Miranda Sykes

Renowned for her rich, spine tingling vocals and as a strident yet sensitive double bass player it is another busy year for musical chameleon Miranda Sykes. Although touring with Show of Hands in Germany and throughout the UK this autumn, Miranda remains involved in a number of other musical projects. Since the tender age of nine, Miranda has been playing the double bass. Although classically trained, she has experimented with other genres, including rock and country music. Folk music eventually lured her back to her roots at the age of twenty, inspiring her to tour Europe and America with folk rock band ‘Pressgang’. She continues to build a solo repertoire of contemporary and narrative songs, which recently have shown influences from her love of Jazz. Miranda is increasingly in demand both as a double bassist and singer. She has worked with Robb Johnson, Firebrand, Steafan Hannigan, Leon Rosselson, Bill Jones, Roger Wilson, Alan Burke and Kirsty McGee. While continuing her work with Little Johnny England and Phil Beer, Miranda has committed to touring with Show of Hands throughout 2009.