Her husky and powerful voice tells honest and frank stories of a road well travelled. Whilst being inspired by some of the great names of soul and blues, such as Otis Reading, Donny Hathaway, Etta James and Aretha Franklin, Gaftarnick manages to create a sound that is both familiar and yet truly unique.

Having been recognised as one of Leeds’ favourite solo performers, Leeds-based singer-songwriter has established a fan-base far beyond her home city. Hayley is set to release her eagerly awaited debut single 'Turn To Stone' which is an unbelievingly catchy, upbeat record about unrequited love, from her forth coming album'Circles'. Hayley attended BBC Introducings' Masterclass this year and 'TurnTo Stone' has recently been played on Alan Raws' BBCIntroducing West Yorkshire show.

Hayley also has the opportunity to record and perform with some of Yorkshires finest musicians, Rosie Doonan (Rose and The Howling North/CuckooRecords/Cry Baby Cry), JonnyTheFirth(Cry Baby Cry/Cuckoo Records),Adam Richards(Spirit of John/Xray Cat Trio/Cuckoo Records, SamLawrence(Wilful Missing/Gary Stewart/Rosie Doonan), Nici Todd(CryBaby Cry/Cuckoo Records), Samuel Thornton(Louis, Louis, Louis)Richard Collie(Hotfoot Powder/Louis,Louis,Louis), SimonBeddoe(Submotion Orchestra/Haggis Horns), LeeSmith(Middleman/Greenmount Studio's), Jamie Lockhart (Mi,Mye./Greenmount Studio's)

Gaftarnick has recently supported big acts such as JackSavoretti Band at the charity fundraiser 'musicVcancer' in Hartlepool where the band described her as having “four voices”. Gaftarnick also supported the incredible Syd Arthurin Leeds on their recent tour, who was described by Raven Bush as“amazing!”

The single launch for'Turn To Stone', will be held at Oporto, Call Lane, Leeds, Monday 29th July, at 830pm. Support from Zac Ford and JonnyTheFirth.

Gaftarnick's new 'live'video version of 'Turn To Stone' is available online at youtube.com/HGaftarnick

Hayley's Album launch of 'Circles'will follow on October 4that Brudenel Social Club in Leeds.

“Hayley has been a stalwart of the Leeds Music Scene for years from promoting well respected nights that offer other artists the opportunity to be heard to being a hugely talented performer in her own right with a powerful soulful voice that has made her such a unique talent.”

EastLeeds fm – Elfm

Here's a link to some recent press items

http://www.reverbnation.com/hayleygaftarnick/press/