Lisa Mills, the sensationally gifted American soul and blues singer, returns to Tenby for a concert at the De Valence on Thursday, July 17, in a preview gig for the Tenby Blues Festival. Mississippi born Lisa, who grew up listening to old gospel tunes and Elvis Presely hits, began her musical career after watching the Blues Brothers movie - she knew then that that was the music she wanted to emulate. Since then she has carved out a career for herself that has gained critical comparisons with the likes of Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. Not for nothing has Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin) gone on record as claiming 'she has a wonderful voice.' Her spectacular shows are always uplifting, always entertaining and always laced with humour and passion. When she played Glastonbury Festival she received a standing ovation at the end of her set. A leading US music journalist was moved to describe her show as a 'dynamic and inspiring performance... a wonderful listen - soothing, bluesy, rocking and sexy.' Those of us who saw her at Tenby last year can only agree. Don't miss out this time on hearing Lisa Mills - arguably America's leading lady of soul and blues. And this year she is bringing Californian guitarist Rick Hirsch with her. Rick has played with both The Allman Brothers and Joan Armatrading. Support on the night will be one of West Wales' top blues bands, Cottonmouth. Tenby Blues Festival takes place over the weekend of November 14-16. Go to http://www.tenbyblues.co.uk">www.tenbyblues.co.uk for full details. Doors open at 7.30 pm for the Lisa Mills gig and tickets, priced at only £5, are available from the De Valence box office on (01834) 843568.