The Bar Steward Sons Of Val Doonican are always assured of a warm welcome in Keighley after amusing audiences at the town’s annual Aire Do.

The Barnsley comedy boys are back in town tomorrow to help kick-off this year’s beer festival at the Exchange Arts Centre in Russell Street.

During the weekend, punters can sample lots of beer and gin while listening to music from Corporate Tramps, The Raggamuffins, DownRemo and Speed Dinosaurs.

The Bar Stewards, who will hit the stage at 9pm, allegedly came together in 2006 after estranged brothers Scott and Danny Doonican met by chance on board a mobile library!

The knitwear-clad musicians play comedy cover versions of popular rock, metal and pop songs from the past 50 years using guitars, banjos and accordion.

Playing earlier tomorrow, from 7pm, will be Corporate Tramps, who comprise of musicians from local bands Whipping Post, BNA, Laika Dog and Kelly’s Eye.

Saturday’s music line-up begins at 5pm with Leeds band Speed Dinosaurs, who are described as speed punk ukulele, upright bass and Cajun nutters.

Playing at 7pm are feelgood Americana and folk band DownRemo, which features members of the Broken Hearts Club Band.

Promised are four-part harmonies, country pop and thumping upright double bass.

Finishing the evening at 9pm will be The Raggamuffins, who were booked after impressing the crowd at the Beat-herder Festival earlier in the summer.

The band boasts cleverly-woven Indie anthems, a driving bass and drum rhythm section, swirling organ, punchy brass section and catchy tunes.

Sunday sees the Exchange’s regular open mic session, where people singing or playing any instrument can go along to play in front of like-minded people.

The festival finishes on Monday evening with stand-up comics, compered by Mark Rough, and a chance to drink whatever’s left for £1 a pint.

Visit exchangearts.co.uk or call 01535 661591 for further information.