THE only band that can boast both opening and closing the first ever Glastonbury festival are on their way to Worcester.

Stackridge produce a sound that has always been hard to categorise. But combining elements of British folk, pop and progressive rock with quirky humour and hummable melodies never stopped them being popular.

The group were at the height of their success when they played the first and last notes at Glastonbury in 1970.

It was around that time they were also featured on John Peel's Live Sessions on Radio One. Originally formed in 1969, Stackridge's characteristically English mix of witty lyrics and innovative arrangements have been pleasing fans for the more than 30 years. In 2005 they released the album Sex and Flags, the first album since 1973 to feature the core foursome of James Warren, Andy Cresswell-Davis, Crun Walter and Michael Mutter' Slater.

Stackridge will play both old and new tracks when they perform at Worcester's Huntindgon Hall on Friday, June 22. For tickets, priced £13.50, call the Worcester Live box office on 01905 611427.