Suffolk Libraries has announced a series of live performances taking place across the county this autumn.

Ipswich singer and songwriter Tony James Shelvin and Iowa-based musician Scott Stilwell will be touring four Suffolk libraries with their Sounds of Nashville, sharing stories and songs about their lives and exciting travels.

Bury Mercury: Tony James Shevlin, the Suffolk singer-songwriterTony James Shevlin, the Suffolk singer-songwriter (Image: Archant)

Tony James Shevlin is an Ipswich-based singer and songwriter who has performed all over the world, from Europe to Russia, Africa, America, the Middle East and Australia.

During one of his solo tours of the US a few years ago, Tony befriended fellow singer and songwriter Scott Stillwell, who will now be accompanying him during the special performances.

The arrtists will appear at libraries in Lowestoft, Stowmarket, Gainsborough and Glemsford.

Tony James Shevlin said: “It's great to be out playing again, and the fact that it's in my home county is a bonus.

Bury Mercury: Tony James Shevlin, the Suffolk singer-songwriter, playing at the Ryman Auditorium, home of the iconic Grand Old OpryTony James Shevlin, the Suffolk singer-songwriter, playing at the Ryman Auditorium, home of the iconic Grand Old Opry (Image: Archant)

“I'm extremely honoured to be sharing a stage with my good friend Scott Stilwell once again, as he is a singer-songwriter that I admire so much. I know the people of Suffolk are going to enjoy seeing him play.”

Tickets are £6 each and are available to book online.