Zoot Money is regarded as the biggest personality in British rhythm 'n' blues.

For the past decade fans in the North have been starved of appearances by this flamboyant singer and keyboard player.

Until now, for Spiv Promotions is bringing Zoot to Haworth for a gig on Saturday, March 22.

Spiv spokesman Jim Shipley says Zoot has made a huge contribution to the UK music scene.

He says "His outrageous performances have thrilled audiences for more than three decades and show no signs of slowing down.

"He will bring all his musical experience and zest to Haworth, which guarantees a hugely entertaining evening."

Zoot came to public attention in 1961 with his Big Roll Band, achieving fame after being spotted by British blues godfather Alexis Korner.

A stint with Korner's Blues Incorporated was followed by gigs with Georgie Fame and The Animals at the legendary Flamingo Club.

While in the USA during the 1970s he became an actor, returning to the UK to appear in EastEnders, The Professionals and London's Burning. Zoot kept up with his music, playing with The Grimms, Juicy Lucy and Kevin Ayres, writing for Lulu, and producing for soul diva Ruby Turner.

Zoot returned to the live circuit last year with Georgie Fame, The Animals and Chris Bennett, on the Best of British R'n'B tour.

The March 22 concert is at 8pm in the Parkside Social Club, Butt Lane, Haworth. Buy £8 tickets on 01535 642566 or 07799 275323.

n Robb Johnson is the headline performer tonight at the Bacca Pipes Folk Club as it begins its spring season.

A "club night" on March 28 features a rare appearance by Fiddlers' Green writer John Conolly.

Singer-songwriter Bill Caddick performs on April 4 and Ryeburn musician Pete Coe returns on April 25.

Blue Manhattan -- "the posher end of our local musical talent" -- drops in on May 9.

The last guests of the season are the "Family Hockenhull", bringing together Keighley's own singer/musician clan Mike, Helen and Laura.

All other Fridays are singers' nights. The club meets at the Ukrainian Club, 9 Henry Street, off Cavendish Street.

Phone Jenny Scott on 01535 605310, or visit the web site www.baccapipes.org.uk.

n Keighley's Noseboard Internet musical community has moved to a new web site to cope with its increasing size.

The site, which brings together several Keighley bands, has forged links with groups around the country.

Random Hand musician Joe Tilston, one of the leading lights, says Noseboard now has a more professional attitude.

Noseboard's regular gigs at Keighley Club VWs are attracting up to 150 people at a time.

Joe says: "We are starting to get a lot of bands from Scotland coming down due to work with a web site in Dundee.

"Five bands are coming down over the summer and there will definitely be another Boardfest this summer.

Last year's Boardfest saw 12 Keighley bands perform during an all-day gig in Bradford.

Joe's fellow Noseboard masterminds are John Marshall and James Brewster. The site is at www.noseboard.net.

n Singing stars from the Sixties are back together tomorrow at St George's Hall (7.30pm) in the hit show Reelinandarockin.

The voices of Gerry and the Pacemakers, Manfred Mann, The Searchers, The Cruisers and The Tremeloes sing their hits at the Bradford venue.

Hear songs like You'll Never Walk Alone, Ferry Cross the Mersey, Needles and Pins, Every Time You Walk in the Room and Crying Game.

Book tickets at Keighley Information Centre or phone 01274 432000.

n The Pipers travel from their Keighley home to rock pub The Empress, Aldermanbury, Bradford, for a gig tonight. Support comes from DJs Vinyl Ritchie And Ill Eye.

n Tomorrow sees Johnny and the Poorboys play their St Patrick's dance at St Anne's Catholic Club, North Street, Keighley. Phone 07973 950660 to check ticket availability.

n Leading guitarist Gordon Giltrap performs at Burnley Mechanics on March 27 to raise money for Burnley and Pendle hospice Brierfield. Book £10 tickets on 01282 664400.