ACOUSTIC AT METROPOLIS STUDIOS’ MERCURY BAR
Entrance is by guest list ONLY. Email events@thisismetropolis.com to register your attendance and reserve your ticket.
Pete Phillip
Influenced by legends like Bob Dylan and Neil Young but also contemporary artists like Alex Turner and The War On Drugs, 21 year-old Pete Phillip fuses a mature, political outlook on the world with the ability to put across his own experiences in life and love. His music appeals to a wide audience, from folk, to rock’n’roll and even britpop fans of all ages.
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Brett Smith-Daniels
Brett Smith-Daniels is a 19-year-old British-Canadian singer-songwriter and musician based in London, England. Currently the Lead Singer-Guitarist and Songwriter for the up and coming London based band The Villanovas. Brett was previously the front-man of the Victoria, Canada based band Endurance – notable for their appearance on season 7 of CBC’S Dragons Den, in which they won an offer for $100,000 investment from all 5 celebrity Dragons. He has performed all over North America, and the UK at venues including Massey Hall, Toronto, The Rainbow Bar and Grill, Hollywood, The PNE Forum Vancouver, The Stables, Milton Keynes, The Troubadour, London, The Garage, London, and shared stages with artists such as The Sheepdogs, Chris Jagger (brother of Mick Jagger), Ben Waters, Jesse Roper (The Roper Show), Murray Gould, Jason Buie, Aaron Keylock, and Tal Bachman. As well as this Brett is endorsed by Rotosound Strings as a member of The Villanovas. He is currently working on pre-production for his first solo EP, due later in 2016!
“I just checked out a video of (Brett) on Youtube, (He’s) amazing!!”
Philip Sayce, Canadian Blues Legend
Jess Thristan
Jess Thristan is a singer/songwriter from the UK currently working on her debut album with the likes of Steve Crisanthou (Corinne Bailey-Rae, Eliza Dolittle), Jonny Wright (Foxes, Becky Hill), Nick Southwood (“Lost Stars” – Begin Again) and more. She has had great support from BBC Radio 2 (Clare Balding “Good Morning Sunday”, Janice Long) as well as gaining fantastic regional support at BBC Radio Leeds with BBC Introducing. Her new single “From Me To You”, a completely new arrangement of The Beatles’ classic, just came out & has gained rave reviews as well as being chosen for the Sky TV Christmas Ad campaign in Germany. With her debut album set to be released later this year, she’s one to watch.
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RABIA
Rabia is a London based singer/songwriter who balances her earthy, soulful and powerful vocals with a mix of heavy production with a pop soul edge. Recent song placements include ‘Twisted Fairytale’ for American Horror Story on FX Networks, James Vickery (Disclosure). Rabia has collaborated with top industry writers, producers, recording engineers such as Ghost White Productions, The Rebel Scientist, Audio Animals and many more. Rabia’s new EP is ready to l aunch with the first new song from her EP being released in February 2016.
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