INTERNATIONAL singer-songwriter Nigel H Seymour and much-loved folk rock singer Shelagh McDonald have a South Cumbrian appearance in July.

The pair will be treading the boards at Bardsea Malt Kiln on Friday July 21.

Shelagh McDonald’s story is the stuff of legend today, after her rise to international fame in the early 70s, only to disappear after three very successful album releases - and appear again in the mid 2000s.

Nigel H Seymour commented on the forthcoming concerts: "Just to see Shelagh McDonald play in the flesh today, will be a history making experience for people, owing to the fact that Shelagh really did have no intention at all of picking up a guitar and playing it again after her legendary disappearance.

"It has taken several years to get the lady to the point of performance again, and I’m honoured to have had a part in this great musical adventure, which recently has taken another twist for the turn with the reinstatement of us both by BMG in London, who are now set on re-issuing her back catalogue on vinyl and CD with updated cover and notes."

Nigel H Seymour's story is as wildly vivid as Shelagh’s in many ways, with releases in South America, and recently his Europe album in the UK.

The show starts at 7.30pm, and tickets can be booked by phoning 01229 869119.