NORTHERN Irish troubadour Andy White is playing Korks Wine Bar and Brasserie in Otley on January.

He is appearing as part of a UK tour that builds on the success of his last album How Things Are.

Belfast born and raised, but now living in Melbourne, White has earned a global following for blending folk and pop stylings with a poet’s sensibility.

He made his recording debut in 1986 with Rave On Andy White, and has now recorded 11 studio albums.

As well as his solo work he is known for his collaborations with Tim Finn from ALT and Canadian songwriter Stephen Fearing.