THE first gig of the month at Prema, Uley, features Texas singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson - on Saturday, June 2 (8pm).

For a number of years, Eliza Gilkyson was a name often cited by those in the know'. Today, thanks to airplay across the planet (and a wealth of recordings and gigs under her belt), her name and music is much more widely recognised and revered. She's one of those rare performers who makes you feel that you're the only person in the audience - with her intimate songs and her smoke-and-tears' delivery.

Her poignant songs pull no punches and have deservedly led to Grammy nominations.