POPULAR musician Mitch Laddie has been added to the already heaving line-up of this year's Cleethorpes Blues Festival.

He will be appearing on the main stage at the festival, which is taking place at Pleasure Island on Sunday, June 4.

For the eight hours between 3pm and 11pm, the organisers, as reported, promise 13 acts on two stages, right in the heart of the resort.

Mitch Laddie is an artist from the North East of England who, at just 21, is about to release his second album.

Inspired by the work of John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Johnson and Jimi Hendrix, the record will see Laddie progressing from his debut effort, supplementing his guitar wizardry with a stronger focus on quality songwriting.

Mitch signed to his first record label at the tender age of 16, and released his first album, This Time Around, at 18. He's toured the UK and Europe supporting iconic bluesman Walter Trout and already has his own burgeoning international fanbase.

Marrying his volcanic guitar sound with a pop sensibility reminiscent of The Police, Blues fans in the UK and abroad have eagerly anticipated Mitch's next effort, which is due out in autumn.

And you can get an early taster of what's to come at the festival, as Mitch is playing The Yardbirds in Church Street, Grimsby, on March 3.

The organisers of this year's festival are building up the anticipation by announcing one act per week, so keep checking your Grimsby Telegraph for updates on who will be taking to the stage.

Book now

There is a special offer of "early bird tickets" now on sale at £21. The normal advance price is £25. This will be for a limited period. To book tickets, visit the Solid Entertainments shop at 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, or call 01472 349222, with debit or credit card between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and between 9am and 2pm on Saturday, or book online at www.solidentertainments.com

For more information, visit www.cleethorpesbluesfestival.co.uk

To find out more about Mitch and his music, visit www.mitchladdie.com