HAMILTON Loomis stops off at the Maltings Arts Theatre next Saturday, May 25, during a return visit to the UK.

Texan Loomis is performing with his band which includes two-time Grammy Award winner saxophonist Fabian Hernandez, a protege of Bo Diddley.

They play funki-fied blues, soul and R&B and will be appearing from 8.30pm.

Loomis is one of the young artists at the forefront of bringing blues-based American music into the 21st Century and redefining it for a contemporary audience.

Tickets at £12.50 are available in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo, by calling 0844 8700 887 or in person at St Albans Tourist & Information Centre at the Town Hall in Market Place.