Pop: The five best gigs

1

Lucinda Williams Tomorrow

Sole UK performance from the great roots-rock songwriter. See Preview, page 2.

Shepherds Bush Empire, London W2 (07-77 2000) tomorrow

2

Asian Dub Foundation Tonight, tomorrow

Loud fusion of dub, hip-hop, rock and Asian traditional sounds that works a treat live.

Anson Rooms, Bristol (07 929 9008) tonight; Junction, Cambridge (0223 55) tomorrow

3

Alabama 3 Wed, Thur

Brixton's weird and wonderful messengers for the Church of Elvis.

University, Bristol (07 929 9008) Wed; Electric Ballroom, London NW (07-485 9006) Thur

4

Bjork Fri

Bjork knows how to command a crowd. Expect a show made up of wonderful stage settings, dramatic outfits, not to mention her superb vocals.

Symphony Hall, Birmingham (02 23 3333) Fri

5

Reef Wed, Thur

Reef's powerful rock excites their audience like few others.

Brixton Academy, London SW9 (07 77 2000) Wed; Riviera Centre, Torquay (0803 206333) Thur