IAN Sherwood - musician, story teller and a constant creator – is playing three Cumbrian shows this month.

Ian has penned tunes for many other artists as well as theatre, film and television.

He was named Contemporary Singer of the Year by the 2013 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Best Male Artist of the Year by the 2012 International Acoustic Music Awards and was the 2008 and 2010 Music Nova Scotia Musician Of The Year.

Starting his music career as an in-demand saxophone player in Toronto, Sherwood soon began looking for an outlet for his poetic side.

His unique musicianship combined with his tales of heart-break, victory and adventure quickly gained recognition as a solid performer, lyricist and player.

His acclaimed latest album Everywhere To Go was released in October to coincide with a UK tour and Ian will be returning to the UK for a month long run of shows from mid February.

His three shows in Cumbria open the tour at Ireleth Temperance Hall on February 14, Lamplugh Village Hall on February 15 and Orton Market Hall on February 20.