Cockermouth will host a day of music this weekend in aid of Cumbria Flood Appeal.

Blues bands will perform in the Fletcher Christian from 2pm on Sunday, May 1, headlined by Rory Gallagher tribute act The Jed Thomas Band.

There will be acoustic acts in The Bush from 2pm.

Acts include Buzz Elliott, Crow Dog, Eric Nock, Harrison Milner, Mama-Sang And The Robot, Saxy Blues, Sidetrack, South Quay and Thirteen Stars.

Organised by Cockermouth Blues, the event is a tribute to blues and rock musician Rory Gallagher.

It coincides with a beer festival at The Bush.

Entry is free, with collections for the flood appeal.

It will include an auction at 5.30pm in the Fletcher Christian, with an SX Telecaster guitar, donated by Billy Bowman's Music Shop, as top lot.

Music runs until 11pm.