FOLK icon Martin Carthy will be gracing the stage at the David Hall, South Petherton, tonight.
For the past 40 years, Martin has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon.
His eponymous debut album was released in 1965 and featured the talents of legendary fiddle player and regular collaborator Dave Swarbrick.
The Londoner has also formed trailblazing musical partnerships with the likes of Steeleye Span, The Watersons, his award-winning wife, Norma Waterson, and daughter Eliza Carthy.
He was named Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2002 and again in 2005, when he also won the award for Best Traditional Track.
In 1998 he was awarded an MBE for his services to English music.
Martin will be performing from 8pm and tickets cost £15 – to book call the box office on 01460-240340.
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