Walsall singer draws packed crowd for Remembrance Sunday gig

The 19-year-old performed with her band at The Queens Head, where dozens of locals turned out for a packed Remembrance Sunday show

A young local singer attracted a standing-room-only crowd when she performed at a Bloxwich pub on Remembrance Sunday.

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Dozens of residents pack pub in support of local musician Evie Ranford | ©Jez Morel

Nineteen-year-old Evie Ranford took to the stage at The Queens Head with bandmates Lilly, Kieran and Jez, entertaining dozens of people with a mix of popular songs.

The set included performances of Valerie and Mr Brightside, while Evie also sang solo versions of American Pie and Call Me Al.

The group ended the show with John Lennon's Imagine, which they felt was a fitting choice for Remembrance Sunday.

Following the performance, the musicians stayed to meet audience members, shake hands and chat with locals.

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The band. Lilly on bass, Evie on vocals, Kieran on drums and Jez on guitar | ©Jez Morel

Evie and fellow Walsall resident Jez said it was one of the band's busiest gigs so far and that they had been overwhelmed by the reception.

The gig finished with a rendition of 'Imagine' by John Lennon as the group thought it would be fitting for Remembrance Sunday.

After the performance, the musicians stayed to shake hands and converse with the locals, many of whom had been there since 12.30pm to secure a seat

Evie and Jez who are both Walsall residents said that the gig was one of the busiest yet and that they were blown away by the reception.

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