LOCAL band Willowen will support The Wurzels when they play the Electric Palace in Bridport on Saturday September 17.

Comprising Jonny Phillips (Vocals/Guitar), George Fullerton (Drums/Percussion/Vocals), Jasmine Watkiss (Violin/Ukulele/Vocals), and Kris Venzi-James (Bass), Bournemouth-based Willowen fuse three part harmonies, indie rock ethics and a folky twist.

Their music has been described as a quirky mixture of folk and Fleetwood Mac.

They have performed at Isle of Wight Festival, Larmer Tree Festival and Purbeck Folk Festival in recent years, as well as sharing the stage with the likes of KT Tunstall, Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South/Housemartins), We Were Evergreen and 3 Daft Monkeys to name a few.

Following the success of their 2013 debut, their sophomore album is due for release later this year, and some of their new material will be championed at this show - including the single Blue Car.