FOLK fans can look forward to seeing a trio of ‘superb’ musicians playing together in Otley this month.

Award-winning folk band Leveret are returning to Otley Courthouse on Saturday, October 12.

The band was created through a collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians - Andy Cutting (on button accordion), Sam Sweeney (on fiddle) and Rob Harbron (on concertina).

Each is regarded as an exceptional performer in their own right and a and master of their chosen instrument.

Together, their live performances rely on creating new settings ‘on the fly’ with the music not arranged in any conventional sense.

That ensures that no two shows are alike, keeping things fresh for the performers and audience alike.

A Courthouse spokeswoman said: “Their playing is relaxed and natural, drawing audiences in and inviting them to share in music making that is truly spontaneous and yet deeply timeless.

“Leveret’s music is firmly rooted in the English tradition but sounds fresh and new.

“With their first three albums and over a long string of sell-out gigs, the trio have built a strong reputation as superb musicians, fine tunesmiths and captivating performers.

“On their new album Diversions they have brought their trademark groove, energy and intuitive playing to bear on a newly unearthed set of upbeat and accessible traditional gems – truly great music from a band at the top of their game.”

Fiddler Sam Sweeney was the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year, directs the National Youth Folk Ensemble and is known for his work in Bellowhead and The Full English plus his new solo album, The Unfinished Violin.

Melodeon genius Andy Cutting meanwhile, a four-time BBC Folk Awards Best Musician, is a compelling solo performer and works with Blowzabella, Topette, June Tabor, and Roger Daltry.

And Concertina player Rob Harbron leads the English Acoustic Collective summer school and is known for his work with The Full English (Best Group and Best Album BBC Folk Awards 2014), Emily Portman, Emma Reid, and Jon Boden.

Released in March this year, Leveret’s Diversions album - which was recorded without overdubs or added instrumentation or effects - was widely praised.

The band’s Otley Courthouse show starts at 8pm and tickets cost £15.

To book or find out more visit www.otleycourthouse.org.uk, call (01943) 467466 or pop into the venue on Courthouse Street, Otley.