Doors at 8pm £tbc8pm/£4 (gig in bar) - Bristol singer-songwriter Jane Taylor, with support from Dot to Dots and John Egdell. Contact: John, 07711359541 / johnegdell@gmail.com DETAILS/SPEIL: That Jane Taylor raised the funds for the manufacture of her debut album, Montpelier, by pre-selling copies three months in advance of release says a lot about the dedication of those who've chanced upon her beautifully crafted melodies and wry introspective lyricism, and even more about her inherent charm. The album, named for the Bristol suburb in which Jane wrote most of it’s songs, has found fans in all corners - having garnered airplay, including a live session, on Radio 2, on the strength of public response to Johnnie Walker playing a track on his Drive Time show, Jane has went on to sign a distribution deal with Pinnacle, secure support slots with the likes of Colin Vearnecombe, and Paul Buchanan of the Blue Nile, and to perform at both the Glastonbury and Edinburgh festivals. The hazy autumnal melancholy and gentle jangle of her music draws favourable comparison to fellow Bristolians The Sundays, and to the acoustic folk of artists such as Kate Rusby or Kathryn Williams. This summer sees Jane continue to tour extensively, including a welcome return to the North East. Jane Taylor plays at the Star & Shadow, Stepney Bank, Newcastle, on Monday 16 July. Support comes from John Egdell, and Dot to Dots, featuring ex-A Woman of No Importance member Marc Oliver.