With an impressive career stretching back to the 1970s, Steeleye Span will be coming to the Tivoli in Wimborne on Monday 24 October.

Pioneers of folk-rock, the band changed the face of folk music forever, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international tours. Five decades on the band, led as ever by the iconic vocals of Maddy Prior, features a line-up of some of the most skilled musicians on the UK music scene.

Maddy Prior is a true legend of folk and popular music and her voice is still remarkable.

Sitting at the back with his long beard looking every inch the hippy figure is Liam Genockey on drums. Liam uses his kit to create sounds and atmospheres, which are far more than hitting a stick against a skin. He utilises the metallic edges, the case – any part of the drum kit he thinks can add a particular moment to a song. His playing is very subtle and always beautiful.

Julian Littman has been a part of the band since 2011 and has a huge pedigree of playing with some top-rated artists including David Bowie. He is a bit of a jack of all trades being an actor, singer, musician, song writer – you name it he does it. Julian plays guitars, keyboards and vocals.

Another now seasoned member of the band is Andrew ‘Spud’ Sinclair. Playing superb guitar and impressive on vocals too, he clearly is an excellent fit.

Roger Carey has had a long association with the band, having formed a duo with fiddle player Peter Knight in the 1980s and played alongside drummer Liam Genockey on numerous occasions.

Last but certainly not least, Violeta Vicci, a virtuoso violinist, who skilfully steps in when Jesse Mae Smart is unable to tour.

When you come to a Steeleye Span show you can expect to hear many of the familiar classics next to gems both old and new, all delivered with a burning passion and unrivalled experience.

Tickets from the Tivoli box office on 01202 885566 www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk