This weekend, Music

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A Belgian Fanfare

The Poembak Collective of 20 musicians preform an eclectic repertoire of world music including jazz, tango, gypsy and Latino.

Ashton Lane, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 18:00

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 334 2422

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:00

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

Part of West End Festival.

  • 15:00

Blondie, Lightning Seeds

Debbie Harry's new wave, punk and pop-rock combo, noted for hits including The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone and Heart Of Glass.

Bedgebury National Pinetum And Forest, Cranbrook

Sat 22 Jun

£36 / 01842 814612

  • 19:30

The Cherokees

Six-piece rock'n'roll covers band from Denbigh, North Wales.

Langtry's Bar, Llandudno

Sat 22 Jun

Phone for prices / 08712 210191

  • 20:00

The Dirty Gentleman

The London-based band plays blues, gospel and rhythm'n'blues.

Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar, London W1B

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 020 7287 0514

  • 21:00

The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute

The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.

The Brindley, Runcorn

Sat 22 Jun

£18 / 0151 907 8360

  • 19:30
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Fantoosh!

The light-hearted dinner show celebrates Scottish history, told through live music, performance and film.

The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

£55 including four-course dinner (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270

  • 20:00 – 22:30

Joe Longthorne

With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.

The Castle, Wellingborough

Sun 23 Jun

£20 / 01933 270007

  • 19:30

Live Jazz

The best of Scottish jazz talent is showcased in this weekly event, hosted by upright bassist Brodie Jarvis and a rotating cast of musicians.

The Halt Bar, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 15:00 – 18:00

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 15:00 – 18:00

London Philharmonic Orchestra: John Adams, R Strauss, Holst

  • Directed by: Lawrence Renes (cond)
  • Written by: Holst

Lawrence Renes conducts John Adams's Short Ride In A Fast Machine, R Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra and Holst's The Planets.

Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

Sat 22 Jun

£15 / 0151 709 3789

  • 19:30

Milton Keynes Rugby Sevens & Hobgoblin Music Festival

This year 25 teams are lined-up to compete, plus off-the-field entertainment by means of live music on a dedicated stage, children's activities, fairground rides, the British Lions 3rd Test on the big screens in the morning and lots of food concessions.

Milton Keynes Rugby Club

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 07962 806326

  • 10:00 – 23:45
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Moxters Of Rock

A weekend of 15 rock cover bands ranging from Greendate to Mentallica to Led Into Zeppelin.

The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville

Sat 22 Jun

£30 weekend; £10; £30 weekend; £25 / 01530 814718

  • 12:00

Peacehaven Music Festival

The town's first music festival features food stalls, a funfair, workshops and eight live bands headlined by The Lambrettas.

Piddinghoe Sports Park, Peacehaven

Sat 22 Jun

£5 / 01273 585493

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Rod Stewart

Gravel-voiced Rod the Plod returns for more onstage shenanigans lapped up by a partying crowd. There's always 'Maggie May' to look forward to.

Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

Sun 23 Jun

£60–£70 / 0114 256 5656

  • 19:30

Solas Festival

An age-free arts festival with music, literature and spoken word, visual art and crafts, film and theatre as well as a programme of talks and debates. 2013 promises intimate venues, rising stars, unique collaborations, participation and mental stimulation.

The Bield, Tibbermore

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 / 0141 416 1650

Sun 23 Jun

Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 / 0141 416 1650

SouthlandsLIVE

It's an evening full of the best unsigned musical talent at this outdoor acoustic festival. There's also craft stalls, a BBQ, bar and more summery stuff. The grounds are accessible via train, bike or bus.

Southlands Arts Centre, London UB7

Sat 22 Jun

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Talon: Eagles Tribute

Recognised throughout the industry as the definitive exponents of recreating the immensely powerful vocals and exact musical reproduction of the Eagles, Talon's new production promises to deliver yet another stunning show for existing and new fans alike. The first half features each track from the iconic Hotel California…

Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd

Sat 22 Jun

£18.50 (£17.50) / 0800 014 7111

  • 20:00

Scooted n Booted

The band plays classic rock and Mod covers.

Elme Hall, Wisbech

Sun 23 Jun

£3 / 01945 880959

  • 16:15 – 18:30

50s Rock'n'roll Extravaganza

Over-14s show. Line-up of 50s-influenced rock'n'rollers including Tyneside's Sour Mash Trio, Glasgow's Shiverin Sheiks. The Bird Doggers and Johnnie Stark & the Razorgang.

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£12 / 0141 332 2232

  • 19:00

The Amazing Snakeheads

Garage blues trio from Glasgow.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

£8 / 0131 556 7060

  • 19:30
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BabyLovesBeats!

New, lively dance class serving up your child's recommended daily allowance of reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop, house and urban sounds for a dance and play session for families. Suitable for under fives.

Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

Cancelled / 07846 961257

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Back Issue

Rock and pop covers band.

New Roscoe, Leeds

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0113 246 0778

  • 20:00

BBC Big Band

Julian Arguelles conducts the BBC Big Band through a selection of jazz from Abdullah Ibrahim and Chris McGregor plus alternate takes on Oasis, Goldfrapp and more. To be broadcast on Radio 3's Jazz Line-Up on Sun 30 Jun.

City Halls, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Grand Hall

Free (but ticketed via City Halls) / 0141 353 8000

Part of Alive With Music!.

  • 19:30

Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

Sun 23 Jun

£18–£23 / 01793 524481

  • 19:30

Black Dyke Band

  • Directed by: Joseph Cullen (cond)

Well known songs and famous tunes from the award-winning brass band.

Albert Halls, Bolton

Sat 22 Jun

£17.50 / 01204 334400

  • 19:30
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