SINGER Nina Ferro may be on the cusp of the big time, but you can catch her in an intimate gig in Peldon later this month.

She has performed with Tony Bennet, shared the bill with Elvis Costello and in 2014 went on a tour with Neil Sedaka.

Other big name stars she’s sung alongside include Gregory Porter, Chick Corea, Jose Feliciano and Billy Ocean.

So it is quite the coup that veteran drummer Crissy Lee and her Band could get Nina to perform alongside them at this year’s Peldon’s Summer Party.

Although resident in London these days, she was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia, although Italy is the actual origin of Nina’s vocal gifts. Or rather, her Italian paternal grandmother who was an amateur mezzo-soprano.

Crissy says: “We’re very lucky to have Nina come and sing with us for this special concert.

“She is very much in demand performing with all kinds of superstar names so to have her in our little village is a real thrill.”

The Summer Party takes place at Brickhouse Farm on June 30 at 7pm. For tickets call 01206 736118.