A GUITARIST is dedicating one of his concerts to a music shop owner who died just before last Christmas.

Simon Dinnigan will take the stage in the Throne Room at Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, on Friday, March 22, at 7.30pm.

On his visit to the area he was to stay at the Bishop Auckland home of his close friend David Edkins, who died in December, aged 44.

Mr Edkins, who established the Top Sounds music shop, in Bishop Auckland, ten years ago, met Mr Dinnigan through their mutual love of the guitar.

Jeremy Edkins said he thought the concert dedication was a lovely way for his brother to be remembered.

He said: "Simon had this tour arranged and was going to stay with David.

"We phoned him straight away after David died and he said he wanted to dedicate the concert to David's memory.

"It is very kind of him to take the time to think of him and include him in the tour."

The tour is being sponsored by Sky television channel Artsworld.

Mr Dinnigan is hoping that the cameras will be accompanying him to Bishop Auckland for the concert.

Mr Edkins said: "Simon is an excellent guitarist as well as a friend. He is hoping that the cameras will come to Bishop Auckland because the castle is such a beautiful setting.''

Tickets for the event are £9, or £7 for concessions. They are available from Top Sounds, in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, or on (01388) 609444.

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