AFTER an impressive performance on Later…with Jools Holland in September last year, Tennessee-raised, Minneapolis based soul-songstress Chastity Brown is heading back to the UK next month for a string of live dates and festivals - including here in the Borders.

Chastity has been busy in the studio for the past few months working on her new album, due for UK release nearer the end of the year. She will be showcasing some of new tracks, as well as live favourites at the String Jam Club in Selkirk on Thursday, July 16 - six months after her last appearance. Doors open at 7.30pm.

Her 2013 album 'Back-Road Highways’ received huge critical acclaim and was a favourite amongst reviewers’ Top 10 end of year lists. The album’s lead track, 'After You’ was featured in the BBC/HBO film, “Mary & Martha” starring Hilary Swank, and Chastity was also invited to duet with Michael Kiwanuka whilst supporting him at First Ave in Minneapolis.

String Jam Club host Allie Fox said: “A truly exhilarating musician whose music encompasses soul, folk, blues, gospel, R&B and roots.” Tickets, priced £15, are available to book by calling 01750 721233.