SHEFFIELD soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Carrack will return to one of his favourite haunts, the York Barbican, on Sunday, February 12 next year as part of a 25-date tour, his most extensive yet.

Balancing his career between solo work and guesting on Eric Clapton's latest album and tour, he has worked with Roxy Music, BB King, Nick Lowe, Roger Waters, Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, Elton John, The Smiths and Ringo Starr too.

His real passion is Paul Carrack in solo mode, recording 18 solo albums so far, and already he is a planning his follow-up to Soul Shadows, his highest-charting entry to date.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am on 0844 854 2757 or at yorkbarbican.co.uk