Charlie Dore is one of those singer/songwriters whose name stays below the radar, except in certain circles, but whose songs are snapped up by the famous and the super stars, almost as soon as they drop from her pen.

Charlie's songs have been performed by such artists as George Harrison, Tina Turner, Lisa Stansfield, Ricky Ross, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, UB40, Status Quo, Paul Carrack and her number one tune, Ain't No Doubt, was sung by Jimmy Nail. She also had a hit single, Pilot Of the Airwaves, herself in America.

Many will remember Charlie from her stint on children's TV show Rainbow, and she has also starred opposite Jonathan Pryce in the award-winning film The Ploughman's Lunch. The singer is co-founder of a London comedy-improv venue, The Hurricane Club, where she works with icons such as Bill Bailey, Harry Hill and Robin Williams.

When she was still at school Charlie met Julian Littman who went on to make a name for himself with the folk band Steeleye Span. The musicians have remained friends and often collaborate as a duo and a band. Julian plays Dobro, mandolin, guitars, banjo, lap steel, piano, percussion while Charlie is master of guitar, piano, ukulele and harmonium.

On Thursday, September 13 they will both be heading for Cricklade to perform at The Old Stables acoustic night, in the converted stable block behind the White Hart. The club was created by Nigel Wynne, and Sean Devine and Peter Harris is the sound engineer.

They will be performing songs from Charlie's latest album Dark Matter, along with some old favourites. Dark Matter is her nineth album.

Me For Queen, aka Mary Eskine, will also be on the bill in Cricklade next week. She grew up in the wilds of Scotland and began writing songs when she was just 13-years-old. She was surrounded by music all her childhood as her father was a blues guitarist. Her single, Jessica, was picked up last year by 6 Music, BBC Scotland and BBC Wales

Tickets to the Old Stables gig are £12 from www.facebook.com/theoldstablesclub - Flicky Harrison