Scottish singer Jim Malcolm will return to Lake County, Calif., for a concert on Friday, January 27, 2012. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – KPFZ 88.1 FM will host a benefit concert on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave. in Lakeport with Scottish singer and songwriter Jim Malcolm performing.

Malcolm is a world renowned performer and the winner of the 2004 BBC Scots Traditional Music Award for “Songwriter of the Year.”

Malcolm sings songs steeped in Scottish history and tradition by such famous writers as Robert Burns and Hamish Henderson.

He has toured throughout the United States, Europe and Great Britain to sold out audiences.

Malcolm will perform songs from his latest CD “Sparkling Flash.”

Malcolm is sure to sing some Robert Burns songs in honor of the Bard’s 253rd birthday on Jan. 24. Of course, Malcolm also will perform his well known favorites.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are only $20 for general admission and $18 for KPFZ members.

Proceeds will benefit KPFZ, Lake County Community Radio.

Tickets are available at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport, and the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave.

For more information call 707-262-0525 or 707-263-3640.