FOLK-BASED singer songwriter Martha Tilston will be performing with her band The Woods at South Petherton's The David Hall on Saturday, July 12.

Martha was born in the South-West and is the daughter of Steve Tilston, a well-respected songwriter and performer.

She began her musical career in 2000 as an active presence in Britain's alternative festival scene, particularly as part of the traveling troupe called The Small World Solar Stage.

In 2001 she formed half of the duo Mouse with guitarist Nick Marshall and in 2002 toured as a supporting act for Damien Rice.

Her first solo album Rolling' was released in 2003, followed by Bimbling' in 2005.

Her online-only album with The Woods, Ropeswing', was issued in 2006 and distributed free of charge via two British outlets.

She was also nominated for Best New Act' in the 2007 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

The concert starts at 8pm and tickets cost £13.

Contact the box office on 01460-240340 for more information.