Ryan's Gig Guide - April 2019

Sunday 14th April The Robin 2, Bilston  Accompanied by their bands, both acts will be performing their new solo material, plus select- ed tracks they’ve released with other projects. DORIS BRENDEL is one of the most accom- plished and exciting live singers on the scene. Apart from first-class musicianship, she puts on incredibly visual shows, with outlandish steam- punk costumes and even laser gloves Brendel has worked with some notable people over the years, includingAlvin Lee,Gary Moore, Sam Brown, Joe Brown, Herbie Flowers, and has toured extensively with Marillion as well as Nils Lofgren, John Farnham and Steve Marriott. She was also offered to sing with Pink Floyd on the Great Gig in the Sky tour, which she had to turn down due to already contracted tour commitments. More recently she has complet- ed 2 European tours - one withWishbone Ash, plus 3 months on the road with Marillion’s Fish singing his BVs as well as providing the support. Further tours in 2019 are planned, along with a new solo album, and vocals for Fish’s album ‘Weltschmerz’  www.dorisbrendel.com THAT JOE PAYNE is a classically trained vo- calist, known for his impressive 5 octave range. Now a solo artist, other projects have includ- ed The Enid (2011-2016), Methexis (2015), and more recently John Holden and Zio (both 2018-present). With various collectives he has received 3 Pro- gressive Music Award nominations, including Best Band, Best Album, and Best Event. His personal achievements include being voted Best MaleVocalist for two years running (2014 & 2015) in the Prog Magazine Readers’ Poll.  www.thatjoepayne.com That Joe Payne & Doris Brendel WIN 2 TICKETS ONLINE: www.ryansgigguide.com/joedoris Closing date: 09/04/2019  Check them out in our Spotify playlist www.ryansgigguide.com/audio  www.ryansgigguide.com 24 rgg Apr 2019