Pop: The Five Best Gigs
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Catatonia Mon
The ubiquitous Welsh quartet, headed by pop's most notorious big- mouth, Cerys Matthews, asserts its musical sovereignty with a little help from Radio One.
Kentish Town Forum, NW2 (07-344 0044)
2
David McAlmont Wed
Having rightfully come to rest in the world of soul, McAlmont will be making knees knock and hearts swell with his angelic vocals on Wednesday.
Improv Theatre, W (07-387 473)
3
Badly Drawn Boy Wed, Thur
The sparkling invention of the It Came From the Ground EP should be followed up with a spectacular set from Damon Gough, better known as Badly Drawn Boy.
Liverpool Lomax (05-707 9977) Wed, Improv Theatre (07-387 473) Thur
4
Mini-Meltdown: Barry Adamson Thur
Daniel Miller's spring meltdown kicks off with bassist Barry Adamson creating a weird and wonderful soundtrack for a silent film.
Royal Festival Hall, SE (07-92 0600)
5
Ash Wed, Thur, Fri
The infants of indie pop continue to reap the rewards of their second album, Nu-Clear Sounds. Nottingham Rock City (05-94 2544) Wed, Sheffield Leadmill (04-275 4500) Thur, Liverpool (05-707 9977) Fri
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Wayne Kramer
The guitarist from MC5 relives his glory days.
Camden Underworld (07-482 932) Thur
Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Pub-rock veterans headed by rock's most loveable rogue.
Shepherd's Bush Empire (07-77 2000) Fri
Faust
The original exponents of Kraut-rock.
Royal Festival Hall (07-92 0600) Fri
Runrig
Gaelic folk-rock lives on.
Royal Albert Hall (07-589 822) Thur
Fun Lovin' Criminals
US bad boys continue to extol the virtues of Barry White.
Blackpool Empress Ballroom (0253 292029) Thur, Doncaster Dome (0302 370999) Fri
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