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*Shels, The Ascent Of Everest, Latitudes, Rinoa

Californian progressive rock outfit.

Sun 30th Nov

007s

A tribute to the music of James Bond from the six-piece band.

Sun 30th Nov

101% Pantera, Dope, Sworn Amongst

The boys from Texas are given the tribute treatment.

Fri 5th Dec

1990s, We Are The Physics, Peter Parker, Betty & T

The Glaswegian angular glam pop band headline a night of headliners at a Guided Missile Christmas pa

Sat 13th Dec

9th Era, Ruanway Sons, S-Ponies, Tortoise Shout, T

Indie-rock quintet.

Sun 23rd Nov

A Ceremony Of Carols And Customs: Maggie Fletcher,

A day of seasonal music and dancing with a lunch time tea dance featuring caller Brenda Goodrich wit

Sun 14th Dec

A Day To Remember

The Florida band play punky pop from their album Homesick.

Fri 27th Feb

A Funk Affair

UK funk artists Derek McKenzie, Paul Turner and Rob Harris, formerly of Jamiroquai, join up with Lou

Sun 21st Dec

A Night With Ginger Baker And Friends

A drummer's achievement awards celebration with Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Simon Philips, Steve White

Sun 7th Dec

A Place To Bury Strangers

Psychedelic surf-rock from the New York trio playing tracks from their self-titled debut album.

Mon 8th Dec

A Quick Minute, Day And Buffalo, Tommy Tranter

The hard rocking indie band play a Big Note show.

Sat 29th Nov

A Thompson Family Christmas

A charity concert in aid of Amnesty featuring Teddy Thompson, Kamila Thompson, Linda Thompson, Eddi

Wed 17th Dec

A.Human, Chik Budo, Tanlines

The electropop punks perform at a Be show.

Sat 13th Dec

ABBA Gold: Abba Tribute

The singing Swedes have their back catalogue performed.

Sat 14th Feb

Abdullah Ibrahim

The major South African pianist plays a solo set from his album Senza.

Sun 30th Nov-Thu 4th Dec

Abe Vigoda

The LA quartet play dreamy tropical punk to promote the UK release of their album Skeleton.

Mon 1st Dec

Abe Vigoda, Lovvers, Universal Orders

The LA quartet play dreamy tropical punk to promote the UK release of their album Skeleton.

Mon 1st Dec

ABKomm, Alnagak, Infinite Scale, Removal Company,

An Immersion night of experimental electronica, drone-pop and improvisation.

Thu 4th Dec

AC/DC

The veteran Australian rockers on their world tour playing tracks from new album, Black Ice.

Tue 14th Apr-Thu 16th Apr

Acoustic Showcase

A variety of live acoustic bands play a mixed array of music.

Tue 25th Nov

Adam Blake

The soulful singer and guitarist plays a Festive Honky Tonk party.

Sat 20th Dec

Adriano Adewale Group

Percussionist-fronted outfit fusing the traditional music of Brazil, Angola and Nigeria with contemp

Wed 26th Nov

Agua De Choro

The guitar, flute and percussion trio play Brazilian chamber jazz.

Mon 24th Nov-Mon 8th Dec

Aimee Strange

The guitar-fuelled alt-rockers fronted by a former member of Lovebites play a Quirk show.

Tue 25th Nov

Airbourne, Stone Gods, Sound & Fury

Gritty Australian rockers on tour.

Thu 27th Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Alaap, Heera

Bhangra drum driven folk music

Sat 29th Nov

Alabama 3

The electro-country band perform tracks from their latest album, Hits And Exit Wounds.

Thu 4th Dec

Alan Barnes & Bruce Adams With John Critchinson, D

The tenor sax and trumpet giants with a pinao-led rhythm section.

Mon 8th Dec

Alasdair Roberts, Mathew Sawyer And The Ghosts

The Glaswegian singer-songwriter with a contemporary take on folk.

Sat 22nd Nov

Albert Newton, Sly And The Family Drone

A night of improvisation featuring Charles Hayward of This Heat at a Fleshdunce club night.

Sat 29th Nov

Alcyona Mick's Blink

A piano-led jazz, classical and world music collaboration with drummer Paul Clarvis and sax man Rob

Wed 3rd Dec

Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos

The London-based Balkan, Oriental and Gypsy sax-led sextet.

Fri 5th Dec

Alex Bonney Quartet

Trumpet-led originals with a range of influences from Don Cherry to Messiaen to Albert Ayler.

Mon 1st Dec

Alex Hutton Trio

The pianist plays fiery modern jazz.

Sun 30th Nov

Alex Windsor & Guests

Energetic piano-led Latin standards and bebop improvisations.

Sun 23rd Nov-Sun 21st Dec

Alexander O'Neal, Heatwave, Kenny Thomas, Junior

The soulful singer headlines a bill of smooth soul acts.

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 21st Dec

Ali Campbell

The ex-UB40 vocalist plays tracks from his gold-selling album, Running Free alongside other favourit

Mon 15th Jun

Alice Russell

The vocalist fuses house, Latin, funk and jazz with a six-piece band.

Wed 26th Nov

Alkaline Trio

The Chicago punk rock trio play tracks from Agony And Irony.

Mon 16th Feb-Tue 17th Feb

Alphabeat, Sam Sparro, The Rumble Strips, Tommy Sp

The Danish sextet play alt pop music at the Wonky Christmas party.

Fri 12th Dec

Alvin Stardust

The rock'n'roll veteran, best remembered for his glam rock period, plays hits from the 1960s.

Mon 24th Nov

American Gods, School, Clapton Fox

The offbeat pop band play a Peace In The City night.

Tue 25th Nov

Amit Chaudhuri

The Calcutta-based jazz singer promotes his album This Is Not Fusion.

Tue 25th Nov

Amy Lavere

Singer and upright bass player performs her own country blues and roots Americana material.

Sun 7th Dec

Amy Wynehouse: Amy Winehouse Tribute

An appreciation of the sultry songstress.

Thu 29th Jan

An Experiment On A Bird In The Air Pump

The London girl trio play goth-tinged post-punk and grunge.

Mon 8th Dec

Andrew Bird

The offbeat Chicagoan singer-songwriter plays orchestral pop and Americana.

Fri 21st Nov

Andy Mackay, The Metaphors

The post-rock band featuring the Roxy Music man play an experimental blend on laptops and saxophone.

Tue 25th Nov

Andy McKee, Don Ross

Virtuoso melodic acoustic guitarist from Topeka.

Sun 17th May

Anita Wardell

The award-winning Australian scat and bebop vocalist sings from her latest album, Kinda Blue, accomp

Sat 29th Nov

Anke Landeau

The vocalist performs songs made famous by Marlene Dietrich.

Tue 25th Nov

Anna Calvi, Charly Blue And The Colours

The violinist/singer-songwriter and her harmonium augmented trio play a Local show.

Mon 1st Dec

Anna Calvi, Orphans And Vandals

The violinist/singer-songwriter and her harmonium augmented trio play a No One Died show.

Sat 6th Dec

Antifolk Festival: Milk Kan, Lovely Eggs, The Bobb

An two day peek into the furthest reaches of folk with Friday including Milk Kan, Jinx Lennon, Ish M

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Antonio Forcione

Solo jazz and world groove-based fusion from the Italian guitarist.

Wed 26th Nov

Antonio Forcione Quartet

Jazz and world groove-based fusion from the Italian guitarist and his international quartet.

Sat 29th Nov-Sun 30th Nov

Antonio Forcione With Guest Dado

Jazz and world groove-based fusion from the Italian guitarist.

Thu 27th Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Apocalyptica

The cello four-piece from Finland play an individual style of heavy metal.

Fri 12th Dec

Applicants, The Housewives, Phantom, Pnak

The alt rockers play an Upp Magazine show.

Mon 24th Nov

Arrows Of Love, The Nova Saints

The folkie indie-pop band featuring members of Hush The Many, Jamie T and Kid Harpoon play a Norther

Sat 22nd Nov

Arther, Greymatter, Kinch

Indie-rock newcomers.

Tue 25th Nov

Arvind Parikh & Purvi Parikh

The duo perform a programme of traditional Indian music accompanied by Rakesh Joshi and Anutosh Deha

Fri 21st Nov

Asia

John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes and Steve Howe reunite for some top-selling rocking.

Fri 24th Apr

Asobi Seksu, The Manhattan Love Suicides

The Brooklyn band play dreamy alt pop.

Mon 1st Dec

Attack! Attack!

The quartet from South Wales play New-Wave rock and promote their eponymous album.

Wed 3rd Dec

Audioporn

The London alt rockers play YellowBlack.

Wed 3rd Dec

Autokratz, Magistrates, Heartsrevolution

The London indie-electro disco duo play a Neon Noise show.

Fri 21st Nov

Ava Golding

A romantic evening of jazz, blues, swing and nostalgia.

Fri 5th Dec

Baby Dee, Paul Curreri, Black Carrot

The Cleveland, Ohio harpist and singer plays dreamy songs from her album Safe Inside The Day.

Tue 2nd Dec

Bad Manners

Buster Bloodvessel and his 1980s ska-rockers return.

Sun 21st Dec

Badly Drawn Boy, Joe D'Urso, Willie Nile, Jesse Ma

The Manchester-born indie-rock singer-songwriter promotes his album Born In The UK.

Sun 7th Dec

BangBangBang!, Atom Gang

Female-fronted noisy punk trio.

Fri 28th Nov

Baraka

Groovy Afro-soul jazz and bossa line-up.

Thu 27th Nov-Thu 18th Dec

Barb Jungr Band

The award-winning singer presents her own interpretations of songs by the likes of Jacques Brel and

Mon 9th Feb

Barbara Dickson

The singer and actress with her hits, plus songs from her latest album, Time And Tide.

Sat 7th Mar

Barbara Morgenstern, Mico

A Street Furniture show with gentle electropop.

Fri 28th Nov

Barkerhound, Rogue Satellites, The Berkeleys, Heat

Raw and grooving bluesy rock.

Fri 5th Dec

Barry Manilow

The singer-songwriter and pianist performs his hits including Mandy, Could It Be Magic and Copacaban

Thu 4th Dec-Sun 7th Dec

Barry Palser's Savoy Jazz Band

The Herfordshire-based band play hot Dixieland and classic jazz from the 1920s and 1930s.

Thu 4th Dec

Basil Hodge Trio

The piano-led trio play fresh modern originals with a Latin twist.

Mon 1st Dec

Bastila, Recommended Daily Allowance, 100 Mile Hou

The ska-tinged alt rockers play a 93 Live show.

Tue 25th Nov

Baxter Burton, Sion Whiley, Andy Stedman, Holly Ha

The seven-piece combo play countrified indie-rock.

Wed 3rd Dec

Bayside, Hit The Lights, Oh Not Stereo

Rock quartet from New York.

Tue 9th Dec

Beach House, Jana Hunter

The Baltimore boy-girl duo of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally perform tracks from their current alb

Tue 2nd Dec

Beat Assailant

The French collective play hip hop, electronica and soul from their album Imperial Pressure.

Fri 21st Nov

Beat Route

Blues originals and covers.

Fri 5th Dec

Beats In The Bar

Students from the Trinity College Of Music unwind with some jazz improvisations.

Tue 25th Nov

Beeches, The Wasp Factory, The Genies, Rockatron

Offbeat Americana.

Wed 26th Nov

Belladonna, Grace Solero, Murder In Monochrome, Th

The Darlington female duo play electro-goth originals.

Wed 3rd Dec

Belleruche, Shadow Orchestra

A blend of raw hip hop, blues and soul.

Wed 3rd Dec

Ben Folds

The Nashville-based alt-rock singer-songwriter plays tracks from his forthcoming album, Way To Norma

Sun 30th Nov

Ben Kweller

The off-beat American singer-songwriter previews tracks from his album Changing Horses.

Thu 19th Nov

Biffy Clyro

The Glasgow-based trio play abrasive alt rock from their album Puzzle.

Wed 17th Dec

Big Air

A collaboration between Chris Batchelor, Jim Black, Myra Melford and tuba player Oren Marshall with

Fri 28th Nov

Big Band Metheny

Saxophonist Simon Gilby leads an 18-piece big band based around the music of Pat Metheny and Lyle Ma

Sun 30th Nov

Big Funk Corporation

Modern R&B mixed with 1970s rare groove and funk featuring the vocals of Andrew Wood-Mitchell.

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Big Girls Don't Cry: A Tribute To Frankie Valli &

East Coast Boys perform the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Sat 10th Jan-Sun 11th Jan

Big Hand, The Big Red

Raucous ska four-piece.

Fri 5th Dec

Big Strides, Tom Mansi And The Icebreakers

The trio blend blues, jazz and funk at a Broken Toy Music show.

Thu 27th Nov

Billy Bragg

The political folk singer-songwriter promotes his album, Mr Love & Justice.

Mon 8th Dec

Billy Childish And The Musicans Of The British Emp

The bluesy beat-punk Medway musician/poet/artist and his band with rough rhythm'n'blues gems.

Fri 19th Dec

Bjorn Again: Abba Tribute

The Swedish Eurovision hitmakers get covered.

Thu 18th Dec

Black Daniel, Vagabond, Crane Brothers, Declan Hic

The London-based outfit play retro garage-rock and promote their Hard Times On The Way.

Sat 22nd Nov

Black Stone Cherry

The Southern-influenced hard rock foursome from Kentucky play from their album, Folklore And Superst

Sun 14th Dec

Blessed By A Broken Heart, I Am Ghost

The Canadian metal quartet promote their album Pedal To The Metal.

Fri 5th Dec

Blindfold, The Blisters

The English-Icelandic indie-rockers play tracks from their album, Faking Dreams.

Mon 1st Dec

Bloc Party

The electro-tinged popsters play from their new album, Intimacy.

Sat 11th Apr-Sun 12th Apr

Blue Blokes 3

English country blues and death folk from Ian Anderson, Lu Edmonds and Ben Mandelson.

Sat 31st Jan

Blue Harlem

The London swing and jive band play golden era jump blues.

Sat 6th Dec

Blue Rose Code, Jess Bryant, How To Cure Dyslexia,

The jazz-tinged folk band play a Ho Hum Records showcase.

Mon 1st Dec

Blue Spirits Collective

Jazz, bebop, chanson and Djangoesque swing from Shura Greenberg and group.

Sat 22nd Nov-Mon 22nd Dec

Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band

The veteran novelty jazz combo play their idiosyncratic back catalogue.

Sun 21st Dec

Bodega

The funky dance band play the Celtic London closing concert and party.

Fri 28th Nov

Bodkin Lane

The ten-piece soul and blues band play the hits of Motown and Stax.

Fri 21st Nov

Bon Iver

American singer-songwriter Justin Vernon plays tracks from his album For Emma, Forever Ago.

Sun 7th Dec

Boot Led Zeppelin

A tribute to Robert Plant's classic rock act.

Fri 12th Dec

Bovine Wives, A Quick Minute, Dead Social Club, Da

A blend of funky riffs and post-punk from the four-piece band.

Sat 29th Nov

Boy George

Boy George

Tue 16th Dec-Wed 17th Dec

Boyzone

Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy take to the road again, wit

Fri 29th May-Mon 22nd Jun

Brand New Second Hand, The Com Com Commas, The Kok

Mix of ska and hip hop.

Fri 28th Nov

Brass Volcanoes

Funky, horn-heavy New Orleans sounds.

Sun 30th Nov

Brenda Edwards's Gospel Christmas

The former X factor finalist performs seasonal songs alongside a gospel choir.

Sat 20th Dec

Brendan Power & Dave Peabody

The New Zealand harmonica player and the UK bluesman play a variety of styles.

Fri 28th Nov

Brigitte Beraha Group

Contemporary Latin jazz vocalist and friends including pianist Ivo Neame.

Thu 4th Dec

Brigitte Beraha With Ivo Neame & Robbie Robson

Contemporary Latin jazz vocalist with pianist and trumpeter friends.

Fri 28th Nov

British Jazz Funk Special

Portmanteau event of UK acts featuring Beggar & Co, Freez, Central Line, Junior Giscombe, Atmosfear

Fri 5th Dec-Sat 6th Dec

British Standard, Radfax, ENL

Blues tinged indie rockers.

Sat 22nd Nov

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

A rock'n'roll show including classic hits such as That'll Be The Day and Peggy Sue.

Fri 19th Dec

Buddy Holly And The Cricketers

Covers of the rock'n'roll pioneer's hits.

Thu 19th Feb

Buddy Whittington

The guitarist from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers plays his own blues material and covers.

Sun 30th Nov

Buzzcocks

The legendary punk band featuring founder members Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle tour to promote the

Fri 30th Jan

Calvin Party, Lazarus Clamp, Former Utopia

The Lancashire post-punk art rockers play from their album Godard's Girlfriend at a ROTA show.

Sat 6th Dec

Candi Staton

The soul singer performs her classic hits.

Tue 24th Feb

Capital Do Samba

Traditional samba tunes at a Roda De Samba night.

Wed 26th Nov-Wed 17th Dec

Cara Dillon

Folk ballads and originals from the County Derry singer-songwriter.

Thu 29th Jan

Caratinga

A band that explores Brazilian music from a bygone era including samba, choro, polkas, tangos and wa

Fri 28th Nov

Carmina

Acoustic folk-jazz ten-piece from Nottingham and Bristol.

Sat 29th Nov

Carroll Thompson And Ava Leigh, Ben Montague, Flas

The lovers rock diva teams up with the Chester reggae singer at a Sounds Of London showcase.

Fri 19th Dec

Cars Can Be Blue, Hotpants Romance, The Keith John

The Athens, Georgia duo play lo-fi pop.

Mon 1st Dec

Carter USM, EMF

The punk-rock synth and guitar based band of the 1980s returns with Unbelievable support.

Sat 22nd Nov

Ceremony, Never Healed, Jailbait

The Californian band play hardcore punk.

Mon 1st Dec

Ceri Evans

Jazz set from the solo pianist.

Thu 4th Dec

Chad Vangaalen, Women

The American alt pop performer plays from his album Soft Airplane.

Tue 25th Nov

Chairlift, It Hugs Back, Rose Elinor Dougall

The Brooklyn modern-pop trio promote their Does You Inspire You album.

Wed 26th Nov

Chairlift, Swimming, Ark People

The Brooklyn modern-pop trio promote their Does You Inspire You album.

Tue 25th Nov

Charles Alexander & Andy Robinson

Guitar duo with a repertoire stretching from Reinhardt to Chick Corea, with Montogomery and Metheny

Sat 22nd Nov

Chas & Dave

Chas & Dave

Thu 18th Dec-Sun 13th Dec

Chasing Ora, The Centrals, Kiss The Girls, The Lit

The Essex sextet play upbeat indie rock.

Sat 22nd Nov

Chatham County Line, The Lost Brothers

An upbeat mix of bluegrass, country, roots and rock.

Tue 25th Nov

Chelsea, Go Betty Go, Love And A 45

Veteran punk band.

Fri 12th Dec

Chicane

Electronic and dance outfit.

Sat 6th Dec

Chico Chagas And Gafieira Brasil

A five-piece band play percussive Brazilian music.

Tue 2nd Dec-Tue 16th Dec

Chris Brown

The multi-award winning US R&B artist performs his hit singles and tracks from his album Exclusive.

Sun 11th Jan

Chris Fletcher And Papa George

The duo play pop covers and originals.

Sun 30th Nov

Chris Howes & Roy Chilton

Piano and double bass pair.

Sat 22nd Nov

Chris Macaree, Ross Saunders

Singer-songwriters at a Big Note show.

Fri 28th Nov

Chris Wood

Fiddle-player, guitarist and singer known for his work with the English Acoustic Collective.

Fri 19th Dec

Christmas Champions

Chris Wood and Hugh Lupton perform the Mummers Play with songs and music.

Thu 4th Dec

Christopher Rees Band, Eric Brace And Peter Cooper

The award-winning rootsy blues and folk singer-songwriter from Wales plays a What's Cookin' show.

Wed 26th Nov

Chromeo

Electro-dub funk duo from Montral and NewYork.

Sat 13th Dec

Cinnamon Antics, The Tudors, Queens English, Child

The art pop trio play with a hint of electro.

Thu 4th Dec

Civilized Tears, Illegitimate Sons Of The King, Th

Anthemic rockers with a touch of electro.

Fri 28th Nov

Claire Martin

The award-winning vocalist and friends present a tribute to the American singer and pianist Shirley

Sun 29th Nov

Claire Martin And Ian Shaw: Cool Yule

The vocalists get together for a seasonal programme of cool jazz.

Thu 4th Dec

Clara & The Real Lowdown

Upbeat swing and rhythm'n'blues septet with Catalan vocalist Clara Sanabras.

Tue 25th Nov

Claymonster, All The Mouth Parts, High Resort

Punky alt rockers.

Sun 23rd Nov

Clinic, Threatmantics

The Liverpudlian quartet play organ-fuelled garage-punk oddities and collaborate with animator Cleme

Sun 23rd Nov

Cobra Starship, Forever The Sickest Kids

The alt rock five-piece from New York play tracks from their Viva La Cobra album and more.

Mon 2nd Feb

Coheed & Cambria

The New York metallers headline.

Mon 1st Dec-Thu 4th Dec

Coldplay, Eugene Francis Jnr

Coldplay, Eugene Francis Jnr

Sun 14th Dec-Tue 16th Dec

Colour, Blakfish, My First Tooth

An alt-rock and acoustica evening to raise money for Blakfish who had their van and equipment stolen

Sat 22nd Nov

Colouring In, Animals Talking

The synth-pop futurists play a Meat Raffle show.

Sat 22nd Nov

Computer Club, Bleech, The Epics, In The Black

The band play dance-influenced indie-rock.

Mon 8th Dec

Concordia International Ensemble

The ensemble perform a musical appreciation of the subjects of a number of the gallery's portraits.

Fri 12th Dec

Confunkshun

Serious funk and soul septet playing originals and 1970s and 1980s classics.

Fri 28th Nov-Fri 12th Dec

Connan Mockasin, Help Stamp Out Loneliness, Little

The New Zealand psych-tinged popster plays a White Light show.

Fri 21st Nov

Corvos, Verdes Anos

The two Portugese bands with a new take on world music and fado roots.

Sat 22nd Nov

Counterfeit Stones: Rolling Stones Tribute

A rock'n'roll tribute to Mick Jagger and his veteran band with a touch of cheesy humour.

Thu 5th Feb

Counting Crows

The San Franciscan folky rockers play tracks from their latest album, Saturday Nights & Sunday Morni

Thu 14th May-Thu 21st May

Cradle Of Filth, Gorgoroth, Moonspell, Septic Fles

The Goth metal outfit play their dark anthems from Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder and more.

Mon 1st Dec

Craig Milverton Quartet

A tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Oscar Peterson.

Mon 24th Nov

Cream'd

The tribute band play Sunshine Of Your Love, White Room, I Feel Free and other hits.

Sat 22nd Nov

Cryptopsy, Beneath The Massacre, Trigger The Blood

Canadian hardcore metal five-piece.

Tue 2nd Dec

Crystal Palace Triangle Festival: Ill-A-Noize, Ste

A winter-themed day out with lots of stalls and food. Music from indie-rockers Ill-A-Noize, guitaris

Sat 29th Nov

Cut A Shine, The Killer Meters Funk Band

The London band play reels and jigs at an upbeat barndance.

Sat 29th Nov

Dalek

The veteran duo play dark hip hop from their album Gutter Tactics.

Thu 4th Dec

Damien Renouf Band

The Lewisham singer-songwriter and his brother with acoustic rock songs.

Thu 27th Nov

Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

Sharp lyrics and melodic beats from the bearded rapper and his laptop wielding cohort.

Wed 17th Dec

Dan Reinstein

The American-born laser eye surgeon turned sax man plays muscular hard bop.

Tue 2nd Dec

Dana Codorean-Berciu And Mukka

Israeli songs, horas and doinas played on violin, double bass and accordion.

Thu 27th Nov

Danny And The Champions Of The World

The psych-tinged folk-popsters play from their self-titled album.

Sat 22nd Nov

Danny Bryant's Redeyeband, One More Night

The riff-led blues-rock trio led by the young guitarist.

Fri 11th Dec

Daphna Sadeh & The Voyagers

The double bassist leads a session of Klezmer, Balkan and Middle Eastern Gypsy jazz.

Wed 26th Nov

Daren Callow, Fit And The Conniptions, Anne-Marie

The music and experimental sound artist plays with performance artists, poets and artists at a Masqu

Thu 11th Dec

Darkwood, GP Bennett

The country noirists play a Countrier Than Thou show.

Thu 27th Nov

Darron J Connett, The Brights

The singer-songwriter with mod-styled rock.

Sat 29th Nov

Darts

The late 1970s doo-wop revivalists return.

Sun 7th Dec

Das Pop, The High Society

The Belgian and New Zealand pop foursome play a Club NME show.

Fri 21st Nov

Dashboard Confessional, The Spill Canvas

Chris Carrabba and his Florida-based band with alt.rock tracks form their new album.

Thu 18th Dec

datapuddle, Vatican Cellars

Former members of Dream City Film Club and Earnest Cox play swirling layered pop from their album Mo

Sat 29th Nov

Dave Dobbyn

The New Zealand singer-songwriter headlines.

Thu 27th Nov

Dave Lewis's 1-Up Featuring Noel McCalla

Jazz, funk and groove from the tenor sax man, best known for his work with Tony O'Malley, plus the i

Mon 1st Dec

Dave Mannington Quartet

The acoustic bassist leads his groove-based Loop Collective crew in a set of collective improvisatio

Thu 27th Nov-Tue 9th Dec

Dave Mwaniki

Acoustica and ballads from the singer-songwriter.

Tue 25th Nov

Dave Newton Trio

Six time winner of best pianist in the British Jazz Awards with Andy Cleyndert and Steve Brown.

Thu 27th Nov

Dave O'Higgins Quartet

Lyrical modern jazz tenor saxophonist with a line-up including pianist Nick Weldon.

Sat 6th Dec

Dave Samuels Quartet

Vibes-led modern jazz featuring the Gareth Williams on piano.

Thu 27th Nov

Dave Sealey

Musical hall songs from the former Cosmotheka member.

Sat 22nd Nov

Dave Swarbrick

The former Fairport Convention man plays traditional music.

Sat 13th Dec

David Byrne

The innovative pop songwriter, formerly of Talking Heads plays tracks from his album, Everything Tha

Sun 12th Apr-Mon 13th Apr

David Celia

The folk-rock and pop singer-songwriter from Canada promotes his album This Isn't Here.

Mon 1st Dec

David Cronenberg's Wife, Candythief, The Cedars, C

The offbeat twisted folk band play tracks from their latest album, Bluebeards Room.

Wed 17th Dec

David Devant And His Spirit Wife, Brontosaurus Cho

Theatrical glam-tinged indie-pop from The Vessel and his band as they elegant pop songs.

Tue 9th Dec

David Grubbs

The experimental alt rocker plays tracks from his album An Optimist Notes The Dusk.

Thu 22nd Jan

David Johnson

Indie-rock covers and originals.

Wed 26th Nov

David Jordan

Soulful pop singer-songwriter.

Fri 5th Dec

David Ryder Prangley & The Witches

The former Rachel Stamp man and his glammy popsters headline a Stay Beautiful Club night.

Wed 31st Dec

Deerhoof

The avant pop Japanese band with an offbeat take on indie rock to promote their album Offend Maggie.

Tue 2nd Dec

Deirdre Cartwright & Alison Raynor

The contemporary jazz and urban guitarist with double bass partner.

Sat 29th Nov

Deirdre Cartwright Group

The contemporary jazz and urban guitarist plays from her recent album, Tune Up Turn On Stretch Out.

Fri 21st Nov

Del Plata

Tango music played by six classically trained musicians.

Fri 21st Nov

Delirious?

The Christian guitar-based five-piece band from Littlehampton perform songs from their back catalogu

Mon 15th Dec

Demachena

The young trio play a mix of African, Arabic and Latin music.

Fri 28th Nov

Demanchena, Solskala

The Spanish band fuse Afro, Latin and Arabic sounds at a Movimientos show.

Tue 25th Nov

Demis Valsecchi

Solo jazz piano session.

Mon 24th Nov

Dengue Fever

The San Franciscan band play psych-folk with a twist of world influences.

Sun 23rd Nov

Dennis Rollins' Badbone & Co

The Ronnie Scott Jazz Awards Trombonist Of The Year and his award-winning band play jazz with a funk

Thu 11th Dec-Sat 13th Dec

Denyse Anyogu And Andy Black

Acoustica with a laid-back feel touching on jazz, soul and R&B.

Sat 29th Nov

Department Of Eagles, Hush Arbors, David Viner

The Brooklyn duo play experimental alt rock from their album In Ear Park

Wed 3rd Dec

Depeche Mode

The multi-million album selling new wave electronic trio perform as they bring their Tour Of The Uni

Sat 30th May

Derek Nash & Geoff Eales Quartet

The Sax Appeal, Protect The Beat and Jools Holland saxophonist and versatile pianist with rhythm sec

Mon 1st Dec

Dick Gaughan

The Scottish political folk troubadour performs songs from his back catalogue.

Sat 29th Nov

Dick Pearce Quartet

The eminent trumpet and flugal veteran and friends including pianist Alex Hutton.

Tue 25th Nov

Dinosaur Pile-Up

The trio play grunge-pop.

Mon 24th Nov

Dirty Fingernails, The Velvetians, Telegraphs, The

The Finnish brother/sister duo play offbeat pop.

Wed 26th Nov

Dirty Sam, Candy And The Kids, James Rose, 6is9

Upbeat indie-rockers with bitter-sweet lyrics.

Fri 28th Nov

Disarm, Sweet Leaf, Drag Your Heels, Dead City Rui

Heavy, punk-tinged metal tracks from the South Yorkshire quartet as they promote their album By Any

Wed 3rd Dec

Discharge

The hardcore UK punks veterans return.

Sun 7th Dec

Distraught Overlord

The Japanese band with visual kei.

Wed 26th Nov

Diz And The Doormen

The New Orleans style rhythm'n'blues band play a Gaz's Rockin' Blues show.

Thu 4th Dec

Dizzee Rascal

The garage-grime and hip hop artist promotes his album Maths + English.

Sat 22nd Nov

Doctor Pop, Paul Hawkins And Thee Awkard Silences,

Upbeat indie-rockers.

Tue 2nd Dec

Dodgy

Dodgy

Thu 4th Dec

Doll And The Kicks, Stash, The Berettas

The Brighton indie rockers play a She Bop night.

Sun 7th Dec

Dolls House, 13 Riots, Bruised Beauties, Towers Op

The female-fronted band with synth-rock and pop tunes at an Only Rock And Roll show.

Fri 28th Nov

Dominic Kirwan

Country-pop from the Irish songsmith and his backing band.

Fri 5th Dec-Sat 6th Dec

Domino Bones, Kav, The Quirky, The Vortex

The Happy Mondays dancer and his band.

Fri 5th Dec

Down The Lawson Track: Martyn Wyndham-Read, Iris B

A tribute to the life of the Australian poet and writer, Henry Lawson, in music, songs and stories.

Fri 5th Dec

Drag Your Heals

The female-fronted grungey rock'n'roll band play a Sick Sunday.

Sun 30th Nov

Dreadzone

Experimental electro, ska and reggae from the London-based band.

Thu 4th Dec

Dublin City Working Men's Band

A new year's eve celebration with jigs, reels and more upbeat traditional dance music.

Wed 31st Dec

Duffy

Duffy

Mon 8th Dec-Tue 9th Dec

Dulwich College Preparatory School

Musicians from the school perform a selection of Christmas songs and traditional carols.

Mon 8th Dec

Ebony Bones, Anoraak

The female-fronted electro-funk punks play a Be show.

Sat 22nd Nov

Eddie Abdullah And Mufa

Percussion duo.

Sat 22nd Nov

Eddie Prevost: Workshop Extension Programme

Free jazz special from the British drum veteran.

Tue 25th Nov

Elbow

Guy Garvey and his Mancunian indie-rock band play tracks from their Mercury Prize-winning album, The

Sat 14th Mar

Electric Six

The Detroit garage-punks play Danger High Voltage!, Gay Bar and other indie hits.

Fri 12th Dec

Elkie Brooks

Elkie Brooks

Fri 28th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Elliot Minor, Anberlin

Indie-rock from the York-based quintet playing tracks from their self-titled album.

Fri 21st Nov

Elton John

Elton John

Sat 13th Dec

Elvis On Tour Featuring Lee 'Memphis' King

A tribute to the early days of rock'n'roll and Elvis's Las Vegas performances.

Sun 15th Mar

Emmy The Great, Eugene McGuinnes And Friends

The singer-songwriter and her band promote their single We Almost Had A Baby.

Tue 16th Dec

Endless Boogie

The Brooklyn psyched out bluesy boogie band play a Vice show.

Thu 4th Dec

Eri Okan

The sounds of Bahian roots and carnival from Xavier Osmir and his 10-piece band.

Fri 5th Dec

Eric Clapton

The veteran guitar maestro performs tracks from his extensive back catalogue.

Sat 16th May-Sun 31st May

Eric Ranzoni Blues Band

Blues piano and vocals.

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Errol Linton's Blues Vibe

The bluesy harmonica player and his band.

Sat 29th Nov

Escape To Sea, The Thin Men, The Guilty Hands, Tza

The five-piece play downbeat indie-pop.

Mon 1st Dec

Eskimo Joe

The Australian rock trio perform tracks from their album Black Fingernails Red Wine.

Thu 4th Dec

Estelle

New York-based, London singer and MOBO nominee, with a blend of hip hop, reggae and soul.

Sat 29th Nov

Ether 09: David Byrne

The innovative pop songwriter, formerly of Talking Heads plays tracks from his new album, Everything

Sun 12th Apr-Mon 13th Apr

Eve Selis And Marc 'Twang' Intravaia

The San Diego country-rock singer performs tracks from her album, Angels And Eagles.

Fri 21st Nov

Everlast

The Irish-American rapper promotes his album Love, War And The Ghost Of Whitey Ford.

Wed 3rd Dec

Everything Everything, Stricken City, Operahouse

The Manchester-based melodramatic indie-pop four-piece play a Birthday Part show.

Sun 30th Nov

Exlovers, Dag For Dag

The jangly harmonious pop band launch their single Just A Silhouette.

Thu 4th Dec

Extreme, The Duvals

The 1980s rockers on tour playing tracks from their album Saudades De Rock.

Mon 24th Nov-Tue 25th Nov

Ezra Bang And Hot Machine, Minnaars

The Brooklyn band play synth pop and disco rap tunes at a Home Under Ground show.

Thu 27th Nov

Fabulous Boogie Boys

The elegantly garbed band play stomping hits from the 1930s to the present day.

Sat 20th Dec

Faebhean Kwest

Guitar-led Parisian swing from the 1920s to the 1940s.

Fri 21st Nov

Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention

Sat 7th Feb

Fallen Penny

The guitar led German and English Foo Fighters influenced rock outfit.

Sun 30th Nov

Family Funk

The old-school funk and soul band plays 1970s and 1980s covers.

Thu 27th Nov-Thu 18th Dec

Fandeath

The New York disco pop band promote their single, Veronica at a Durrr night.

Mon 1st Dec

Fantomas, The Locust

The offbeat metallers play their album, The Director's Cut, in its entirety.

Mon 8th Dec

Far

The reformed Sacramento alt rock band.

Fri 28th Nov

Farewell City, The Sunshine Getaway

The quintet from London play punked-up pop-rock.

Sun 23rd Nov

Fat Freddys Drop

The New Zealanders play dub-reggae originals.

Thu 4th Dec

Faye Patton

The soulful vocalist and pianist performs laid-back jazz.

Sat 22nd Nov

Filthy Dukes, Fenech-Soler, Sunny Day Sets Fire

The London electro-prog popsters play an Oh, Inverted World.

Wed 26th Nov

Finch

Californian post-hardcore five-piece.

Tue 25th Nov

Fini Bearman

The young singer-songwriter gives a twist to lesser-known jazz standards.

Sun 23rd Nov

Finn Bonel, Joe Wilkes, Ian Wilkinson, Brigid Powe

The folk singer-songwriter plays with a touch of grunge.

Sun 30th Nov

Flashguns

The London quartet play soulful indie-rock.

Tue 2nd Dec

Flashguns, Chew Lips, Arthur Delaney

The London quartet play soulful indie-rock.

Mon 1st Dec

Fleet Foxes

The Seattle-based quintet play melodic folktronica from their self-titled debut album.

Sun 22nd Feb-Tue 24th Feb

Flipron

The multi-membered Glastonbury-based outfit play psyched-out pop tracks from their album Gravity Cal

Sat 29th Nov

Florence And The Machine

Offbeat indie-pop singer-songwriter.

Mon 24th Nov

Foghorn Leghorn

The harmonious bluegrass band play upbeat tunes on banjo, mandolin and fiddle.

Sat 22nd Nov

Forget The Down, Imma, Ignite The Enemy, Git

Hardrocking and upbeat alt rock.

Sat 22nd Nov

Four Year Strong

American pop-punk five-piece.

Mon 1st Dec

Foxes!, W.I.T., Mr Bones And The Dreamers, The Sta

The power-pop fuelled groovers play a Peace In The City show.

Sat 22nd Nov

Fran Clark

Jazz vocalist sings from her forthcoming album The Fly.

Sun 30th Nov

FrankMusik, The Brute Chorus

The poptronica performer plays a One To Watch show.

Wed 26th Nov

Fred Wesley And The New JB's

Former James Brown bandleader fronts his own jazz ensemble.

Fri 30th Jan-Sat 31st Jan

Freek, Edit/Select, Nevertimes, Yes Boys

Live drum'n'bass band.

Wed 3rd Dec

Freetown, Janet Kay

The ska and Northern Soul band play after a screening of Legacy In The Dust - The Four Aces Story.

Fri 28th Nov

From The Jam

Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler of mod-pop favourites The Jam play classic hits plus new material.

Mon 22nd Dec

Fulborn Teversham & Leafcutter John

Leftfield jazz courtesy of Polar Bear's drummer Seb Rochford and electronics guru Leafcutter John.

Fri 5th Dec

Funkshone

The London funk band play tracks from their album Shining.

Sat 22nd Nov

Future Of The Left, Baddies, Black Alley Screens

The Welsh noisy alt rock trio play from their album Curses at a No Pain In Pop show.

Thu 27th Nov

Future Of The Left, Little Death

Sardonic alt rock from the Welsh trio playing tracks from their debut album, Curses at a Push show.

Sat 22nd Nov

Future Talent Gala Fundraiser: Ray Gelato, Devlin

A charity fundraiser jazz jamboree, with champagne reception and meal, compered by concert pianist J

Thu 27th Nov

Gabriel Keen

Piano-led modern jazz.

Sun 23rd Nov

Gallows

An intimate show from the punk band who normally play at venues around ten times the size of this on

Mon 1st Dec-Tue 2nd Dec

Gary Louris And Mark Olson

Former members of The Jayhawks play blissed out Americana.

Wed 26th Nov

Gary Moore, Buddy Whittington

The veteran guitarist, known for playing in Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and Skid Row promotes his album

Sat 2nd May

Gary Williams: A Swinging Christmas

An evening of Rat Pack favourites with a Yuletide flavour.

Thu 4th Dec

Gauri Sharma Tripathi and Shlomo

A performance of a Kathak choir and beatboxing.

Sat 28th Mar

Gaymers Cider Camden Crawl '09

Two days of over 100 bands across around 40 venues. Bands TBA.

Fri 24th Apr-Sat 25th Apr

Genghis Tron, Rolo Tomoassi, Behold The Arctopus

The experimental electro-metallers play from their album Board Up The House.

Sat 22nd Nov

George Huxley's Jazz Band

The soprano and clarinetist leads his band in a tribute to Sidney Bechet.

Sun 30th Nov

George Pringle, Young Fathers

The London singer-songwriter plays quirky electropop songs.

Tue 25th Nov

George Washingmachine

Australian multi-instrumentalist.

Mon 24th Nov-Thu 27th Nov

Georgia Mancio

The Anglo-Latino jazz singer promotes her second album, Trapeze.

Thu 27th Nov

Georgia Mancio With The Tim Lapthorn Trio

Honey-toned Anglo-Latino jazz singer with pianist Lapthorn and friends.

Tue 9th Dec

Georgina Bromilow And The Boisdale Blue Rhythm Ban

The leading trumpeter plays the Big Band classics of Harry James and Woody Herman among others.

Fri 28th Nov

Ghosts N Goblins, Dusteroid, Just One Fix, Void

The Italian band play with a mix of of grunge and stoner rock.

Sat 6th Dec

Ghostwood, Phantom, Jack Jack Daw, Dutch Uncles

The Syndney, Australia band play fuzzed-up pop at a Spoon Of Music show.

Tue 9th Dec

Giant Sand, Nashville Babylon Soundsystem

Howe Gelb and his band play classic Americana.

Tue 25th Nov

Gideon Brazil Trio

Folk-groove originals plus Latin and modern jazz standards from the multi-instrumentalist and co.

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Gino Lupari And Friends

The Four Men And A Dog percussionist plays with friends including Donal Murphy and Tim Edey.

Sun 14th Dec

Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud

Sat 23rd May-Wed 27th May

Girls On Top

The female-fronted punk-rockers play a Gaz's Rockin' Blues show.

Thu 11th Dec

Girlschool

The all-girl rockers celebrate their 30th anniversary.

Tue 16th Dec

Git Some

The Denver heavy punk band promote their album Cosmic Rock.

Sun 30th Nov

Glass Shark, The Favours, Dr Butler's Hatstand Med

The electropop and dance trio promote their single Model.

Sun 30th Nov

Glasvegas, Friendly Fires, White Lies, Florence An

The Glaswegian foursome perform indie-rock on an NME Awards Tour.

Sat 21st Feb

Glasvegas, White Lies

The Glaswegian foursome perform scuzzy, surf-rock tracks from their debut, self-titled album.

Mon 1st Dec

Gloria Cycles

The Brighton quartet play harmonious indie-rock at a Mixtape Affair show.

Fri 21st Nov

Go:Audio

The electro indie-pop quartet from London play tracks from their Made Up Stories album.

Thu 9th Apr

Go:Audio, Sherwood, Tonight Is Goodbye

The electro indie-pop quartet from London play tracks from their Made Up Stories album.

Fri 21st Nov

Gogol Bordello

Incendiary shows from Eugene Hutz and his transglobal Gypsy punks to promote their current single, A

Thu 18th Dec

Gold Teeth, Joe Driscol, Smokey Angle Shades, Bean

The four-piece from South London play electropop at a Last Chance Saloon show.

Sun 23rd Nov

Golden Earring

The Dutch rock band perform their hits, including Radar Love and Twilight Zone.

Sat 14th Mar

Goldensilvers, Anna Calvi

The funky and harmonious indie-rockers headline at their own Bronze club.

Fri 21st Nov

Goldsmiths Computer Music and Sonic Arts Research

A concert of interactive audiovisual performance, live algorithmic music, phonography and sound poet

Fri 21st Nov

Good Men In The Jungle

The Kingston-based combo play Americana, country and folk covers and originals.

Fri 12th Dec

Goodbye Charlie Brown

Guitar, sax and vocal jazz.

Tue 25th Nov

Gordon Webber's Road Runners

The nine-piece big band plays soul and Motown.

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 6th Dec

Grace Jones

The individualistic pop dive plays tracks from her new album, Hurricane.

Tue 27th Jan-Fri 30th Jan

Grand Central

The Hertfordshire based band play pop and rock covers.

Sat 22nd Nov

Greg Holden, Vikki Stone, Matt Hegarty, Revelin Sk

The singer-songwriter plays an eARmusic show.

Thu 4th Dec

Greg Weeks, Festival, Cam Deas

The prog-folk singer-songwriter as seen in Espers, plays tracks from his album The Hive.

Sun 23rd Nov

Grief, Trap Them, Hey Colossus, Pombagira

Boston doom metallers.

Mon 24th Nov

Guillemots

The offbeat alt rockers fronted by Fyfe Dangerfield play live accompaniment to films, as well as the

Wed 26th Nov

Gun

The Glaswegian hard rock four-piece return.

Thu 18th Dec

Guy Barker With Roger Kellaway & Phil Donkin

US pianist and composer Kellaway links up with the trumpet professor and double bassist.

Wed 3rd Dec-Sun 7th Dec

Gwyneth Herbert

Gwyneth Herbert

Tue 25th Nov-Sun 30th Nov

Gypsy Swing Jam

Bassist George Trebar hosts the weekly jam session.

Tue 25th Nov-Tue 2nd Dec

Hai La Drum

The Romanian Gypsy jazz violinist Baz Stanescu with string and accordion accompaniment.

Fri 21st Nov-Thu 27th Nov

Hamish Stuart Band

One-time Average White Band vocalist and guitarist with some soulful and funky grooves.

Mon 24th Nov

Hank Wangford

The stalwart performer with punked up country sounds.

Thu 18th Dec

Hans Koller & Francois Theberge Quartet

Anglo-French tenor sax and piano-led combo bolstered by bassist Percy Pursglove and drummer Jeff Wil

Thu 4th Dec

Hansom Pilot, The Sick Notes, Strangefruit, Vaugha

Soulful rockers.

Fri 21st Nov

Hard Skin, The Stupids, Shitty Limits

The exuberant oi-pop band with comically belligerent lyrics play a Christmas special.

Fri 19th Dec