Organisers of the 8th Words & Music Festival in Nantwich have lured Canadian folk singer Frazey Ford to perform live.
Frazey, who also reads poetry, will be travelling more than 4,500 miles from Vancouver for the festival in October.
British audiences recognised and fell in love with her jaw-dropping voice when she fronted Canadian folk band “The Be Good Tanyas”.
It was with this band, that they released their album “Blue Train” in 2002.
Since then, Frazey has released her debut solo album “Obidiah” in 2014, which included a stunning version of Bob Dylan’s “One More Cup of Coffee”.
Frazey (pictured) said: “I am thrilled to be performing in Nantwich for the Words & Music Festival.
“I look forward to travelling to England as part of this exciting adventure!”
Paula Reeves, marketing consultant of Words & Music Festival, said: “I’ve lived in large metropolitan cities like Minneapolis and Amsterdam where eclectic, global acts are a big part of the cultural scene.
“We moved to Nantwich in 2009 and the Words & Music Festival was such a pleasant surprise!
“I love the fact that you can see acts from around the world in such intimate settings.”
Hailed as the most diverse of all line-ups, the festival also welcomes Barbara Dickson, Nantwich resident Thea Gilmore and 90s indie band The Magic Numbers, among many others.
In 2014, the furthest travelling performer was Mo Kenney, also from Canada, where she performed a heart-felt and honest acoustic set at Malbank High School.
In the same year, the fan making the longest trip was a man from Japan who made his way to The Crown Hotel to see Ian McCulloch, of Echo and the Bunnymen fame.
Tickets for all performances are on sale in Nantwich at The Crown Hotel, The Vine, Bloom and Enzo.
They can also be bought online at www.wordsandmusicfestival.co.uk
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