Love is in the air at latest acoustic lounge session

Love is in the air at Lichfield venue The Hub at St Mary’s with a special Sunday Acoustic Lounge Session on 25 February.

Valentine’s Day may have been and gone but the session will be a feast of some of the best love songs around, all served up by a talented line-up of singers.

Following the sell-out success of last season’s Acoustic Lounge Sessions, Lichfield actor/producer, Tom Roberts and musical director, Gladstone Wilson (X Factor, Tracey Chapman, Paul Carrack, Eternal) are back with some amazing guest vocalists for more evenings of great songs with an acoustic feel.

Clare Andress has worked in musical theatre and tribute bands, touring all over the world, as well as several UK residencies and as guest vocalist on many cruises.

She is still the voice of ‘Frida’ with one of Europe’s most successful ABBA tribute bands. Recently, Clare has been the voice of ‘The Computer’ for boy band JLS’s ‘4th Dimension’ arena tour.

Bryan Brindley is a local singer/songwriter, performing across the Midlands as a solo act. Bryan has supported T’Pau and this year will see him open for Chesney Hawkes and Toploader.

His set includes covers from across the decades with his main influences being the Beatles, Crowded House and Oasis. Bryan’s latest self-penned song, Set Love Free has been described as being uplifting with a 60s feel.

Sarah Riches (pictured), a Staffordshire-based independent singer-songwriter and recording artist, whose smooth melodic vocals often remind her listeners of Olivia Newton John.

Her latest album ‘I Don’t Give Up Easily’ contains 10 original country songs, varying in mood from upbeat country to bluesy reflection. It was recorded in Nashville in April 2022 by legendary producer, Fred Mollin.

Cannock-based Sara Hildich is a well-known vocalist in the area, singing for a variety of groups including Tres Cantabo, Chase Harmony and Ovation.

Sunday Acoustic Lounge producer Tom Roberts said: “We are really looking forward to our next Acoustic Lounge at the magnificent Hub.

“Once again, we have assembled a fabulous group of singers, this time celebrating some of the best love songs around. Expect a mix of heartfelt ballads and up-tempo classics.”

Tickets for the show, at £14 are available online thehubstmarys.co.uk or in person at the box office.