RESIDENTS are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of relaxing traditional music in Andover.

True Strays will be heading to Andover in April and the show is promised to be an evening of relaxed and intimate original music for all to enjoy.

True Strays are lifelong friends, songwriters and country boys, the group is made up of Joseph James and James Cameron – from Bristol, England.

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The duo are fast carving out a niche of their own in the UK Americana music scene.

Their music is well known to be a cathartic celebration of alternative roots americana and blues rock, which has been enjoyed by many fans who come along to see them perform on stage.

Their songs are known mostly for focusing on the dirt that life throws at you and how struggle can be transformed into something better and much more positive, a lesson for everyone to learn.

The prolific song writing duo draw influences from classic sounds such as Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Fleetwood Mac and alongside this modern retro inspired acts like Alabama Shakes, Gary Clark Jr and the Black Keys.

From the rock and roll circumstances of their first meeting, in a sand pit in playgroup 30 odd years ago, they have completed countless UK tours, supported bands as diverse as My Baby and Elles Bailey, been jump started by Keith Allen, played by BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 4, played their first European dates, survived over 70 festival shows at prestigious festivals like Green Man, Boom Town, Larmer Tree and Shambala and have been featured on the Spotify’s Nu-Blue and Modern Blues Rock playlists.

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The pairs list of achievements goes on and on throughout their career.

They also enjoy an extensive following on Facebook where you can listen to their latest releases, share news and check out all their merchandise.

They will be taking to the stage at The Lights theatre in Andover on Thursday, April 7 with the show kicking off at 8pm.

Tickets are available to book online by visiting www.thelights.org.uk or residents can alternatively call the Box Office: 01264 368368.

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