FOLK band Holy Moly & the Crackers will bring their lively sound to rural Dorset this week.

The band will be touring their latest show If The River Was Whiskey with Artsreach.

On Wednesday they arrive at Melbury Osmond Village Hall where they will be performing from 7.30pm. Call 01935 83459 for tickets.

On Friday they will be playing at Frampton Village Hall at 7.30pm. Call 07968 586906 for tickets.

On Sunday they will be playing at St Nicholas School, Child Okeford, at 7.30pm. Call 01258 861391 for tickets.

Holy Moly & The Crackers, a seven-piece ‘gypsy folk'n'roll’ group from Newcastle, are making an impact on both the local and national live music scene, having played more than 200 shows throughout the UK and appearing at numerous festivals over the summer.

Influenced by an eclectic range of styles including punk, ska, reggae, folk and blues, tracks from their 2012 debut album and subsequent EP have been played by many including BBC Introducing and leading music critic Mike Harding.

Their latest show If the River was Whiskey is the perfect collision of lively tunes, dancing, storytelling and drinking.

It weaves the tale of Willie O'Connell and a love affair with whiskey which leads him away from home and into the path of malt soaked Scots, wild women and old American moonshiners.

Part gig, part story, this medley of original songs and old time drinking tunes is best enjoyed with a wee dram in hand - expect a thrilling and hilarious evening of lively music and tall tales!

See artsreach.co.uk for more information.

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