Kirsty Almeida, Band On The Wall

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Opening Times: 30/09/2010 - 30/09/2010

Category: Music , Rock & Pop .

Kirsty Almeida

Kirsty Almeida has been tipped as one to watch by everyone from the NME to the Daily Mail. In fact a cursory internet search of her name will find all the major daily papers forming an orderly queue to back the Manchester-based singer-songwriter.

The tabloids are full of comparisons to the likes of Amy Winehouse or Duffy, because of her ability to top classic-sounding pop songs with a voice that sounds like it's been shipped in especially from a golden age of Soul, while enthusing over her striking looks and a stage show that incorporates homemade costumes and a hatful of theatricality. Being a gifted songwriter, with a brilliant voice and a unique style isn't enough to stop the comparisons raining in from across the press.

While The Daily Mail was describing her as "the Lady GaGa of jazz", The Guardian was positioning her in a space with 'Duffy / Amy / Adele' on one side and 'Marina / Paloma' on the other. She's a darling too, of the bloggers and music sites who see a uniquely talented artist who doesn't need comparisons to any pop singer to be memorable.

With her new album Pure Blue Green due out soon it won't be long before the public get chance to draw their own conclusions about this innovative, creative and most importantly, hugely entertaining musician.

Catch her in her adoptive hometown while you can, and say you saw her here first.