Inspired by artists including Tracy Chapman and Eva Cassidy Tessa went out and bought a guitar between two lectures at Bournemouth University and taught herself to play. .

Signing up to indie record label Smalldog, owned by fellow singer/songwriter from Bristol, Caroline Martin, Tessa released her debut album Pot Luck, which has received rave reviews from fans and magazines alike. She’s also building up quite a following on the live music scene having spent the past year gigging in every ava...