A WEALTH of influence and experience has helped Dan Days become the singer songwriter he is today.

Last year, Worcestershire-based Days - who performs at Worcester's Marr's Bar on Sunday - battled it out as a contestant on ITV's X Factor. On his myspace website he revealed that he hoped his "stint of shameless and unadulterated publicity" on the reality television series might bring him the positive exposure needed to boost his career.

Already firmly established throughout the south of Ireland, having toured and gigged there over the past five years. His six-track mini album, entitled Live Days, was recorded at the Marr's Bar.

To find out more and hear some of his songs go to www.myspace.com/ mrdandays. Tickets to for the Marr's Bar gig are £4 in advance and £5 on the door.