The Jar Family, who hail from Hartlepool, have been confirmed as main support for legendary guitarist Steve Cradock's show at the Newcastle O2 Academy on Sunday.

Fresh from touring the UK with Alabama 3, The Jar Family’s ascent to stardom continues with their gig supporting the guitarist famed for his work with Ocean Colour Scene and Paul Weller. Jar Family bassist Keith Wilkinson, of South Shields and formerly with Squeeze, said: “Opening for the brilliant Steve Cradock will be an absolute pleasure. As far as last minute confirmations go, this one’s an absolute beauty!”

The band’s debut album, ‘The Jar Family Album’ is out now on iTunes and available everywhere else and on other formats from April. For details of Sunday’s gig, visit to www.facebook.com/thejarfamily or www.thejarfamily.com.