- Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes (born
6 June 1973 , inDublin ,Ireland ) is an English singer-songwriter. She grew up inPreston ,Lancashire before moving toEast Yorkshire where she gained her first musical experience playing cover versions.olo career
Since 1999 she has played regularly in
London andNashville establishing herself as an accomplished songwriter in the process.She released her debut album "Out On My Own" in 2005. The album was co-produced by singer-songwriter
Clive Gregson and featuredDr. Hook singerDennis Locorriere on two tracks. Her single "Eyes Of A Stranger" received regular plays onBBC Radio 2 courtesy of broadcasterMichael Parkinson .In 2005 she toured extensively as support act to such notable performers as
Jools Holland ,Nanci Griffith ,Ricky Ross andLoudon Wainwright III . In 2006 and 2007 she again supportedNanci Griffith .Hayes released her second solo album, "Pour Me a Drink" in February 2008. Released on a small independent label it was a much simpler recording than her debut, most tracks just featuring her voice and guitar.
Hummingbird
In late 2006 she teamed up with fellow singer-songwriters
Amy Wadge and Rosalie Deighton under the name of Hummingbird. They toured together and recorded an album, "They Don’t Make Mirrors Like They Used To" for release in early 2007. Prior to the album's release Deighton left to concentrate on her solo career and was replaced by Cathy Burton. This change in line up delayed the album's release, now to be called "Tougher Than Love" release was put back until August. The new line up's touring schedule included an appearance at the 2007Glastonbury Festival , playing the Acoustic Stage on the final day of the festival.Hummingbird is currently on hold due to the pregnancy of other band members,
Personal life
Edwina lives in
Driffield ,East Yorkshire .External links
* [http://www.edwinahayes.co.uk Edwina’s official web-site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/edwinahayes Edwina’s MySpace page]
* [http://www.hummingbirdmusic.co.uk/index.php Hummingbird Official Site]
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