The original line-up of influential folk-rock group Pentangle have announced a comprehensive UK tour, to take place in the summer.

Guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourne, singer Jacqui McShee and rhythm section Danny Thompson and Terry Cox will call at cities including Cardiff, Manchester, London and Liverpool on their ‘Sweet Child 40th Anniversary Tour’.

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The group’s work includes seminal folk albums “Sweet Child” (1968), “Basket Of Light” (1969) and “Cruel Sister” (1970), while the members went on to generally successful solo careers.

Each gig will begin at 8pm and will see the band play two sets, each lasting an hour.

Tickets for the tour go on sale on January 28.

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Pentangle play:

Cardiff St David’s Hall (July 1)

Brighton Dome (2)

Cambridge Corn Exchange (3)

Birmingham Symphony Hall (5)

Oxford New Theatre (6)

London Lyceum Theatre (7)

Manchester Palace Theatre (9)

Harrogate International Centre (10)

Gateshead Sage (12)

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (13)

Liverpool Philharmonic (14)