7:00 Sunday 19th July
(Wetherby Sports Assoc)
Edwina Hayes,
Holly Taymar and
Gary Stewart
Edwina Hayes
One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Highly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.
Edwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her 'the sweetest voice in England'. Her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over twenty million plays on Spotify and over fifty million plays on You Tube.
Edwina's 4th album Ruby Rose was released in 2022.
'The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song.' Nanci Griffith
'Haunting, honeyed, solo songwriter.' The Guardian
Holly Taymar
Holly stunned us last year at Wetherby with beautiful voice.
Holly has a warm, expressive voice and a mesmerising stage presence. Known for her heartfelt performances and genuine connection with audiences,
Holly has been performing for over 20 years, earning a reputation for her sensitive interpretations of classic songs.
In her stunning show, ‘Holly Taymar sings Eva Cassidy’, she brings to life the timeless music in appreciation of one of the most beloved voices of the 20th century. With a voice perfectly suited to Eva Cassidy’s unique blend of folk, jazz, and blues, Holly performs breathtaking renditions of classics such as Fields of Gold, Songbird, Over the Rainbow, and Autumn Leaves.
“Taymar managed to find the sweet spot between the originals and Cassidy’s version, breathing a new sense of life into these renowned numbers. Expertly accompanying herself on guitar, and using some intricate chord changes to embellish the arrangements. Americana UK
Gary Stewart
Gary Stewart is no stranger to Wetherby having played solo but also fronting the amazing 'Graceland' with packed houses each time.
Gary is a singer/songwriter from Perth in Scotland who cut his teeth performing on the Leeds music scene, before moving to York where he currently resides. Stewart writes songs in the Folk/Pop style and is influenced primarily by the prominent singer/songwriters of the 1960's and 1970's, with Paul Simon as his biggest inspiration.
The Scottish Songsmith has released four Albums to date, with his latest offering, 'Use It Or Lose It', due for release in October this year. The Album was recorded in a little barn studio in The Yorkshire Dales and features collaborations with Seth Lakeman, David Ford, Alex Hart, Ellie Gowers, The Magpies and Graham Coe (Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys). His debut record, 'Boy Cries Wolf', garnered much praise from Janice Long and was played on Radio 2 courtesy of Steve Lamacq. The left-hander is also no stranger to the Festival circuit, having played Kendal Calling, Green Man, Deershed and Beardy Folk Festivals to name but a few.
7:00, Sunday 19th July
Wetherby Sports Association, Lodge Lane, Wetherby LS22 5FN