KEVIN PEARCE ...is a Songwriter from Essex. He has received plaudits for his work from The Independent, The Guardian and Mojo magazine as well as receiving BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music support.

He has toured with the likes of, Beth Orton, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Echo And The Bunnymen.

When he grows up he would like to be an Astronaut.

SPENCER M TAYLOR has worked for years crafting and honing his songs in Chelmsford, last year Spencer and his band flew 4000 miles to Nashville and recorded the album 'Welcome to 1979' this was done with no overdubs and recorded on analogue 2 inch tape. On return to the UK the record was mastered and pressed. only a handful of shows have occurred since. Hotbox is extremely privileged to have Spencer perform material from this album.

LEO C Is one of Southends youngest and most talented musicians with clear influences from classic 60s songwriting. Leo is creating his own unique music that is proving to be a hit with audiences all over the county