ONE of the finest and most respected bands from the 60s, The Manfreds, will be coming to the Palace Theatre in Redditch.

The group's numerous pop hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.

As a result, their records have a timeless quality and some 53 years on The Manfreds, with original front man Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, along with a mix of jazz and blues songs, from some of their best-known albums.

Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on lead guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar and Simon Currie on saxophone/flute.

A theatre spokesman said: "These are all excellent musicians who will provide a full evening’s entertainment with a few surprise renditions of their work."

The show is on Saturday, September 12 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced £20.25 (inclusive of booking fee 75p per ticket up to a maximum £3).

To book or for more information, visit redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk.