This Week at the Robin

The usual mixture of past, present and future.

Wilko Johnson

Wilko Johnson

Monday sees the latest heat in the Robin/M2 Studios live band of the year competition, featuring the Arkhamists, Jean Paul Palombo and The State of Things. Tickets £3.

Thursday offers the chance to see one of the most enduring characters of British r&b in the shape of Wilko Johnson, original member of Dr Feelgood, leader of his own band for over thirty years and an influence on many guitarists over the ages. Tickets £17.50.

On Friday there’s a classic rock tribute double header featuring Dizzy Lizzy and Fred Zeppelin. Tickets £8.

Saturday’s offering is an appearance by seminal American glam band LA Guns, whose 1989 Cocked & Loaded album went platinum and who helped spawn Guns’n’Roses. The band have also toured the world with the likes of Iron Maiden and AC/DC. Tickets £12.

Sunday sees a re-scheduled event featuring award-winning Scottish folk band Lau. Twice winners of the best band award at the Radio Two Folk Awards, the trio have won acclaim for their three albums as well as their live performances. Tickets £10.

For more details visit www.therobin.co.uk or call 01902-401211. Please also note that ticket prices on the night may be higher than those purchased in advance.