AFICIONADOS of the blues, and fans of the cult hit movie, The Blues Brothers, are promised a rhythm and blues treat in 2002 when members of the original Blues Brothers band perform the hits from the popular big screen classic on a short UK tour.

Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper -- (Guitar), Lou 'Blue Lou' Marini - (Saxophone), Alan 'Mr. Fabulous' Rubin - (Trumpet) and Matt 'Guitar' Murphy (Guitar) will be joined by other blues session musicians and R&B talent Eddie 'Knock On Wood' Floyd on guest vocals.

The band performs at the Manchester Apollo on March 2, 2002. Tickets and further details from 0161 242 2560 or the 24 hr Ticket Hotline on 0870 735 5000, or e-mail www.bookingsdirect.co.uk