APOLLO, Manchester

Delirious -- Christian rockers play passionate pop and rock, but strangely no death metal -- Tonight, 7.30pm, £12

Jewel -- Sensitive singer songwriter promotes latest album This Way -- Wednesday, 7.30pm, £22.50

BAND ON THE WALL, Swan Street, Manchester

The Burn -- Up-and-coming five-piece from Blackburn -- Wednesday, 8pm, £6

THE MET, Market Street, Bury

New Acoustic Movement -- More local potential popstars unplugged -- Tonight, 8pm, £4

Stacey Kent -- An enthralling mix of a young Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday -- Tonight, £8.30pm, £12 and £10 conc.

L.A. Doors -- Break on through to the other side with Doors tribute, including special lighting for that authentic 60s feel -- Saturday, 8pm, £8

LIFE CAFE, Manchester

Midge Ure -- The ex-Ultravox singer performs solo material -- Tuesday, 9pm, £15

MANCHESTER ACADEMY, Oxford Road, Manchester

Jimmy Eat World -- Four-piece emo band -- Sunday, 7.30pm, £12.50

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION, Oxford Road, Manchester

Mull Historical Society -- Scottish duo whose indie-pop won't fail to please -- Tonight, 7.30pm, £8

Breeders -- Kim Deal and band perform their new album, Title TK -- Thursday, 7.30pm, £9

MOSES GATE HOTEL, Bolton

Mad Racket -- Tonight, 8.30pm, free

Four More Heroes -- Saturday, 8.30pm, £4

Sussex Pistols -- Thursday, 8.30pm, £4

THE ROADHOUSE, Manchester

Chairmissing 16 -- Night of live music featuring recently-signed Oceansize, Amplifier and Fi-Lo Radio -- Tonight, 9pm, £4

THE WITCHWOOD, Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne

Ashes To Ashes -- Tribute to everyone's favourite spaceman -- Saturday, 9pm, £5