IT'S quite a title - 'Female vocalist of the year.

But Jo Harman is one singer who definitely lives up to her billing - and then some.

Jo is an original British singer-songwriter and band leader whose work is broadly influenced by blues, gospel, soul, country, rock and other roots sensibilities.

She was been voted this year’s Female vocalist of the year’ by British blues awards and has received rave reviews from across Europe.

Jo’s 2013 debut album ‘Dirt On My Tongue’ received remarkable critical acclaim making various best of lists and awards, internationally. Recently, Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin’ Criminals) said on his BBC Radio 2 show: ‘Sometimes you hear a singer who leaves you speechless – I am’.

Last summer Jo was one of only 12 (otherwise household name) artists appearing at Parkpop in the Hague, performing to over 300,000 people. Moreover, late last year she performed alongside names like Robert Plant and Van Morrison at BluesFest at The Royal Albert Hall in London for Live Nation

Expect a night of bluesy, soulful vocals and melodies to leave you speechless.

The Bridgwater Arts Centre. Thursday October 8, 8pm. Tickets £14 advanced.