JOSS STONE
From the future of British soul to the new Anastacia in a mere 12 months. How sad.
Sep 22, Shepherds Bush Empire, London (0870-771 2000)
RICHMOND FONTAINE
Blistering heart-and-soul rock and roll from Willy Vlautin’s stirring alt-country line-up.
Sep 18, Music Café, Leicester (0116-262 5050); Sep 19, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff (029-2030 4400)
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THE CHIEFTAINS
The kings of Irish music bring their beards and sweaters to a town near you.
Sep 18, Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (0151-709 3789); Sep 20, Palladium, London (020-7494 5020)
THE DEARS
Perhaps the last “best new band” of the year.
Sep 18, Liverpool Academy, Liverpool (0151-256 5555); Sep 19, The Venue, Edinburgh (0131-557 3073)
THE HIVES
Smart and sharp Swedes peddle their second UK album.
Sep 20, Guildhall, Southampton (023-8063 2601); Sep 21, Academy, Bristol (0870-771 2000); Sep 22, Rock City, Nottingham, (0115-958 8484); Sep 23, Academy, Birmingham (0870-771 2000); 24 Sep, Carling Apollo, Manchester (0870-401 8000)
TV ON THE RADIO
The oddball pop progsters make the journey from Brooklyn with their blend of punk and electronica.
Sep 18, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (0115-958 8484); Sep 19, Sub Club, Glasgow (0141 248 4600); Sep 20, Roadhouse, Manchester (0161-832 1111); Sep 21, The Garage, London, N5 (020-7607 1818)
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Elton John The dame of British pop returns to his spiritual home — the big stage. Dec 7, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle (0870-707 8000)
Beautiful South A big tour to promote a rather good covers album. Nov 26-Dec 11 (0870-1663 663)