The next Vaguely Sunny concerts see the welcome return to the Isle of Wight of James Hickman and Dan Cassidy, following their succesful first visit last winter when they impressed audiences with their diverse range of songs and tunes, including Bluegrass, Cajun and Celtic material.

Being a Transatlantic duo, their music is very much influenced by the traditions of both Britain and America.

James is from Shrewsbury in Shropshire. He is the lead singer and guitarist in the duo and is an excellent interpreter of folk song. With James will be fiddle player Dan Cassidy, from Maryland, USA - a very exciting virtuoso musician.

Dan is the brother of the late Eva Cassidy who's music has enjoyed enormous popularity in recent years. Dan appears on several of Eva;s recordings. James and Dan released an excellent début album last year which is called 'Severn Street'.

James and Dan will be here for two concerts. The first will be at St Mary's Church, Brading on Saturday, November 12th at 8.00pm where they will be supported by young Island singers Zephirine Critchley and Charlotte Callaghan.

Refreshments - including a wonderful selection of cakes - will be available in the adjacent Church Hall during the interval. Tickets are £10.00 each and are available in advance from Brading Post Office or by phoning 01983-730930.

The second concert will be at Porchfield Village Hall on Sunday, November 13th at 8.00pm when there will be no support act.

Tickets for this event can also be booked by phoning 01983-730930.