WITH her unique fusion of rockabilly, blues and jazz, Imelda May has already made a huge impact on the live scene, performing frequently alongside Jools Holland, who’s a big fan.

The singer has now released her debut album, Love Tattoo, described as “a timeless collection of jazz-a-billy, delivered in Imelda's contemporary, direct and inimitable style”, and comes to Liverpool for an intimate live date at Live Lounge at Baby Blue, on February 11.

Dublin-born Imelda got her first break through UK boogie- woogie maestro Holland, and has also shared the stage with an impressive array of musical talent, including the late Kirsty MacColl, Alison Moyet, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Van Morrison and Scissor Sisters.

Her influences of Billy Holiday, Dinah Washington and queen of rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, can be heard in her unique blend of music.

Her sassy, burlesque-inspired style and performances last year earned Imelda the nomination of Best Burlesque Singer 2007, as well as her movie debut as the singing voice in the forthcoming American gangster move, Dark Streets.

Last year saw Imelda awarded Best Female Newcomer of the Year at the Irish World Newspaper Awards.