Edwina Hayes (born 6 June 1973, in

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) is an

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born English singer-songwriter. She grew up in

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before moving to the

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where she gained her first musical experiences playing at local

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Solo career

Since 1999, she has played regularly in

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and

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, establishing herself as an accomplished songwriter in the process. She released her debut album ''Out on My Own'' in 2005. The album was co-produced by singer-songwriter

Clive Gregson Clive James Gregson (born 4 January 1955, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England) is an English singer/songwriter, musician and record producer. He has toured in bands, provided backup for well-known musicians, and written songs that have been cov ...

and featured

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singer

Dennis Locorriere Dennis Michael Locorriere (born June 13, 1949; Union City, New Jersey, United States) is the American lead vocalist and guitarist of the country rock group Dr. Hook (formerly Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show).Bonitto, Brian (2014)Hooking up with D ...

on two tracks. Her single ''Eyes of a Stranger'' received regular plays on

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courtesy of broadcaster

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. In 2005, she toured extensively as support act to such notable performers as

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, Ricky Ross and

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. In 2006 and 2007 she again supported

. Hayes released her second solo album, ''Pour Me a Drink'' in February 2008. Released on a small independent label it was a much simpler recording than her debut, most tracks just featuring her voice and guitar. The title track was later recorded by Nanci Griffith. In 2009, her version of

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's "Feels Like Home" was featured in the movie My Sister's Keeper. During June 2009 Hayes supported ex-Byrd

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on his British tour. Her third solo album, ''Good Things Happen Over Coffee'', was released in 2011. She was a finalist in the Yorkshire Gig Guide Grassroots Awards in the category of "Outstanding Band/Artist" in 2017. She appeared at the 2021 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

Hummingbird

In late 2006, she teamed up with fellow singer-songwriters

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and Rosalie Deighton under the name of Hummingbird. They toured together and recorded an album, ''They Don’t Make Mirrors Like They Used To'' for release in early 2007. Before the album's release Deighton left to concentrate on her solo career and was replaced by Cathy Burton. This change in line up delayed the album's release, now to be called ''Tougher Than Love'' release was put back until August. The new line up's touring schedule included an appearance at the 2007

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, playing the Acoustic Stage on the final day of the festival.

The Mile Roses

From 2015 to mid 2018, she was a member of The Mile Roses, along with Kate Bramley and Simon Haworth. The Mile Roses toured the United Kingdom extensively and recorded a self-titled album whilst she was a member. Edwina was replaced by Kari Macleod, although she continued to tour with The Mile Roses, performing as a solo artist.

Personal life

Hayes lives in

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Discography

Albums

*2004-02-28: ''Out On My Own'', Radar, RADAR005CD *2007-06-25: ''Tougher Than Love'' (As Hummingbird), Flying Sparks Records, TDBCDA70 *2007: ''The School Building - A Cool Compilation Of Songs For Kids From Donating Artists Round The World'', Lympsham Pre-School, TSB1 (1 track ''"Froggie Went A Courtin'"'') *2008-02-22: ''Pour Me A Drink'', Twirly Music, TWIRL01CD (Originally released in a jewel case, reissued in a digipak) *2009: ''My Sister's Keeper - Music From The Motion Picture'', Decca Records, 271 0651 (1 track ''"Feels Like Home"'') *2010-06-10: ''All Night North - Songs To Words By

Philip Larkin Philip Arthur Larkin (9 August 1922 – 2 December 1985) was an English poet, novelist, and librarian. His first book of poetry, '' The North Ship'', was published in 1945, followed by two novels, '' Jill'' (1946) and '' A Girl in Winter'' (1 ...

'', All Night North, ANN-CD1 (1 track ''"This Be The Verse"'') *2011-02-11: ''Good Things Happen Over Coffee'', Twirly Music, TWIRL02CD (Originally released in a jewel case, reissued in a digipak) *2014-05-23: ''Moonbeams Presents ........ Edwina Hayes Abbey Road Live Here Now - Album Recording Live At Driffield Town Hall 23.05.2014'' (Recorded, pressed and issued on the evening to members of the audience free of charge. A very limited number were available via EdwinaHayes.com) *2017-07-16: ''The Mile Roses'' (as The Mile Roses), Tantobie Records, TTRCD116 *2021: ''Ruby Rose'', Twirly Music, TWIRL03CD

References

External links

Official website

MySpace page
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hayes, Edwina 1973 births Living people English women singer-songwriters Irish emigrants to the United Kingdom Musicians from Preston, Lancashire 21st-century English women singers 21st-century English singers