For the ninth and final Art’s Music Lounge of the year on Friday 20th November there will be a different setup to the usual. As we have two solo acts performing for around an hour each, it’s live music from 7.30pm rather than 8pm.

First up at 7.30 pm will be Andy Twyman, who I have just seen described as, “the phenomenal one-man band who blends deep blues with comedy and rock ‘n’ roll, subject matter including pandas, pot noodles & poultry, and influences as diverse as Muddy Waters & Monty Python.’

Rounding off the evening will be Elsie Franklin, who is often praised for her authentic, yet unique take on early blues and jazz, drawing influence from legendary female blues artists such as Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith. However, what really grabbed my attention was to see Dave Kelly, who appeared at the Music Lounge last February, compare her to his elder sister, Jo Ann Kelly. Jo Ann who many, including myself, believe was the finest female blues singer/guitarist that Britain ever produced.