ELLES Bailey, whose voice has been described as the love child of Etta James and Janice Joplin, will sing in Woodchester this week.

Elles suffered a serious illness at the age of just three which left in her a coma. To keep her alive, a tube was put in her throat, leaving her with a husky voice that gets her recognition wherever she plays.

She will be performing with her band at The Convent on Thursday at 8pm.