CHART-TOPPING musicians helped an Upper Arley mother celebrate her 40th birthday with a day to remember.

Nizlopi, who sprang to fame with their hit, The JCB Song, played a special concert for Tracey Smith in the Wyre Forest village on Saturday.

The party, for 120 friends and relatives, was arranged by her husband, Paul, 36, as the duo are her favourite group.

After hearing the couple had had a tough year coming to terms with the heartbreak of losing their baby, Audrey, who was stillborn last June, Nizlopi also decided to donate their fee to SPRING - Supporting Parents and Relatives in Neo-natal Grief.

The charity helps people who have lost babies in similar situations and Mrs Smith said it was a kind gesture, which they appreciated.

Mr Smith sent the group an e-mail, asking if they would come to the village but did not expect them to say 'yes'.

He said: "I thought there was no way they would actually come to Upper Arley. It was absolutely fantastic. It was the best weekend I've had for a long, long time."

Mrs Smith said it was a dream come true, adding: "They normally play in front of thousands of people in places like Shepherd's Bush Empire so for them to play in Arley was just incredible. It was an absolutely amazing night. I still can't believe it. I love their music and their lyrics. They are really inspirational."

Leamington Spa duo, Nizlopi - vocalist, guitarist and percussionist, Luke Concannon, and double bassist, human beat box and guitarist, John Parker - played to a full house and were supported by acoustic singer, Gary Dunne, who has had a hit with the song, Jennifer.

Mr and Mrs Smith, who have four children, Mary, 8, Isobel, 7, Henrietta, 5, and Beatrice, 2, have travelled to Birmingham and Dublin to watch the duo perform.

Having successfully converted her family and friends to Nizlopi fans, Mrs Smith is now planning to take a coachload of relatives to the group's Wolverhampton gig in September.

She said: "A lot of them who don't listen to music are absolutely hooked on them now. They went out and bought their albums and downloaded them."

Mrs Smith added she was hoping Nizlopi would return to Upper Arley. "They do want to come back and I really do think they will. They loved the village and the people, " she said.