Iain Hornal @ The Water Rats, London

British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Iain Hornal brings his fabulous six-piece band to the legendary Water Rats. An in-demand session musician who has had the great fortune to work with some of the biggest artists of all time, Hornal is a long-standing touring member of both art-pop giants 10cc and Jeff Lynne's ELO. He has also performed with Yes (playing and singing the parts of the late Chris Squire), Take That, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Feeling amongst others.

Between extended periods of life on the road, Hornal flexes his creative muscles in the studio. Sitting somewhere between the crafted songsmithery of Tom Petty and Crowded House, and the widescreen art-pop of Brian Wilson and David Bowie. Hornal's latest album Return To The Magic Kingdom is the third in a series of albums co-created with producer and multi-instrumentalist Jo Webb. 

A kitchen-sink blast of summery pop rock - loud guitars, chugging piano, honking glam-rock sax, hooks aplenty and harmonies for days - its influences are unashamedly right there on its proverbial sleeve.

Hornal's songs are not only infectiously melodic but also have an unpretentious lyrical depth. Spanning relational and spiritual themes, sometimes stinging and cynical, often concealing celebratory themes, the songs reward repeated listening.

Joe Bradley (suppport)

Brought up in the small East Midlands town of Desborough, singer songwriter Joe Bradley moved to Hackney in the heart of East London from where he has been writing and recording the songs that will feature on his soon to be released debut record. Drawing inspiration from life, music, art and the world around him, Joe creates a profound connection with his audience weaving beautiful storytelling narratives and a musical journey from intimate to anthemic.