Cheap thrills: great gigs this week for a tenner or less
Fancy some live music this week? Not so keen on shelling out? Our music team has picked these top gigs that won’t set you back more than a few quid – two of them are even totally free.
North
Four London longhairs draw on krautrock, British psych and glam for their thrashy, wah-heavy tunes. Time Out favourites Novella play a support set. Saturday August 2. £7 adv.
West
This Melbourne duo have a take on future R&B that’s glitchy and eccentric, but also catchy and totally chill. Jazzy Brightonians Normanton Street open proceedings. Thursday July 31. Free!
Central
Tom Baxter at The House of St Barnabas
The Suffolk-born songwriter performs his sensitive, lushly orchestrated songs as part of HOSB’s Art Social festival. Friday August 1. £10.
East
The raucous and very cool female punk trio rock a hotel basement, with support from screechy post-punk band The Wharves. Wed July 30. Free!
South
Shez Raja Collective at Hideaway
The Marcus Miller-ish bassist and his capable band pump out dynamic global grooves. Thursday July 31. £10.