Devoran Acoustic Sessions' new season opens with John Kirkpatrick on Sunday, October 6.

John is one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene, performing solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso (melodeon, Anglo concertina and button accordion), as well as a leading interpreter of English folk music.

John has been a member of the Albion Country Band, Magic Lantern, The Richard Thompson Band, Umps and Dumps, Steeleye Span, Brass Monkey, Trans-Europe Diatonique, and Band of Hope, as well as numerous ceilidh bands.

As songwriter, composer, choreographer, and musical director, John has contributed to over 60 plays in the theatre and on radio. And as featured artiste, band member, or session player, his music can be heard on more than 200 different commercial recordings.

John has lived in Shropshire since 1973, where he still dances with the Morris team he founded in 1975, The Shropshire Bedlams.

John's performance at Devoran Acoustic Session will be held at Devoran Village Hall. Tickets are £12.50 available from 01726 879500, www.crbo.co.uk or Tourist Information Centres.