Drawing Room Summer Barbecue - West End Festival

A SIZZLING DAY OF BARBEQUE BEATS

Drawing Room lines up top local music talent for West End Festival

14 June 2008, Glasgow - As part of the 13th annual West End Festival, Kelvingrove-based bar Drawing Room is lining up a sumptuous outdoor BBQ and an even tastier line up of local music talent on Sunday, 22nd June.

Following a hugely successful similar event last year, the day should prove another great opportunity to see some of the best up and coming bands and artists while enjoying some fantastic food and drink in a relaxed, picturesque setting.

Artists confirmed on the line up include:

John Deery - beautiful melodies and twisting lyrics from this superb talent who is currently promoting his second album 'Pen & Ink' www.myspace.com/johndeery Corner Pocket Groove - mellow jazzy sounds from a top talent incorporating guitar, sax and vocals www.myspace.com/cpgroove Daniel Vzeu - exciting performer who has just landed an endorsement deal with Freshman guitars and performs with a brass section and beatboxer www.myspace.com/danielvzuemusic

Ainslie Henderson - big following in Scotland following his success on BBC's Fame Academy. Currently playing locations throughout Scotland where his unique brand of songwriting is winning even more admirers www.myspace.com/ainsliehenderson

The French Quarter - superb five piece band who recently recorded an album with Mogwai's producer. Big things on the horizon and amazing live sound www.myspace.com/thefrenchquarter John Deery kicks the afternoon off at 3pm, with The French Quarter in the headline slot at 8pm. Following all the live music, DJ Andy Taylor will be playing a fine selection of soul, jazz and funk to finish off a great day of music.

Stephen Kamat, Marketing Director and co-owner of Drawing Rooms, comments: "The West End Festival seems to get bigger every year - appealing to a wide variety of people and tastes. As a popular West End bar we want to play our part in providing high quality, free entertainment, while also helping to promote local artists. I'm delighted at the musical line up we've managed to secure, and combined with a great barbeque, I'm sure it will be a fantastic day for everyone who comes along'.

Located in the shadow of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Drawing Room opened in December 2006 and has quickly built up a reputation for great food, friendly service and showcasing high-quality art from local artists on its walls.

Drawing Room Summer Barbeque gets underway from 2pm on Sunday 22nd June. The event is family friendly and free.

Drawing Room
1055 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7UD
Telephone Number: 0141 339 2999
email: [email protected]
web: www.drawingroombar.co.uk
My Space: www.myspace/drawingroombar.co.uk

Drawing Room bar and gallery is dedicated to the support and promotion of local artists. Food, drinks and art to fuel the soul

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