Ian home for Christmas

12:35pm Wednesday 14th November 2007

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STOURBRIDGE bluesman Ian Parker is coming home after a year on the road for a major Christmas event.

Christmas by The Cut is moving venue from the Bonded Warehouse to Stourbridge Town Hall to cope with the expected demand for tickets to see Ian, who has become a major force in European blues and roots.

The show will also feature singer/songwriter Dan Haynes and soul popsters Blue Casbah, John Mono and Moll The Bat from internet radio station Monochrome Museum will be on hand to compere the event.

Christmas by The Cut 2007 is being organised by promotors George Totoise, a social enterprise company who have given nearly £10,000 to charity over the last two years, profits from the Ian Parker show will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

Ash James, from George Totoise, said: "Cancer Research UK do a stunning job in improving our knowledge of the causes of this illness, they also give tremendous support to help improve the lives of all those affected with cancer.

"Everyone attending this night is sure to have a great time so we are very much hoping for a full house."

The show is set for Saturday December 8 and if the show sells out Ash hopes to be able to give in excess of £2,000 to the charity, which is funded entirely by donations.

Tickets for the show cost £10 in advance and are available from www.georgetortoise.co.uk, www.monochromemuseum.co.uk.