Local muscians Kate Howden and Paul Jones kick off their 2012 season at The Dukes, Lancaster on Saturday 4th February. They are joined by Laurence Canty on bass and Trevor Wagstaff on drums.

he date starts launches the band’s “Beautiful Music in Beaitful Places” tour, which will see them playing venues across the country. 

Kate and Paul, who now have seven abums to their credit, are musicians with that special magic that captivates the audience in a unique and intimate atmosphere. Their blend of beautiful original songs, Paul’s great musicianship and Kate’s transcendent singing would be reason enough to recommend them, but add in their engaging, warm personalities and howednjones soon show an audience why they’re so popular.

 • Doors open 7-30pm for 8pm. Tickets £8/£6 concessions available from The Dukes Box Office on 01524 598500.

• You can find out more about howdenjones and hear their music by visiting www.howdenjones.co.uk

• The Full ‘Beautiful Music’ Tour so far (check the band’s web site for any extra dattes). Click on a venue to see details of food and drink availability and ticket booking.

February 4th: The Dukes Lancaster
Tel: 01524 598500 Web: www.dukes-lancaster.org
With Laurence Canty and Trevor Wagstaff

February 11th: Dishforth Village Hall, Ripon, Yorkshire
Tel: Jane 01845 577876, Sarah, 578266, Sue 577729, Hillary 577664 (after 6pm)

Web: www.dishforthvillagehall.co.uk

February 17th: Soulby Village Hall, Cumbria
Tel: 01768371396 or 01768371101

March 10th: Newland Village Room, Monmouth
Tel: 01594 836754

March 16th: Burnsall Village Hall, Skipton, BD23 6BP
Tel: 07900258488. Web: www.burnsallvillagehall.org.uk

March 23rd: Armathwaite Old school Hall, Cumbria
Tel: 07900258488

March 24th: Blindcrake Village Hall, Carlisle,CA13 0QP
Tel: 07900258488 Web: www.blindcrake.org.uk

March 30th: Carlton Village Hall, DN14 9TB, Goole, North Yorkshire
Tel: 07900258488 Web: www.carltonvillagehall.com

April 14th: Hutton Rudby Village Hall, Yarm, North Yorkshire TS15 0EJ

Tel: 01642 701744 or 701586 Web: www.thevillagehall.com

April 21st: The Herrison Hall, Charlton Down, DT2 9UA, Dorset
Tel: 01305 263406 Web: www.charltondownvillagehall.info

April 22nd: The Dunster Tithe Barn,TA24 6RY,West Somerset
Tel: 07900258488 Web: www.dunstertithebarn.org.uk

April 27th: The Lion Ballroom, Leominster, Herefordshire
Tel: 01568611588 Web: www.lionballroom.co.uk

April 28th: East Knoyle Village Hall, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Tel: 01747 830585 Web: www.eastknoyle.org.uk

April 29th: The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset
Tel: 01929439229 Web: www.squareandcompasspub.co.uk

April 30th: River of Life Centre, Dorchester
Tel: 07900258488

May 2nd: Chettle Village Hall, Dorset, DT11 8DB
Tel: 07900258488

May 12th: Kettleshume Village Hall, Cheshire
Tel: 07900258488

May 19th: Mechanics Institute Village Hall at Kirkby Malzeard, HG4 3RS
Tel: 01765 658438