Live music: Lola Aviva

1. 30pm - Lola Aviva - a 23-year old West London born and bred singer/songwriter who co-produces her own recordings, creates her own video clips and describes her style as "soulful jazzy pop". Her lyrics are witty thoughtful and poetic, and her tunes are quirky and very catchy.

Some of Lola's many influences include: Carole King, Melody Gardot, Leonard Cohen, Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Peggy Lee, Sade, The Noisettes and The Beatles.

For the last four years she's been gigging solo - and with her 3 piece band - guitar Lola Aviva, bass Ryan Windross, and drums Alex Dixon) with notable events including several appearances at Hanwell Hootie, Portobello Live, Queens Park Festival, Nelliefest, Rotfest, The Bedford in Balham, Dingwalls, The Mau Mau Club and The Green Note in Camden. She has been interviewed and performed songs live on 'The Gaby Roslin Show' on BBC London.

"There's something unique, new and exciting about you. You have an incredible talent"

Gabby Roslin - BBC Radio London - 2019

Througout the pandemic she's been writing a lot of new material and is delighted to be back out performing live again...