In a recession-hit world, the last thing you want is to shell out anything up to £40 for a gig ticket only to be horrendously disappointed on the night itself; nor do you want to find yourself lacking when it comes to knowledge of local bands and the sometimes spectacular gigs they produce in venues just around the corner from your front door.
Here you will find previews of both local and London-based gigs, written by real residents with an honest view of what you can expect for your hard-earned money.