BAND ON THE WALL, Manchester.

THE MET ARTS CENTRE, Market St, Bury. Thursday October 26, Helen Watson, on stage 8pm, tickets £6, concessions £4. 0161 761 2216.

PLANET K, Oldham St, Manchester.

PEMBROKE HALL, High St, Walkden 0161 790 4584.

HASLINGDEN PUBLIC HALL, Regent Street, Haslingden. Irish traditional/folk band The Fureys, Saturday October 21, 8pm. Tickets £9.50, concessions £8.50, ring 01706 226590.