THEY'RE coming from the USA to the UK via Denmark.

The Foghorn Stringband is the present day shining gold standard for American Stringband music. With eight albums, thousands of shows and over a decade of touring under their belts, the acclaimed group are heading to Dorset this Spring for two highly anticipated concerts through Artsreach.

Kerry Bartlett, Artsreach Co-Director said: “Our summer programme, which this year is supported by Blanchards Bailey, is packed full of exciting and unique performances and it’s brilliant to be able to bring this acclaimed group down to Dorset whilst they are on their UK tour”.

Featuring the intertwining harmonies of founding members, Stephen Lind and Caleb Klauder along with powerhouse vocalists, Reeb Willms and Nadine Landry, The Foghorn Stringband combine a wealth of songs, instruments and traditions making them festival favourites around the globe. On stage they all gather around one microphone, balancing their music on the fly, and playing with an intense, fiery abandon.

To Foghorn, this music is as relevant today as it was a century ago. They see themselves not as revivalists, but as curators and ardent fans, and their music is a celebration of these roots. From their origins in Oregon's vibrant underground roots music scene in the late 90s and early 00s, Foghorn have spread the old-time string band gospel all over the world. Along the way they've brought in influences and inspirations from many travels and late-night jam sessions. Old-time square dance tunes rub shoulders with Cajun waltzes, vintage honky-tonk songs and pre bluegrass picking; expect a bubbling and intoxicating musical brew. Catch them live in Corfe Castle (07590 352219) on Saturday May 27 and Portesham (01305 871925) on Sunday May 28. Tickets are also available online at www.artsreach.co.uk