VERA BLACK

As the days get longer and the sun grows brighter, Live Expressions feels in the mood to celebrate.Live Expressions welcome you back to our Summer Sessions - a series of exclusive events showcasing London’s finest solo-acoustic artists performing their own original tunes LIVE on stage at South London’s hottest new music venue Gigalum.Come join us on the outdoor terrace as the sunsets over the common, drink in hand. Summer is here :)FREE ENTRY all night.Featuring:Marcus Valance - Singer, writer, musicianBrought up in the South-West of England and now living in West London, Marcus found a natural passion for music at an early age, learning to play the piano when he was only five years old. A few years later, having recently completed his totally organic, self funded album 'Life in a Paper Cup', Marcus' piano based songs speak of true life stories with only string quartets and horns to hold back the tears.www.soundcloud.com/marcusvalancewww.twitter.com/marcusvalanceDion DeverillDion Deverill hails from Auckland, New Zealand. His passion for music started at the age of 14 and like many other artists starting out, took up piano lessons. He acquired a strong interest in Jazz music and consequently joined a jazz band and small group combo in which he performed with for many years. While studying music theory at Auckland University he developed a strong interest in electronic music production. He soon started composing electronica and performing in clubs and venues as one of New Zealand’s premier Electronic Acts under the moniker of 'Fluid'. A number of his original tunes had some airtime on NZ radio.Following his move to the UK Dion focused on composing downbeat and developing his voice and guitar skills. After a year of practicing his tunes in his bedroom, a stubborn new year’s resolution, and some timely singing lessons, Dion took the plunge and has taken his act to stage. He has been performing for voice and guitar regularly since his debut in April 2011 and has performed at the Secret Garden Party, Sub Audio, and Boomtown Festivals.www.diondeverill.comJack ShawJack Shaw is a Newcastle-born, Brixton-living singer-songwriter. Jacks Music blends Soft Rock and Soul with an upbeat edge and tells the story of a person trying to explore the world through music.In 2014 Jack received acclaim and airplay from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 1xtra, BBC Introducing and MTV Wrap up. In October 2014 Jack signed with A&G Music Publishing based in London and Los Angeles. Working on projects ranging from Topline writing for EDM labels across Europe to KPOP Productions in South Korea, 2015 is set to be an exciting and proactive year for the writer.Now working closely with his team of producers to finish his debut album, Jack is also busy touring the Europe with his four Mixtapes – Summers, Paris, Voices and Lanterns.Previous shows include opening alongside the likes of Ed Sheeran, Rizzle Kicks, Graham Coxon and most recently Newton Faulkner.http://www.jack-shaw.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/jacksbanter/videosVERA BLACKVera Black was born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, and now resides in London. She has been the recipient of awards from all corners of the world for both her songwriting and her live shows. Harking back to the 6os/70’s Woodstock era with a contemporary spin, with a big powerful voice she is able to transport the songs and the listener to wherever she is. Her vocal style has the uniqueness of Grace Slick, the bite of Janis Joplin, and the pure beauty of Annie Lennox…roll them into one and you’ll be getting close to Vera Black. An artist that possesses one of those truly iconic voices with the songs to match. She sings about her life and the stories of others with a depth and soul that’s hard to ignore.www.verablack.comhttps://soundcloud.com/verablack8Sebastian BlakeSebastian Blake is the Singer/songwriter extraordinaire from London. He started his music venture singing on beaches and in local bars in Brighton where he was studying electrical engineering but volt-faced to pursue his passion for music. Since then he has been sharing his rhythm-driven songs and shaking up the scene; his musical style as he calls it an "an injection of rhythm, Pop and Soul”. Sebastian was soon scouted as a result of these energetic live performances and invited to play at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics games and a special performance at the Tate Modern in April 2013.Seb has quickly racked up an army of 20,000+ followers from his live shows and his very energetic but humble social interactions with members of the public and extended fans all without a release of an official EP. He has also founded his own record Label (Laboremus Records) and will be releasing his Anticipated SP (Short Play) later this year."I don't have any agenda except to be a better artist in the next two weeks then the preceding two weeks"https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSebastianBlake