STOURBRIDGE blues and roots star Ian Parker will be performing in front of a home town crowd this weekend.

Ian will be taking to the stage with his full band, which includes long-time collaborator Morg Morgan on keys, at the New Road music venue on Sunday December 22.

The 36-year-old singer/songwriter said: “It's my annual end of year local bash – I’m really glad it's actually in my home town this year.”

Starting at 8pm, the gig will include support from Bromsgrove based blues artist Zynia G Maylyn.

Tickets, priced £8, are available online from www.moochers.co.uk or for more on Ian Parker check out http://ianparker.biz