AN AMERICAN singer and songwriter will be appearing at the Barn at the Square and Compass on Windmill Hill Near Ilminster next month.

Lisa Mills from Mobile Alabama will be performing at the popular music venue on July 17 from 9pm.

Lisa is an accomplished blues singer and has performed at the Glastonbury Festival, opened for Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and toured throughout the US and Europe.

Lisa was also part of Janis Joplin's first band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and has been compared to Etta James, Billie Holiday and Bonnie Raitt.

Doors for the show will open at 8pm with pre-booked food available from 7pm.

Tickets £8.50 in advance, £10 on the door.

Call 01823-480467 for information.