He was reputedly hot in Oz, great in the States and more than okay in the UK.

Dominic Halpin and his all-purpose swing band the Honey Bs will be buzzing in Ilkley’s King’s Hall on December 8, bringing their repertoire of sweet soul music, swing and Motown.

Supported by Souled On Motown, Dominic and his five-piece band offer a smooth musical journey from New York to Detroit, London to Liverpool, featuring hits from, among others, Frank Sinatra and Smokey Robinson.

They’ve been around since making an impact Down Under in 2004, taking their leave with a sell-out tour.

The Ilkley show starts at 7.30pm. The box office number is (01274) 432000.