YORK classic rock band Mostly Autumn will introduce new drummer Henry Rogers to their ranks at Sunday's home-city concert at The Crescent, York.

"We thought a York gig would be a great debut for Henry," says guitarist and principal songwriter Bryan Josh. "We're returning to The Crescent where we played an album release celebration concert last April when we launched Sight Of Day. The album has done really well, reaching number six in the UK rock charts."

As revealed at the weekend on Mostly Autumn's website: "We are sad to announce that due to time constraints, [drummer] Alex Cromarty has made the decision to retire from Mostly Autumn.

"It has been nothing but an absolute pleasure to share our time with Alex, who is undoubtedly a huge musical talent in all areas and a superb character to have around. We sincerely wish him all the best for the future in whatever he does and we will obviously remain close friends."

Now, "the drumming excellence of Henry Rogers will be injected into the Mostly Autumn sound and we wholeheartedly welcome Henry on board. Henry is a hugely accomplished live and session player from Cheshire who has also known and loved Mostly Autumn for some years".

"With the sadness of the end of another era comes the excitement of a new one," the statement concludes.

Doors will open at 7.30pm, Mostly Autumn will be on stage at 8pm. Tickets cost £15 via thecrescentyork.com.