MIRANDA Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with Show of Hands is returning to her roots.

After a career spanning more than 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar.

And Miranda's tour will be taking in Chettle, near Blandford and Osmington, near Weymouth.

Borrowed Places is Miranda's debut solo album and draws its inspiration primarily from the songs and landscape of her native Lincolnshire but seen through the eyes of someone who has lived away for many years.

The themes are not specific; the land changes, it grows, it shrinks, it adapts and it resists but most of all it lives and breathes. With her sensational voice, and accompanying herself, Miranda interprets the soul of the land and takes her audience on a journey that resonates with us all, wherever we live and it is one you won’t want to miss.

Miranda's new album Borrowed Places is out on May 1 and she will be on tour to support the release.

For more news on Miranda, go to the website mirandasykes.com

*Miranda Sykes, Borrowed Places, Chettle Village Hall, Blandford Forum on Thursday May 11. Call 07776 323198 for tickets. The tour goes to Osmington Village Hall on Sunday May 21. Call 07816 832554 for tickets.