US guitar legend Nils Lofgren heads for Southampton

Nils Lofgren, legendary American songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist, returns to the UK with a date at The Brook in Southampton on Wednesday June 1.

Lofgren is famed for his appearance on Neil Young’s album After The Goldrush, as a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, and as a frontman himself, both with Grin and under his own name.

Nils is currently in the studio, working on his next solo album. His 2008 album, The Loner – Nils Sings Neil, is a tribute to Neil Young, whilst his 2006 album Sacred Weapon features contributions from Willie Nelson, David Crosby and Graham Nash, along with a duet with old Grin band-mate Bob Berberich.

Doors open at 8pm, stage time 9pm. Tickets are £29 in advance and available via The Brook box office on 023 8055 5366 or online via www.the-brook.com.