THE sound of the Deep South will return to Darlington this month as popular bands line up to play for a club audience.

The Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club will host a band that has toured the world to perform the genre born in the United States.

Trombonist Dave Donohoe and his band will perform at the club on Saturday, March 24, alongside Tom Kincaid on keyboard.

A spokesman for the jazz club said: “Dave will get a great welcome from his fans when he comes back to the club and his visit is followed by the return of another favourite when the hugely popular Savannah Jazz Band comes back on Saturday, April 7.

"Savannah’s famous for putting together a foot-tapping, heart-warming performance packed with excitement and raw, good music.

"They're driving and exciting New Orleans style attracts large audiences whenever they play, and they’re constantly adding new numbers to their extremely wide repertoire.

"There might even be a dash of gospel and Johnny Cash-inspired country if the band is in the mood for fun."

The jazz club meets at St Augustine's Parish Centre, off Larchfield Street, which has a bar and refreshments available, however guests are welcome to bring a picnic.

Both gigs on March 24 and April 7 will begin at 12.30pm, with doors opening at midday.

Tickets are £10 on the door and children 15 and under go free.

For more information, visit darlingtonjazz.co.uk, email Ray Sams on ray@darlingtonjazz.co.uk or call 07860-368022 or email Graham Foster on graham@darlingtonjazz.co.uk