Sunday 28th March, 7.30pm

Ruby Lounge, Bond St

‘Songwriter Cy Winstanley was born inInvercargill, and cut his musical teeth inAuckland singing and playing guitar andharmonica. After a passing teenageobsession with guitar rock, he discov-ered country, blues and jazz, and firstmet bassist and fellow New Zealander Vanessa McGowan.   Following the urge to discover his Liverpudlian roots, Cy moved to Lon- don in 2004 and reunited with Vanessa in 2007. Cy convinced Vanessa she could sing, and Her Make Believe Band was born. Her Make Believe Band's debut album AM Radio was released in the UK in November 2009 and has received great press. The Music Critic described it as a Òmasterful blend of Americana fused with jazz, soul and pop. Following the urge to discover hisLiverpudlian roots, Cy moved to Lon-don in 2004 and reunited with Vanessain 2007. Cy convinced Vanessa shecould sing, and Her Make Believe Bandwas born.

Her Make Believe Band's debut album AM Radiowas released in the UK in November 2009 and hasreceived great press. The Music Critic described it as a masterful blend of Americana fused with jazz, soul and pop.

Reviews for AM Radio

“A stunning debut album... Winstanley’s songs ar  e

intelligent and original.”  Country Music People Magazine

“Beautiful melodies with a fragility that is a joy to

behold...  a little gem of a release.” Crack Magazine

"Their songs are as pretty and romantic as the South-

ern Cross itself. Sweetened by Cy's mellifluous delivery

and double bass player Vanessa McGowan's gorgeous

harmonies, they sound like love letters between Amy

Mann and a slip-sliding Paul Simon." thecryptsessions.com

"A breath of fresh air on the acoustic scene... they

capture the textures of old-time melodies with a

progressive sweetness and tenderness rare in today's

folk scene. With tight harmonies, superb songwriting

and musicianship... this remarkable duo is one of the

best new acts around.." Richard Leschen, Bunker Hill

Folk Review NZ