Success Express continues to introduce exciting new Independent artists to new audiences at PizzaExpress Live. We are thrilled to present the anticipated return of soul pop singer-songwriter Matt Ryan and band, plus two outstanding special guests from Spain and Wales - Dan Millson and Lewis Stanford.
Matt Ryan
North London born Matt Ryan is a singer-songwriter and live artist. Matt was raised in the world of classical music, a multi-instrumentalist who discovered the gift of songwriting in his early teens. His catchy, soulful r&b influenced writing has been well received, showing a promise and potential for bigger opportunities. Matt achieved has many co-writes with other artists and has performed widely in London. Notable venues in 2022/23 include Pizza Express Live, The Ned and 100 Wardour Street, together with a string of sold out shows at The Slaughtered Lamb, Camden Assemby and The Grace.
Dan Millson
Dan Millson is all about power and goosebumps. British but raised in Spain his influences range from the folky sounds of Mumford & Sons through to more emerging artists on the scene such as Tom Walker and Lewis Capaldi. Dan launched his first EP “Little Box of Treasure” back in 2017 has been releasing steadily since then, culminating in the first single release of his upcoming album "Devil". A song inspired by the series Peaky Blinders and an Irish toast "May we have half an hour in heaven before the devil knows we're there”. Dan performs widely in Spain and continues to tour the UK.
Lewis Stanford
Leon Stanford is a Pop Soul Singer Songwriter from South Wales. As lead singer of South Wales Rock band "The People The Poet" he has gained support from BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens, Radio X John Kennedy and much more. As well as touring with Charlie Simpson, Deaf Havana and Funeral For A Friend to name a few. The new EP ‘Fear Is Heavy’ is an introspective thought piece, channelling the spirit of Leon’s heroes while growing up, an eclectic mix of personalities from Tom Jones, Springsteen to Adele, Otis Redding to Joni Mitchell, Ben Folds to Norah Jones, Counting Crows to Van Morrison, the list goes on.