STOURBRIDGE blues and roots star Ian Parker will be taking to the stage at a charity gig in Stourbridge this weekend.
Ian will be playing with his band at The Base recording studios, off Rufford Road, Stourbridge, on Saturday May 21 - in an event in aid of Abooku, a charity which is working to develop literacy in The Gambia.
The 39-year-old singer/songwriter will be playing blues, soul and rock covers at the event which had been due to take place in Bromsgrove ahead of a last-minute change of venue.
Ian said: "I'm really honoured to be involved with Abooku through this gig. I think the work they're doing is really valuable and has the potential to make a long-term difference to the lives of children in The Gambia.
"I'm also really looking forward to playing in Stourbridge again. I rehearsed a set of well-known blues, soul and rock material with the band last weekend and we're really excited about it. It's been a while since I've played some of those old songs which inspired me so much when I was growing up."
All proceeds from the event will go to the charity.
Tickets cost £10 and are available on 01384 356077.
To find out more about the charity check out www.abooku4.co.uk
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