Louise Golbey

Biography

Louise Golbey is an inspiring, emerging singer, songwriter and musician.
Having already played at Glastonbury and recorded at the famous Maida Vale studios, Louise has established herself amongst a variety of acclaimed producers and DJ’s.

A frequent performer on the live soul/jazz circuit she plays regularly at many legendary venues such as Ronnie Scotts and The Jazz Cafe and her strong fan following continues to grow.

Louise has also developed a strong reputation within the UK soul scene performing extensively across London and beyond over the years. She has worked with Example and The Newham Generals and has supported and shared the stage with a number of acclaimed artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Katy B, Kal Lavelle, Mr Hudson, Mikill Pane, Omar, Sonique (at a London Fashion Week charity gig) and one of Barack Obama's favourite artists: Anthony David at Bush Hall.

More recently she was asked to support the legendary George Benson on his only UK gig date this year at the fabulous Kenwood House Picnic Concert performing in front of nearly 6,000 people!

Louise is also a vocalist in the very successful band Broadcast 2000 (who’s music has featured on many adverts).

Louise is a firm favourite on the BBC radio; her tracks have been played regularly on BBC Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra and 6Music, by Huw Stevens, Gemma Cairney, Sarah-Jane, Ronnie Herel AND Trevor Nelson.

Louise also features on producer Nick Doe's soulful house version of 'He Loves Me', a Jill Scott cover which is out now on the Restless Soul label and has been getting lots of attention on the club scene and reached No. 1 in the Soulful House Charts.

Jazz FM are also avid supporters of Louise and her music. She has twice headlined a sold out show at Kensington Roof Gardens, has performed at The London Jazz Festival (Barbican) and was the first artist to perform at the brand new venue Boisdale at Canary Wharf which was recorded live and broadcast on Jazz FM.

Although currently unsigned Louise has achieved a number of major milestones during her career so far. Her outstanding performance at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage has resulted in Louise being widely regarded as ‘One to watch'.

Louise is continuing to stir up a lot of interest.  The BBC has really taken to Louise and continually supports the exciting new artist.  Louise’s music video for her track ‘Same Old Same Old’ features BBC Radio 1 DJ Ras Kwame and the BBC Introducing team filming behind the scenes during the shoot. The behind the scenes video is available on BBC iPlayer here.

She has been working with a wealth of producers including 8Trak, Alex Morris & Cato Hoeben, Nick Doe, as well as continuing to work with Mercury Music Prize nominee Drew Horley. (De La Soul, Estelle, Roots Manuva, TY, Natalie Williams and Nate James)

Her tracks are available on iTunes and her music videos and live footage are on her YouTube channel ‘Golbey1’.

It is not often that you get the chance to witness the emergence of a complete artist and that is exactly what the Soul scene has acquired in the form of Louise Golbey.

www.louisegolbey.com
www.myspace.com/louisegolbey

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