It's not often that a well-known musician such as Eliza Carthy cites an up-coming folk singer as her favourite vocalist.

Or, for that matter, that a delicate folk songstress based in Wales is asked to record a duet with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant.

But London-born Julie Murphy takes it all in her stride.

After working with band Fernhill, Murphy released the highly-acclaimed Lilac Tree in 2002, her second solo effort.

Continuing to work with guitarist Richard Llewellyn, she recorded the album - which includes nine original songs - in just four days at the tiny Dreamworld Studios in Pembrokeshire, South Wales.

Reminiscent of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks, the late Nick Drake and the more recent Katherine Williams, Murphy's New Folk style has gained her the praise of critics and contemporaries alike.

Appealing to listeners beyond the mainstream folk fanbase, Murphy and Llewellyn's slow-burning, understated and jazzy arrangements on Lilac Tree replaced more traditional words with personal lyrics, once again adding a string to Murphy's musical bow - she has previously dabbled in world music and released records in Welsh.

"I'm not interested in fashion," says Murphy. "Movements and trends come and go in music but if you want to make something that stands the test of time, you have to follow your heart."

Starts: 8.30pm, Tickets: £8/£6, Tel: 01273 647100