YORK band In Vitro say farewell to vocalist Olivia Sparnenn at a party gig at the Roman Bath on July 3.

Olivia will head for the United States in September to team up with director and songwriter Jon Johanson, who has worked with performers including members of The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles and Bonnie Raitt's band.

By popular demand, Olivia will do one last acoustic gig in York on July 6, when the duo Olivia & Mark duo will play at The Last Drop Inn. Admission is free.

In Vitro are to take a break for a while to introduce a new singer and new material.

Updated: 15:58 Thursday, June 24, 2004