A BLUES mama, described as a cross between Janis Joplin and Tina Turner, has an April date in Worcester.

Sari Schorr will entertain an audience at the Huntingdon Hall, and a new band will back her on a journey into blues tradition and intensity.

Sari said: "The Engine Room is truly is a remarkable band. Something magical happens when we’re on stage together.

"We’re fuelled further by the audiences’ reaction and everything’s possible. I love touring and enjoy the privilege of meeting so many like-minded people who share our love of the blues.”

The New York based singer is currently in Bath recording the follow-up album to her critically acclaimed debut album ‘A Force of Nature’.

The spokesman added: "Sari initially gained prominence throughout the blues world after several years of touring the US and Europe with blues legend Joe Louis Walker and renowned guitarist Popa Chubby.

"Sari is described by many blues pundits as a modern-day hybrid of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner - a red-hot blues mama who radiates emotional intensity, connects with and inspires her audiences."

Her latest album delivers "hard-driving Blues-Rock, influenced by the late '60s British Blues movement".

The spokesman said: "Sari, who trained as an opera singer, mixes Blues, Rock, and Soul with concrete melodies and poetic lyrics to striking effect."

Sari said: "I set out to write achingly honest songs about the beauty and the tragedy of the human experience. I hope my music can be a galvanizing force to inspire, repair and unite people.

"I try not to allow constraints on my writing or my performance of the songs. Most often, I manage to trust my intuition and honesty.

"My songs are rooted in the blues and honouring that long tradition is important to me."

The date for the diary is Thursday April 13.

Tickets and further details on, 01905 611 427.