As a singer-songwriter, Jay Farrar chronicled the underbelly of the US and struck a chord with the people of industrial towns of the Mid-West.
As the co-founder of seminal country band Uncle Tupelo and later Son Volt, Farrar was the architect of the alt.country movement which spawned countless bands.
Farrar formed the legendary Tupelo with Jeff Tweedy, now of Wilco, and drummer Mike Heidorn.
As a band, they made country moody and rousing with a punk sensibility.
But after four records and three with Son Volt, Farrar recorded his first solo album, Sebastopol, last year.
It was one of his strongest and saw him embracing a wider musical style while keeping true to his roots.
His definition of success is simple: "It's being able to keep your integrity and do what you want without having to take on another job."
He will be accompanied by Mark Spencer of The Blood Oranges. Tickets are £10. Call 01273 680734.
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