Sam Payne draws on two decades' experience gigging when she plays the Cricketers Arms on January 31.

The blues singer/songwriter from Leeds, who regularly appears in Keighley, has been performing since she was 14.

She released the latest album Shackles Off last December and has held a residency at famous jazz club Ronnie Scotts.

Sam's influences include John Martyn, Nina Simone and Massive Attack.

She performs songs by the likes of Bessie Smith and Ray Charles as well as her own material.

Sam is a regular at the Cricketers, in Coney Lane, Keighley, and played this month's members' night at Keighley Blues Club.