FANS who couldn't get their hands on tickets for Stephen Fretwell's recent string of sell-out acoustic dates at intimate venues in Manchester, Leeds and London, will be pleased to hear that the singer songwriter has announced more dates.

Fretwell will be playing some old favourites alongside songs from his new album, the follow-up to his acclaimed gold-selling debut "Magpie".

The new, as yet untitled album was recorded recently in New York with producer Eli Janney (ex-Girls Against Boys) and will be released in the Spring.

New songs "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" and "William Shatner's Dog" were among those given their first live airing on the recent acoustic dates.

Stephen will be playing the Dancehouse, in Manchester, on May 23.

Tickets are available by ringing 0871 2200 260 or online at www.gigsandtours.com