'Speakeasy' showcase & open mic

Guest Artists

1 x 3 song set

Fintan James

singer-songwriter

Fintan James is a singer songwriter from Ireland, where he grew up in a musical family, song writing and performing from the age of 10. 
 
In 2017, he released his debut single, “Don’t Let Me Down Tonight.” Since then, he has been focussed on writing music and playing gigs in London and beyond. 
 
He is influenced by a range of genres, including americana, soul & bedroom pop, citing Paolo Nutini, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer & Frank Ocean among the many influences for his unique musical sound which infuses pop, soul & indie.
 
Fintan is currently writing and recording his debut EP with plans to release in 2023.

Adia Tay

singer-songwriter

Adia is a singer-songwriter hailing from the tiny island of Singapore. She now lives in Walton-on-Thames with her partner, a myriad of house plants, and zero cats (yet).

Adia previously released her debut album ‘Kintsugi’ in 2018, and ‘The Heart Records’ in 2021 as part of the duo, the Dream Dealers.

Her music is poetic, folky, and spirited. She draws inspiration from a wide range of artists, including Joni Mitchell, Chris Thile, Hayao Miyazaki, Sharon Van Etten and more.

Adia hopes to spark a musical fire that’ll burn brightly throughout the world, starting with London.

May Peled

singer-songwriter

May peled is an 18 year old singer-songwriter and pianist from Israel. She has been performing since the age of 9 and graduated from a music and art school in Israel.

May now performs with her band in Tel Aviv (originals and covers ) and is soon to participate in a prime time music TV show back home.

Her music is inspired by numerous musicians such as: Alicia Keys, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Moonchild and John Mayer. Her style and musical vibe is a mixture of jazz, R&B, soul, pop, funk and blues music. May is also inspired by Israeli music.

KNDE

singer-songwriter

KNDÉ is an exciting singer–songwriter from London, who isn’t afraid to fuse classic soul with a hybrid of modern electronic elements to create her unique alternative soul sound. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Lauryn Hill and Sade.

A review from ANR Factory and Short Sight describes KNDÉ’s voice as “Dripping with melancholy….. ” and as.. “containing the raw unabashed ingredients of the blues” and her sound as “Pensively Evocative Rhythm and Blues”.

KNDÉ’s third single ‘Lately’ was released on the 19th November 2021 off her upcoming EP due for release in 2022. KNDÉ describes Lately as ‘an infectious energy and unapologetic soulful vocals, infused with progressive rhythmic bass lines and funky synths.

Lockie

singer-songwriter

Lockie is a singer-songwriter that’s transitioned from a performing admirer of her favourite songs to an independent artist in early 2019 and has since then performed at O2 academy 2, Islington and self released her debut single ‘Phone Call’ in 2021 on all major platforms. Most recently she opened as an acoustic support act for Ward Thomas on their most recent Tour in November 2021.

Lockie continues to song write and record her own music whilst continuing to sing and perform at local venues hoping to expand her experiences.

Speakeasy

7th Sept 2022

The Spice of Life

6 Moor St, Soho
London, W1D 5NA

Doors: 19.00

Entry: Free

the acoustic sessions