Industry agents and record company executives will be there to hear the 22-year-old, whose heroes include Marti Pellow, Robbie Williams and Elvis Presley, give full rein to his talents.
Before that, Borders punters can enjoy this exciting performer when he plays the Vale Club, Innerleithen, this Saturday, January 13.
George has music in his blood. He began keyboard lessons at the age of five and, by the time he was nine, he was regularly performing with his father's country band Mississippi. When his dad (also George) retired a few years ago, young George went solo and has never looked back.
It's still very much a family affair, with George snr operating the sound and lighting systems at live shows and mum Dorothy acting as booking agent.
George acknowledges the support and inspiration he received at Earlston High School where he took part in various productions, playing Buddy Holly in 'Stars of Stage and Screen' and Elvis in 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'. He was also in Galashiels Amateur Operatic Society's production of 'Me and My Girl'.
"The musicals gave me valuable experience, but it wasn't really the direction I wanted to go in," said George.
He then enrolled for a three-year part-time course in music performance with the Perth-based UHI Millennium Institute.
"The course covered a range of disciplines, such as stagecraft and presentation, studio recording and business and it really boosted my confidence as a solo performer," recalled George.
Apart from playing live, George has more recently been working on his own songs and promoting himself through the internet.
"My ambition is to get away from clubland and win recognition as an original artiste – hopefully the Blackpool gig with be a stepping stone to achieving that aim."
Saturday's Innerleithen gig starts at 8pm.
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