ALTERNATIVE feel-good rock band Toploader has reformed and will perform in Bridgwater on Friday, September 17.

The recently-reformed band, famous for their catchy cover Dancing in the Moonlight, are at Bridgwater Sports and Social Club.

The gig comes courtesy of local promoters SRL Promotions, which is responsible for the town's ever-growing SomerRock festival.

Formed in 1997, Toploader swiftly rose from unknown to catchy feel-good favourites.

After supporting Paul Weller on his 1999 tour, the band embarked on their own tour on the back of successful limited edition single Achilles Heel.

Toploader landed slots at Glastonbury and Reading festivals, before their biggest hit, a cover of '70s band King Harvest's Dancing in the Moonlight, charted, remaining there for months.

Their debut album Onka's Big Moka reached number five in the UK album charts, remaining in the top five for over six months and hit gold status after just a fortnight.

They were riding high by summer 2000 and further gigs with Weller at the Royal Albert Hall and a 30-date tour with Bon Jovi followed.

The band's second album Magic Hotel reached number three in the UK album charts, producing hit singles Time of my Life. Toploader split shortly afterwards – but the five-piece reformed in 2009 after a five-year gap.

Supporting is 3 Bags Full, who count Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Dylan and Cat Stevens as influences. Doors open 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £13 each by calling 01278 446215, 07723 377500, the sports and social club, Bath Road, The Mansion House pub or Strings 'n' Things, both Bridgwater town centre.