Katie Francesca from Bournemouth + Kev Stockley (guitarist) SUNDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE – 19/12/10

I'm 24 years old and followed my love for music by progressing in several different instruments including the piano, violin and tenor horn, before concentrating solely on voice. I achieved an A in GCSE music aged 13, and Grade 8 Distinction aged 16.

Find me performing regularly at local venues such as The Kings Hotel-Christchurch; Westbeach Restaurant-Bournemouth; Koh Thai Tapas-Boscombe; and the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. I perform in London monthly at the British Film Institute, and I also perform for charity events, and take regular bookings for private functions and weddings.

We are an acoustic guitar and vocals duo, and have been gigging and writing together for almost 2 years. Our separate busy musical careers to date have seen us gain invaluable experience performing at venues all over the UK, both solo and as part of bands.

The mood we aim to create through music is both warm and relaxed, with an inviting atmosphere where people can drift in and out of our music and enjoy the whole experience. We do this through an eclectic mixture of non-intrusive smooth repertoire from artists such as Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Dusty Springfield and Zero 7, together with more vibrant sounds woven in wherever the feeling is right, with music from artists such as The Jackson 5, Duffy and Stevie Wonder.


www.myspace.com/laidbackvibe
http://www.lovethevibe.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katie-Francesca-Kev-Stockley-Acoustic-Duo/174079419269760

Highlights of 2010

· Supporting Westlife at the Battersea Evolution for ‘The Generations Ball’.
· Performing at the launch of the Audi A8.
· Singing at the charity event launch of ‘Pride In Bournemouth’ alongside guest speakers, Virginia McKenna and Martin Clunes.
· Performing at the annual Diabetes Charity Ball, alongside X-factor winner, Steve Brookstein.
· Singing at the brand launch of Quality Solicitors D’angibau at the O2 Academy Bournemouth alongside X-factor’s Jamie ‘Afro’ Archer.

· and making her RADIO DEBUT on Wave 105!!