Though only in her mid twenties, award winning Scottish singer and songwriter Emily Smith has firmly established herself as one of Scotland’s leading lights in folk music.
Emily has a relaxed and informative presence on stage and has toured worldwide with her band – her material is song-based with the occasional instrumental set thrown in. Don’t miss the chance to hear Emily who will be performing at Quay Arts on Thursday 21 February at 8pm.
Since becoming BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2002 Smith has gone on to gain further accolades of ‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ nominee 2003 and ‘Scots singer of the Year’ nominee 2005.
She gained an Honours degree in Scottish Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and is now not only a respected interpreter of traditional songs but is also gathering interest with her own compelling songwriting. Emily became the first ever winner from Scotland in the USA Songwriting Competition in 2005 after winning the folk section with her song ‘Edward of Morton’, another of her songs ‘Always a Smile’ was short listed in the final ten.
To date she has released two studio albums ‘A Day Like Today’ and ‘A Different Life’ both to critical acclaim. Her third album ‘Too Long Away’ will be released in the UK on 7th April 2008.
To hear some of Emily Smith’s music pop over to her MySpace
Bits and Bobs:
Performance Date/Time: Thu 21 Feb 8pm Doors 7pm
Location: Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts
Ticket Price: £10 / £9
Box Office 01983 822490
