THE Alma Inn is well known for putting on the best local bands, but on Saturday, June 8, the pub will be delivering something pretty special -- a gig by up-and-coming Irish rockers Throat.

The band have played live sessions for Radio 1 and released their debut album, Knievel is Evil, in February to rave reviews from the likes of Metal Hammer and Kerrang.

Throat will be playing at The Alma as a warm up before their imminent UK tour, in response to a request from Nigel Roberts of Bolton Internet Radio show www.extremeradio.co.uk

What's more, the gig is free, so you've no excuse not to catch these Irish stars before they really hit the big time, have you?