Pop: Gigging For It

HURRICANE #1

@ Brixton Academy Hurricane #1 manage to cook up a very post-Noel Gallagher rock storm with their debut album. With two hits "Step Into My World" and "Just Another Illusion" under their belts, they support Ocean Colour Scene. 11/12 Oct (0171-924 9999)

It was a surprise to many when Mansun's debut album Attack Of The Grey Lantern hit the number one spot earlier this year. Already working on the follow-up they break off to do a short tour. Catch up and see what the fuss is about. 14 Oct (0171-403 0403)

This Canadian guitarman has a fine line in tender tunemanship. His warm- spun folkery has made for enticing listening on his two albums so far. Expect many tracks from his most recent release Other Songs.

17 Oct (0171-960 4242)

MANSUN

@ Astoria

It was a surprise to many when Mansun's debut album Attack Of The Grey Lantern hit the number one spot earlier this year. Already working on the follow-up they break off to do a short tour. Catch up and see what the fuss is about. 14 Oct (0171-403 0403)

RON SEXSMITH

This Canadian guitarman has a fine line in tender tunemanship. His warm- spun folkery has made for enticing listening on his two albums so far. Expect many tracks from his most recent release Other Songs.

17 Oct (0171-960 4242)