At The Queens Head

Michael Scorey Singer /Songwriter from New Zealand

Michael Scorey has just landed in London from his homeland in New Zealand with his guitar and a fantastic set of songs from his latest CD “Levonia”. Michael is hoping to set up some gigs while he is in Europe. Do not miss this opportunity to sample one of the finest singer / songwriters in the Southern Hemisphere.

Michael has opened for some of the biggest rock stars, notably Rod Stewart at the Mission Festival in 2005 in front of 30,000 people. he supported Joe Cocker for all three nights at the Civic Theatre in Auckland In his earlier days as part of NZ band The Innocent he toured with INXS, Echo & the Bunnymen, Elvis Costello and Warren Zevon.

He has released two albums, “Angel Station”, nominated as as a finalist in 1997’s NZ National Music Awards. His second album “Levonia” was recorded practically in one straight live take and has been getting rave reviews.

Michael recently appeared in Rye at The Queens Head, Landgate
Michael recently appeared in Rye at The Queens Head, Landgate

 

Beautiful South Tourism Excellence Awards 2012 1066 Country Finalists
Beautiful South Tourism Excellence Awards 2012 1066 Country Finalists

Another 1066 Country finalist is the Rye Tourist Information Centre (TIC), which was opened in August 2009 and won a Silver award in its first year of trading. The domain of the TIC has increased in 2012 since it became the tourist information hub for Rother District. Tracey Young, energetic manager of the Rye TIC said: ‘In addition to our work at the Rye TIC, we are now responsible for managing the two Visitor Information Points in Bexhill and Battle, at Number 48 and Yesterdays World respectively.

THE STANDARD INN - ONE OF RYE'S BEST LOVED ALE HOUSES
THE STANDARD INN – ONE OF RYE’S BEST LOVED ALE HOUSES

 

There are also over 10 Tourist Information Points located in businesses throughout the district. The system is working really well and we are thrilled to be part of it.

 

From the November  2012

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