From open mic nights to full on gig bookings
In 2023 a guitar teacher and former pupil began performing at local open mic nights. A year later, Jez and Evie of the Evie Ranford Duo, have a diary full of gig bookings.
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Our first opportunity came at a small pub in Lichfield called the George and Dragon where we performed a Sunday afternoon for the lovely locals who stayed and enjoyed the whole set, it was a huge confidence boost.
A few weeks later we played in Sutton Town Centre at a food fair event. People were coming out of shops to watch us play, small children were dancing, and a local artist even drew a picture of us. By the end of May we had bookings all the way up to the end of the year!
We've performed at least once a week, our favourite venues to play are Ye Olde Windmill, the George and Dragon and Vintage Liquid Taphouse.
As well as playing guitar and singing, 17-year-old Evie is studying law at Walsall College.
