ASK anyone on the English acoustic music scene who their favourite guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer is and nine times out of 10 the same name will crop up in the top three of every department - Steve Tilston.

Steve is a blinding, dazzling guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic “folk baroque”, but also drawing from classical, roots and the tradition to create a sound that has been called quintessentially Tilston.

He is one of our most celebrated song-smiths; widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music.

The writer of the classic songs The Slipjigs and Reels, Here’s to Tom Paine and The Naked Highwayman, has also turned author.

Steve has recently published his first novel.

Full of colourful characters All for Poor Jack is an historical tale set in Bristol and the New World and it’s a mighty good read and has been enjoyed by the likes of Bob Dylan no less.

Steve will be performing at the Palace Theatre's Room Upstairs on Friday, March 27 starting at 7.45pm.

Tickets are available in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced £10.75 (inclusive of booking fee 75p per ticket up to a maximum £3).

To purchase seats online, visit redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk.