THE last thing you would expect from a song about death is for it to be a happy number, but listening to the music of Two Timers may change your mind.

The duo, who met in Paris, have been described as multi-instrumentalists with attitude and they promise one hell of a live show.

Their gigs are certainly interesting, with lead singer Sarah James playing snare drum, percussion and harmonica, and ex-Dr Feelgood member Gordon Russell playing a suitcase as a bass drum, and acoustic and electric guitar.

"Our live shows are quirky and dynamic," says Sarah.

"Lots of our songs are about death and isolation, but they are very cheery.

"There is a lot of irony in there and the songs are good fun and power pop."

Two Timers came about when Sarah was living in Paris.

She went to the French capital as a language student and liked it so much she stayed there.

After meeting Gordon in Paris, they formed a band which eventually became Two Timers.

The band's reputation and unclassifiable style has earned them guest spots with artists such as the Corrs and the Stranglers.

As well as billing at European festivals, they have played at many of the major venues across the country as opening acts for names such as Status Quo.

Two Timers, which is now based in Brighton, has also played in Jamaica and New Zealand.

Sarah describes herself as a big soul fan who has always loved soul music.

"I got into singing because of soul music," she says.

"But now I listen to all kinds of music, such as New York rock and some jazz, but not radio music."

Two Timers has recently released its fourth CD The Big Casino, which is being released on Credo Records.

Catch the duo at Worcester's Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, this Sunday.

Tickets cost £4, and £5 on the door.

If you would like to know more about the band, you can log on to its website at www.twotimers.org