SLADERS Yard in West Bay will be hosting British/Swedish band House of Trees on a winter music night which includes British alt-folk troubadour Jack Cheshire on Saturday, January 26.

House of Trees features former Bridport man James Carnell and led by British singer/songwriter Rob Coe.

House of Trees explore the myriad moods of life – thoughts, dreams, places and people – in their often mythical fairytale songs. Djamila Skoglund Voss’s earthy yet ethereal voice combines with Bridport-born James Carnell on percussion and Helena Sköld on violin.

As a live act the group bends and shapes itself depending on the climate of the concert.

The atmosphere and emotion of their gigs is described as a good home: warm and cosy on the inside but outside the wind and the dark are knocking on the door.

The songs blend a heady mix of classical, folk and jazz music that draw parallels with Billie Holiday, Kurt Weill, and dark old-time Disney classics.

Bath-born troubadour Jack Cheshire’s melodies, kaleidoscopic finger-picking and intricately-layered musicbox psychedelia have invited comparisons with Syd Barratt, Arthur Lee, Radiohead and Beck.

He has supported the likes of Josh T Pearson, Roddy Woomble, Polly Paulusma and Kris Drever.

House of Trees with Jack Cheshire is at Sladers Yard, West Bay on Saturday, January 26. Tickets are £10/£25 with supper. Tel 01308 459511 or email gallery@sladersyard.co.uk for tickets.