PEOPLE are being asked to prepare themselves for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions at the Palace Theatre in Redditch.

Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Russian stylings into uncharted territories.

Each year Bourbon plays more than 100 shows around the world.

Born in France in the early 60s, Claude Bourbon grew up in Switzerland, where he was classically trained for many years.

This-finger picking guitarist has performed and studied all over the world. He has played countless venues, including Glastonbury Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, Colne Great British & Blues Festival, Rock O'Z Arene, Avenches, Switzerland, and many others.

He has shared the stage in Europe and the USA with countless musicians including Calvin Russel, Charlie Morgan (Elton John, Gary Moore), Jan Akkerman (Focus), Steve Grossman (Miles Davis), Herbie Armstrong (Van Morisson), Jose Barrense Dias and many more.

A spokesman said: "Now based in the UK, some of these guitarist's influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician - Paco De Lucia, Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore, Joaquin Rodrigo, JJ Cale and JS Bach to name just a few."

Claude Bourbon will be performing at Redditch's Palace Theatre, in the town centre, on Friday, February 9 from 7.45pm.

Tickets are available now in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced at £13 and £11 (inclusive of booking fee £1 per seat up to a maximum £4) or you can purchase your seats online at www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk