NORTH Dorset-based Petites Annonces are back by popular demand to play a unique mix of gypsy jazz, old French chansons from the likes of Charles Trenet, Jacques Dutronc and Boris Vian – all wrapped in a big slice of Punk Manouche.

The mesmerising group will be performing at Broadoak Village Hall on March 4 at 7.30 and Cerne Abbas Village Hall on March 5 at 7.30pm.

Established in 2005 the quartet have played venues and events including Le QuecumBar, London’s premier gypsy swing bar and The International Gypsy Guitar Festival in Gossington, as well as at several private functions and wedding receptions.

Led by rhythm guitarist and vocalist Jipé Gérardin, the band features twin lead guitars from Bradley Laming and Pete Nicholson, Dan Baker on violin and squeezebox, with bassist Steve Laming holding down the bottom end.

The group's take on many gypsy jazz classics are less about staying true to the original or showing off their virtuosity. Instead, they brand the songs with their own character and sense of fun, all while keeping the spirit of swing alive.

Petites Annonces warn that their audiences may experiences some side effects during their performances, such as foot tapping, finger snapping or cravings for Camembert, saucisson or red wine! Expect to hear something different.

n Petites Annonces, performing at Broadoak Village Hall on March 4 at 7.30 (01308 424922) and Cerne Abbas Village Hall on March 5 at 7.30pm (01300 341332). There will be an additional performance at Horton Village Hall on March 3 at 7.30pm (01258 840294).