PONTARDAWE’S Valley Folk Club welcomes guitarist and songwriter John James to the Ivy Bush Hotel on Friday, January 20.

Legendary exponent of ragtime guitar John James (born in 1947 in Lampeter) is aWelsh virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter.

He is best known for his original instrumental compositions for the guitar, as well as interpretations of blues, folk, ragtime, jazz and classical tunes.

John James remains one of the most accomplished and entertaining of guitarists.

The evening starts at 8pm and admission is priced at £5. For further information go to www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk