'Squeezy' John Spiers, the squeeze box that drives Bellowhead is performing solo at Devoran Acoustic Sessions in the Parish Church on Friday, October 23 and will be holding a workshop on Saturday.

John Spiers is a melodeon and concertina player with a passion for traditional music, particularly that of the Thames Valley and the Vale of the White Horse where he grew up.

Mixing infectious dance tunes with incredibly sensitive and moving slow airs, John’s solo shows are a mixture of traditional material and his own compositions interspersed with an easy-going, humorous and informative banter.

He is mainly self-taught and influenced by both local musicians and leading players in the folk world, he has developed a very exciting and dance-able style on his instruments which retains the raw rhythm of the Morris while developing tunes in exciting and musical ways.

In 2004 John and Eliza Carthy’s teamed with Jon Boden for a project that became known as Bellowhead. This 11 piece folk big-band has risen to the top of the folk world and crossed over into the realms of mainstream music. This November they tour together for the final time.

This concert is a great opportunity to see the squeeze box that has driven Bellowhead since 2004, solo. The show in Devoran Parish Church starts at 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm). Tickets are available by calling 01872 262466 or by visiting hallforcornwall.co.uk. For the workshop call: 0776 542 3751.