The first of three American guests arrives at the Bacca Pipes Folk club tonight to perform her traditional and contemporary music.

Debra Cowan is said to sing with the clarity and pureness of Judy Collins or Maddy Prior but remain in a class by herself.

An American radio station described Debra as an emotionally powerful performer whose ballads come alive.

She performs emotive slow songs and foot-tapping upbeat material, sharing the history of the songs with her audience.

Debra sings after 8.30pm at the club venue, Keighley Ukrainian Club, Henry Street, off Cavendish Street, Keighley. Singers' nights are on April 2 and 9, and a poetry night is on April 16.

n In their original bands they have enjoyed millions of record sales and spent many months in the charts.

Together as The Players the four musicians have gained critical acclaim and a growing number of fans.

Keighley music lovers find out what all the fuss is about as the band plays the New Variety Club on April 4.

Hear the guitarist from Stone Roses, the bass player with Ocean Colour Scene, the Style Council keyboard player and Paul Weller's drummer, from 7.30pm.

Book £10 tickets at the Boardroom, upstairs at outdoor shop Speaks, next to Keighley bus station, or phone 01535 603979.

n Opening its doors tonight (8pm) at St Anne's Catholic Social Club, North Street, Keighley is the SAC o'Blues Club. The Blues Breakfast, featuring experienced local musicians, supports acclaimed teenage outfit The Yellow and Blues Band.

Tickets cost £3 from the club