FOLK fans are being urged to book their tickets for what promises to be one of the highlights of 2017 at Davenham Theatre.

The theatre plays host on Saturday, January 28 to lyricist, raconteur and guitarist George Papavgeris.

George will be joined by folk and English music specialists Jonny Dyer and Vicki Swan, and the concert will be opened by John and Ailsa Booth.

It is only 10 years since George Papavgeris surprised the British and international folk scene with his unique blend of storytelling perspectives, picture-painting wordsmithing, innovative tune crafting and trademark passionate delivery.

At the same time Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer were taking the folk world by storm in their own right, establishing themselves as one of the best duos around on the folk scene.

Vicki and Jonny blend traditional material with contemporary interpretations whilst creating original self-penned tunes and songs that are entirely at home in the tradition.

George asked them to provide the main backing for his last two albums and having done so, they exploited every opportunity to play and sing together in each other’s sets at festivals.

The bar opens at 7.30pm, and the concert starts at 8pm. Tickets are £8 from danarts.org or by calling 01606 74502.