"Rainbow Chasers" playing at The Greys pub in Brighton. Monday June 28th. 8.30pm. Tickets £13 from The Greys 01273 680734 or Rounder Records 01273 325440 (credit/debit cards).

Ashley Hutchings - a musician, singer, songwriter, producer, broadcaster, poet and most of all band leader. He is mainly known as a person who formed the three most successful British folk-rock groups - Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, in its many forms. For four years he worked at London's National Theatre with his Albion Band as music director of a number of ground-breaking plays with music, including the phenomenally popular "Lark Rise" and "Candleford".

The Rainbow Chasers is a group formed by Ashley Hutchings. "The Guv'nor", as he is affectionately called, has gathered round him three highly talented musicians, Joe Topping (guitar and vocals), Jo Hamilton (Viola, guitar and vocals) and Ruth Angell (Fiddle, guitar and vocals).

Together they perform a repertoire of self-penned songs of the highest quality and sophistication, drawing from a broad range of ideas and influences. Skilful and sensitive musical arrangements are neatly counterbalanced with tremendous harmony singing and shared lead vocals.

Throughout his career Ashley has sought to inspire and nurture new talent. This acoustic group emphasises the fact that he remains one of English music's most influential figures.