Dennis Locorriere has just announced he'll be stopping off in Dublin for one night at Dublin's Vicar Street venue on April 5 of next year.

The New Jersey native, first tasted fame as lead vocalist and guitarist in the 70s with pop group Doctor Hook & The Medicine Show. The band had hits such as 'Sylvia's Mother', 'The Cover of the Rolling Stone', and 'A Little Bit More'.

Locorriere's solo career to date has brought three studio albums, three live albums, as well as numerous compilations and dvd's. His skill as a songwriter has seen him pen hits for Bob Dylan, Helen Reddy, BJ Thomas, Crystal Gayle, Willie Nelson and by Jerry Lee Lewis to name but a few.

Tickets priced at €28.00 go on sale tomorrow, Friday December 14 at 9am from Ticketmaster nationwide.