Hosted by award-winning Nashville singer-songwriter, Jeff Cohen, this ‘writers round’ features two other songwriters from both sides of the Atlantic: Ashley Campbell (USA), Kezia Gill (UK) plus special guest!
Jeff Cohen
Jeff Cohen a multi-award-winning songwriter/producer/publisher based in Nashville and London whose songs have appeared on over 20 million albums sold, over 10 million video games and over 100 placements in TV/Film. Jeff’s songs have been recorded by Sugarland, Josh Groban, Macy Gray, Nick Lachey, Teitur, Doc Walker, Mandy Moore, Mickey Guyton, Nikhil D’Souza, MarcBroussard, Spin Doctors and many more.
His songs have been featured in movies such as Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Stuart Little 2, Aquamarine, Grandma’s Boy and TV shows such as Jack and Jill (theme), I Married A Princess (theme), The Exes (theme), Dawson’s Creek, Party of Five, One Tree Hill, The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live and many more.
He is also founder and songwriter of the critically acclaimed band Pancho’s Lament. In a previous life Jeff was a music executive at BMI working with such talent as Jeff Buckley, Kara DioGuardi, Lisa Loeb, Joan Osborne, Ani DiFranco, Spin Doctors and many more.
Kezia Gill
2024 has undoubtedly been Kezia’s best yet, with her star continuing to rise. Focused on live performances, this year has seen Kezia play some incredible stages, including Spotlight at CMA Fest (Nashville), Blackdeer Festival and as support to Tom Jones for The Summer Sessions (Derby). Allowing the Misfit Album to have its moment, she has been involved in numerous music collaborations including ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ with Ward Thomas. Her acoustic tour ‘The Story So Far’ is due to begin in October and will tour through till November, seeing Kezia stripped back, and performing a one woman show in stunning venues including Derby Cathedral and London’s Bush Hall.
With the songwriting ability of a country artist, the stage energy of a rock star, and the voice of the blues, one thing is for sure….. what’s coming next from this exciting artist is definitely worth sticking around for.
Ashley Campbell
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father’s band on several world tours and has found success as a solo artist in the country music scene; most notably with her debut single ‘Remembering’, which she wrote for her father.
Her original music has taken her all over the world, from China to Japan, to the mainstage at London’s O2 Arena to opening for Kris Kristofferson and the Bellamy Brothers. She has also been spotlighted for her banjo playing with Rascal Flatts in the music video for their hit single ‘Banjo’.
She is one half of the duo, Campbell Jensen, with New York singer, songwriter, guitarist, Thor Jensen.