Local songstress GEORGIE will be showcasing a batch of new material at her headline show here in a couple of weeks. Having taken a break from gigging to spend some time in the studio to work on new material, she seems more excited than ever to be showing off her new sounds to a hometown crowd. We spoke to her about how things have developed in the last 12 months…
How does it compare playing with a band to playing solo?
It’s a lot more fun and energetic and it’s better for the audience I hope. I feel it’s important to bring music alive in a live atmosphere and I wanted the feeling of that 70s band kind-of-thing which I love, such as Crosby Stills and Nash and Fleetwood Mac. I love that I can now bring those harmonies in too.
What can we expect from The Bodega show?
I’m sure the on lookers will be the judge of that, I hope we can give a good night to remember! I’m thrilled and excited to be playing The Bodega, a venue that I love. There will be new songs and new instruments and all that kind of stuff.
You are in the midst of a Nottingham music revolution right now. How does it feel to be part of it?
It’s so great and to be a musician in a band in your hometown playing to that wicked community is great in itself. It’s all about the people, I think they make the vibes special here.
You’ve just been announced as playing Dot to Dot again this year? How did you find last year’s festival?
Yes I can’t wait, it’s one of my fave festivals, so many exciting artists playing! And it’s such a fun day for music lovers! I loved it, it was one of my highlights last year. The Trent SU venue was great and I was over the moon with the response. Loved it!
What have been the highlights of your musical career so far?
I’ve had so many, being in the studio for the past year has been great. I love working with great people and developing and perfecting the sound too. Playing with guys in the band is great fun! There’s also been many amazing gigs like Splendour, Dot to Dot, Y Not to name a few. It’s all been great and I just enjoy doing something I love so much and music is the key to it all for me. Just being able to make music and to have people appreciate it is amazing. Hopefully this is the beginning of an exciting journey.
GEORGIE plays at The Bodega on 17th April. Tickets are available here.