Summerland

Summerland - the unique blend of musicality and versatility featuring the spine-tingling lead vocals of Sophie, who is one of the 100 judging panel, as seen on BBC One's 'Altogether Now, backed up by the dynamic acoustic guitar of Gary. Specialising in taking classic rock and pop songs and reinventing them for a 100% live performance, they have been entertaining audiences across the north-east of England and the Scottish Borders since 2009, and regularly perform at pubs, parties, weddings and festivals.

Depending on the event, Summerland can provide a wide variety of material, playing anything from a set of intimate non-intrusive songs (featuring a selection of classic jazz standards), to more up-beat modern hits designed to get feet tapping and fill a dance floor.

This accomplished adaptability is undoubtably one of the reasons for Summerland's success as, together with Sophie's jaw-dropping vocal range, it means there are very few songs that the duo can't perform.

Summerland appraisals -

"Their version of 'Run' was worth the ticket price alone"

"Summerland complement each other brilliantly, and the simplicity of the sounds and quality of the singing are in a different class"

"Great mix of songs and styles, everything sounded so fresh"

"Sophie's voice is beautiful - great range and control, and Gary's guitar playing is mental, in a good way..!"