Andrew Marston introduces Fiona McCanlis (Worcester)

Fiona McCanlis is a secondary school music teacher at Christopher Whitehead in St John's, Worcester whose song Worlds Apart featured in Andy O'Hare's Hot For 2014 countdown.

She first appeared on the open mic circuit in Worcester after taking some students out to perform.

However, one was so nervous - she'd only play if her teacher did too!

All of our live studio sessions and festival gigs since 2005...

This month's sessions were recorded in the rural surrounds of The Hatch studios near Tenbury Wells.

It was our second time recording at the venue - which also doubles up as a live venue.

A number of albums have been produced there - and in many instances - the artists play the tracks from the forthcoming release at the launch night, and the actual performance is what's recorded!

Read about our musical history...

While the weather's the way it is, we're going to continue our series looking at the summer music festivals.

You wouldn't think that, while the water's lapping at the doorsteps of the organisers and musicians in our two counties, those who'll be on centre stage in six months time are also knee-deep into preperation.

This week, we catch up with John Dudley - who's organising his 11th Droitwich Spa Music Festival.

Find out what music festivals take place in Herefordshire & Worcestershire...

This week, Andy O'Hare reviews:

• Charlie Boswell, Gary Tolley, The Flames, Abby Inez & Russ Underwood at Monroe's Cellar Bar, Worcester.
• Unknown First & The Retinal Circus at The Boar's Head, Kidderminster.
• John Taylor's open mic night at The Farrier's Arms, Worcester.

• In the papers, find out why there is a forecasted spike in boogie boogie levels set for Eastnor in July, Eric Clapton is almost in Pershore, and how would you like £850 to spend on your music career?
• In the gig guide, folk star Seth Lakeman's brother Sean is in Bromsgrove, there's a double helping of Synergy and some swing legends visit our area.