Phil Beer is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music in Britain.

Although best known as a top flight fiddler with Feast of Fiddles, Phil also plays slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American cuatro.

He has performed with various successful folk and roots bands – including Arizona Smoke Revue, the Albion Band and the Phil Beer Band – over four decades.

Phil has just completed his second album with veteran Spinners singer Mick Groves, called Still Spinning.

He will perform alongside singer and double bass player Miranda Sykes at Ashover Parish Hall on Friday, February 27, at 8pm.

Miranda is a talented folk fusion artist who has toured Britain, America, Canada and Europe with her unique style, which uses rock and pop styles to update traditional folk techniques.

She has worked with Pressgang, Firebrand, Steafan Hannigan, Roger Wilson, Alan Burke, Kirsty McGee, Jenny Crook and Reg Meuross.

Miranda has also just released a new album, called Bliss. The pair look set to delight the Ashover audience with their quality folk tunes and beautiful harmonies. Tickets cost £11-12.50. The bar will open at 7.15pm.