Anthea excels at tender and evocative singing, revealing both fragility and strength of message that touches listeners and reflects universal themes. Her vocals have been described as clear and pure, with a bell-like quality and warmth reminiscent of the likes of Kate Rusby and Martha Tilston. Her musical influences over the years have been many and varied, and although she is most closely associated with the folk genre there are hints of her open-minded approach to music throughout her songwriting.

Anthea has a passion for writing songs that explore human experience and emotion from a very personal perspective. She uses songwriting as a therapeutic tool and an extension of her attempt to make sense of the world. Her lyrics contain an endearing honesty, with the intention of connecting with the audience. She loves to play intimate venues and bare her soul to the assembled crowd in the hope that they will find something to relate to that gives hope or brings a knowing tear to the eye.

Anthea's début album, "Jars of Clay", is due for release in September 2010.

Anthea is also involved in running Good Intentions Music, a highly-regarded monthly acoustic music night which provides a showcase for artists in an intimate and supportive atmosphere.

Contact: antheaneads@googlemail.com