Once again Spotlight Acoustic, run by Cathy Judge and Johnny Francis, are bringing the best in British acoustic music to rural Somerset.

On Sunday, the internationally acclaimed duo Whiles And Matthews will be in concert at Priddy Village Hall.

Though internationally acclaimed, they continue to be a leading force on the UK's acoustic/roots arts circuit.

Their songs cover life as they see it, from the industrial waste lands of the north, to injustice and freedom, matters of the heart and everything in between.

Their songs are covered by many revered singers the world over but it is Chris Whiles and Julie Mathews' musical partnership and obvious joy of performing together that really brings their songs to life.

Professional live performers, the duo often leave their audiences exhilarated having put them through every emotion possible.

As well as winning this year they have been nominated eight times for the BBC Radio 2 Folk music awards in the Best Song, Best Duo, Best Live Act categories.

Whiles and Matthews are also the founding members of Blue Tapestry, celebrating the music of Carole King and Joni Mitchell with Martin Allcock, Pete Zorn and Neil Marshall: an extraordinarily talented band of musicians.

They also team up with Chris Leslie and David Hughes each December to become St Agnes Fountain, giving Christmas Carols a breath of fresh air and a new groove.

Chris and Julie already have nine duo albums and a songbook to their credit as well as six solo albums between them, a Blue Tapestry album and five St Agnes Fountain CDs.

They also appear as the leading songwriters and singers on several Albion Band albums during their time in the band (1990 to 1997) and on the much acclaimed Daphne's Flight, a project which also included Christine Collister, Helen Watson and Melanie Harrold.

Cathy and John also run an acoustic night on the third Wednesday of every month at The Blue Bowl Inn in West, Harptree, as well as hosting concerts with top names from the world of contemporary and traditional acoustic music.

On Thursday November 5, the pair will be bringing the talents of Ceilidh Jo to Compton Martin Village Hall.

Ceilidh-Jo is an enchanting singer songwriter. She writes acoustic folk music, both lively and gentle, rhythmic and intricate.

For more information visit www.spotlightacoustic.co.uk or call John on 07766 442490 or Cathy on 01761 241235.