New songstress on the scene

VOCALIST Lisa Winwood has recently moved to Torbay from North Wales, and she is already beginning to establish herself on the local entertainment circuit.

Last week she made her debut appearance at the Babbacombe Inn, opposite the Babbacombe Theatre, and this coming Saturday evening she can be seen in action at the Embassy Tavern in Paignton.

Lisa said: "In recent years I have not only enjoyed success on the northern club circuit, but I've also performed in top venues in other parts of the country and across Europe.

"Some of my major credits to date include engagements at the likes of Manchester United's Old Trafford Ground, plus the Birmingham NEC and The Willows in Manchester. I have also appeared on BBC1 prime time television.

"My repertoire spans the 1950s right through to modern day, and includes songs popularised by the likes of Queen, Elvis, Dusty Springfield, Kings of Leon, La Roux and Lady Gaga to name but a few. In fact I believe I can claim that my song list has something for just about everyone.

"I have my own self-contained, fully-insured sound and lighting equipment and I'm available for all kinds of occasions and events including clubs, holiday parks, weddings and corporate events.

"I can provide either a two by 45-minute or three by 30-minute programme, or I would be happy to agree times to suit by prior arrangement.

"Any venue proprietors, bookers and event organisers who would like to make inquiries about my availability can contact me on 07771 814942 or via email at lisawinwood@googlemail.com

" More information can be found on my website at www.lisawinwood.co.uk"

TOP Devon based rockin' roots 'n' blues outfit The Wildcards launched its early 2010 European Tour last Friday with a gig at the White Rabbit in Plymouth.

The next scheduled date on the tour is at Annabel's in Plymouth on February 20, after which the lads are off on the continental stage of the tour which takes in dates in Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

In the meantime, Wildcards fans can take advantage of a special offer on the band's soon-to-be-released CD, entitled When the Moon Shines Bright.

Wildcards guitarist and back-up vocalist Martin Vowles said: "We'd like to offer Wildcards fans a very limited number, just 250 copies, of the new album before the official release date of February 22. Each of the advance copies will be signed by the band, and if you'd like a personal message included that's no problem.

"Please email us as soon as possible at info@wildcardsweb.com and we will reserve your copy, or copies, for you. The price will be just £10 including UK postage, or £12.50 to mainland Europe. You don't need to pay for the CD until it's ready to ship, so reserving your copy won't cost you a penny.

"Payment can be made securely online via PayPal, with either PayPal or any major credit card. You don't need to have a PayPal account to pay by credit card. Or you can pay with a personal cheque or postal order in British pounds. We'll contact you when your CD is signed and ready to post."

GEOFF ROSE, the spokesman for the South Devon-based Dire Straits tribute outfit Dire Traits has been in touch with news of a forthcoming engagement by the band in Torquay.

Geoff said: "We will be playing at the Grand Hotel in Torquay on Friday, February 5 from 8pm.

"Profits from the night are being donated to the Fourth Teignmouth Scouts. Tickets are £15 each and they are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis by calling either myself on 01626 778469, or Kevin on 01626 775879. Tickets are also available via our website at www.diretraitsgrandconcert.webs.com

"The band is doing the gig at a reduced rate and the management at the Grand Hotel has very kindly made the hotel's function room available to us free of charge."