Billy Gregory from Portsmouth (Solo acoustic)
He also has a backing Band:
Neil Cripps, Robert Joseph Manning and James Royal Lawry
Web
http://www.myspace.com/billygregoryacoustic
http://www.facebook.com/BillyGregoryMusic?ref=ts
Gigs
In the last few days he launched his new EP “If You Be You” at The Cellars in Eastney and also played Southsea Fest last night (Saturday).
Songs –
His new EP is out now (visit iTunes and Spotify to download it).
1. Will Dance The Night Away
2. Never Have To End
3. If You Be You I'll Be Me
Influences:
The Beatles, Newton Falkner, The Jam, The Rifles, Foo Fighters
Press Quotes:
"Absolutely Astonishing - Just think what he is going to be upto in a couple of years" - BBC Introducing
"Definitely an artist to keep an eye" - Alter The Press
Biography
Portsmouth based acoustic artist Billy Gregory has released his debut EP ‘If You Be You Then I’ll Be Me’ through Furious Records. It’s surprising that Billy describes himself as an acoustic artist as the first track on the EP, Will Dance The Night Away, bursts out of the speakers accompanied by some great drum beats and guitar riffs as well as his trusty acoustic guitar. I have to admit, I was expecting a poor sounding, empty acoustic track but I’m pleasantly surprised by the catchy, summer time vibes that hit my ears.
Second track, Never Have To End, has a much more acoustic sound to it. Not only is the acoustic sound more evident, but it has a rougher edge than the previous track. Billy’s vocals work brilliantly with the strum of the guitar and his southern accent gives the track a raw edge, reminding the listener that we are actually listening to someone with personality in their vocals instead of a generic American twang.
It’s a short and sweet EP at only three tracks long, but closer, If You Be You I'll Be Me, is a great way to finish things off. The track is definitely calmer and more comforting to begin with but it picks up brilliantly, transforming into a quirky, almost acoustic little pop song with a dramatic chorus and catchy lyrics which will definitely have it whirring round the listener’s brain for the rest of the day.
Billy Gregory has created a first class debut EP and its three tracks wrap up into a neat little package of brilliance. However, I feel that labelling himself as an acoustic artist isn’t doing him any favours, like the James Morrisons and Jack Johnsons of the world; he’s definitely got some great hits bubbling under the surface so should think about re-branding himself as an acoustic-pop artist.
