Polly Haynes

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Polly Haynes is a songwriter and musician from Essex, UK. She has graced prestigious stages alongside multi-platinum artists and performed at numerous established venues and boutique festivals, including the renowned Cornbury Music Festival. Sharing lineups with international icons like Alanis Morissette, Mavis Staples, and Jimmy Cliff, Polly's unique songwriting takes inspiration from jazz and blues. Her music is a captivating journey, influenced by everything from love and loss to whimsical tales of stolen pizza. Beyond her captivating live performances, Polly has garnered recognition and support from esteemed platforms such as BBC Introducing, BBC Essex, and BBC Suffolk. She has also made significant contributions to various projects, showcasing her versatility as a session musician both live and in the studio. Polly's collaboration with the acclaimed producer Tom Donovan resulted in the recording of four tracks, a venture that led her across the pond to perform a series of shows in California, where she found fresh inspiration for her latest work. In 2019, Polly recorded her debut EP, titled "Hummingbird," at The Boathouse Studio. This highly anticipated release is now available for purchase on all major platforms. Polly's band consists of musicians Sophie Nash, Simon West, Abbas Lokat, and Tom Eyers, who collectively contribute to the captivating and dynamic sound that defines Polly and her music.

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