LINDISFARNE, the North-East folk rock band, has been taking part rehearsals ahead of a special summer gig in the region.

The highly-anticipated concert at at Newcastle Racecourse on June 6 will mark the band’s first North East performance featuring a new line-up following lead vocalist Ray Jackson’s retirement in January.

Dave Hull-Denholm, Steve Daggett and Charlie Harcourt will be joined by founding member Rod Clements, who wrote the band’s top-five hit “Meet Me on the Corner” in 1972.

He said he had been “very touched” by the large number of positive comments he received from fans following his decision to rejoin the band, and said they could look forward to exciting developments in their classic folk rock music style.

He said: “To everyone who cares about the band’s history and future, I would say that the rich legacy of music, songs and live performances associated with the Lindisfarne name could not be in safer hands.”

The summer gig is set to be a celebration of the band’s long musical career, and will include both newer songs and famous 1970s hits, such as Lady Eleanor, Run for Home and Fog on the Tyne.

Tickets for the concert are priced at £30 for the Premier Enclosure and £20 for the Grandstand,and can be bought by contacting Newcastle Racecourse on 0191-236-2020 or by visiting www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk