BLUES fans from across the UK are regularly being drawn to Abertillery Community Theatre for an evening of musical entertainment. This continues the season with more high- profile music performances.

The Groundhogs kick off the summer season on Friday, May 10. The band gained recognition through backing John Lee Hooker on his British tours through the 60s. Through the early 70s the band produced massively selling albums, including Thank Christ For The Bomb, Split and Who Will Save The World.

Tickets cost £9 and this particular performance will feature cabaret-style seating. There is also blues music from the Guitar Brothers on Thursday, May 30. This sensational new concept super band teams up the great Joe Louis Walker, (pictured) from San Francisco, with the UK's top blues guitarist Otis Grand. Tickets cost 12.50 each, and, as with all the music events this season, the bar opens at 7pm for an 8pm start.

Geno Washington is also out on the road this summer with his band The Purple Aces, performing his brand- new blues and R&B show.

As well as the classics, while on the road they will be performing some tracks from their latest album on Thunderbird Records, Change Your Thoughts You Change Your Life. Geno stops off at Abertillery Community Theatre on Friday, June 21, at 8pm. Tickets cost £10 each.

Blues duo Michael Roach and Ian Briggs end the summer season on Friday, July 26, at 8pm. Together this very talented duo will not only entertain you but educate you, too... enjoy the experience!

Tickets cost £9 each and the show features cabaret- style seating. This year's summer season also features more high- quality children's entertainment. Martha the Magical Cat makes her third appearance at the theatre on Saturday, May 18. The Storytellers Theatre Company also presents Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass on Saturday, June 29.

Both shows start at 11am and tickets cost £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children. Call the box office today on 01495 216563 to book your tickets.