RACHEL HARRINGTON

Sunday, 17 May 09 at 7:45PM Durham, Gala Theatre, Fee: £12.00

Reared among the Pentecostal pines of Oregon, Rachel’s rural gospel roots shine through. Mixing country, folk & bluegrass on her debut album The Bootlegger’s Daughter, the CD has made its way around the globe following a hearty recommendation from Bob Harris. Rachel has now toured with her songwriting hero, Guy Clark, won national songwriting awards & performed at large festivals, but this is a chance to see a star-in-the-making, up close & personal in this intimate show.

JODECI

Friday, 13 Feb 09 at 7:00PM Manchester, Manchester Apollo, Fee: £27.50 - £32.50

Two sets of brothers, who were one of the most influential R&B groups in the 90s. With a background in gospel singing, their vocal led sound quickly became a success, seeing them sign with a major label & sell millions of records. The 3 albums they produced in the 90s are seen as classics of the genre, & they also released a string of memorable hit singles, including 'Come And Talk To Me', 'Forever My Lady' & 'Lately'.