AMERICAN band Gringo Star, from Atlanta, Georgia, will be playing venues in Burnley, Accrington, and Bacup as part of a UK tour.

The band, who play big beat/southern rock, haven't yet been signed to a label but have a decent following in their home state, where they play gigs at delightfully-named venues such as CJ's and Sluggo's.

The band will play Sun Inn, Burnley, January 28; The Attic, Accrington, February 2; Bacup Football Club, February 3.