British female vocalist Carol Grimes is performing in the North-East tonight.

She will be joined by Stan Alder on cello, Greg Wain on guitar, Richard Chew on piano, Josefina Cupido on drums, Giles Perring on percussion and Steve Watts on bass.

They are performing tracks from her first solo album in several years, Mother, released on Irregular Records, at Caedmon hall in Gateshead Central Library at 8pm.

Tickets are £8 for adults, £7 for children and over-60s. Call the box office on 0191-443 8420.