Relaxed cabaret style evening featuring The Velvet Violin promised in Presteigne

The Velvet Violin will be performing in Presteigne at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday, September 26 from 7.30pm.

They return with a relaxed, cabaret style evening with Whiskey Moon Face as well as Little Rumba, and of course the legendary Velvet Violin Quiz.

The evening will features songwriter, accordionist and singer Louisa Jones with clarinettist and saxophonist Ewan Bleach performing as Whiskey Moon Face.

The evening also features the actual band Little Rumba, and of course the legendary Velvet Violin Quiz.

The Velvet Violin crew have been entertaining people in this format since 2014; their name was inspired by mention of an underground London Club featured in Downton Abbey Episode 8, Series 5.

Louisa and Ewan deliver a fascinating blend of original and quirky songs. The music covers all sorts of references to folk, ragtime, blues and beyond with an almost Gallic feel at times - reminiscent of the sound you'd hear drifting straight out of a sleazy Paris basement.

It's also a collection which has that sort of lo-fi appeal which makes it appear like a relic of older times; something you'd imagine being viewed in sepia and frayed around the edges, all worldly worn, organic and well used.

There's an element of understated humour - the answers to the questions of the universe allegedly being contained within the quivering chords of 'Whiskey Spirit' while "There's a dead dog in your bed" is a memorable line which reflects the slightly off kilter nature of their venture.

Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for under 25's and they are available at The Workhouse Gallery, Presteigne or online at: https://wegottickets.com/f/20570