Rebecca Hollweg is a singer and songwriter. In October 2001 she released her first album, 'June Babies' - 12 tracks of melodic pop songs, with influences including James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Alannis Morissette and the Ben Folds Five. It features string arrangements by Chris Bowden and a guest appearance by Jeb Loy Nichols. Rebecca did her own headline tour of the UK in April 2002, and supported Roger McGuin of The Byrds on his UK tour in June/July 2002. She has just supported Jeb Loy Nichols at The Borderline. In March she supported Thea Gilmore, also at The Borderline, and during 2001 played several major theatres and concert halls across the UK supporting both Roger McGuin, and Celtus, and also Tom McRae as part of the Roadworks tour. Over the last few years she has played London venues including Ronnie Scott's and The South Bank Centre, as well as many arts centres and theatres round the country. Three of Rebecca's songs are on the soundtrack of a short film 'The Bitterest Pill', starring Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox. Other songs are being covered live by Claire Martin. Rebecca is the daughter of visual artists, her father a painter and sculptor and her mother a jewellery maker, both internationally exhibited. She was born in West London, and from the age of 9 grew up in rural West Somerset. She lives in London. more info: http://rebeccahollweg.com/
