ACCLAIMED songwriter and crooner Richard Hawley has announced a forthcoming Scarborough show in support of his eighth studio album, Hollow Meadows.

Richard will play Scarborough Spa Grand Hall on Wednesday, October 28, as he tours his upcoming new album, which is due for release on September 10.

With a melodic baritone anguish that falls somewhere in the neighbourhood of Scott Walker, Richard built up a reputation as a fantastic guitarist and, besides his stints in Pulp and Longpigs, did session work for UK artists such as Robbie Williams, Beth Orton and All Saints.

The follow-up to Richard’s high regarded and commercial successful record Standing At Sky’s Edge, the songwriter’s latest LP is set to be a return to his more subtle roots after the rock ‘n’ roll inflected bombast of his previous outing.

Hollow Meadows will also feature several guest appearances, including former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, Slow Club’s Rebecca Taylor, Martin Simpson, Nacy Kerr, Norma Waterson and Hick Street Chip Shop Singers.

Jo Ager, the Spa’s general manager, said: “Richard Hawley is another great name to add to an already impressive bill of musicians this year.

"We’re certainly looking forward to Richard’s visit, and I’m sure local music fans are too.”

Tickets for Richard Hawley are £25, and are available from The Spa’s box office on 01723 821888 and at scarboroughspa.co.uk