1 NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

The overlord of priapic lit-rock intersperses songs from Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! with classics from a canon that stretches back 25 years.
Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6 (www.hammersmithapollo.net 0870 4000700), Wed-Fri

2 TINDERSTICKS

After a five-year absence, Stuart Staples returns from his new French homestead to take a scaled-down version of his band on the road.
Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, SE1 (www.southbankcentre.co.uk 0871 6632500), Sat

3 JONATHAN RICHMAN

The proto-punk has long since evolved into a stunning Spanish guitar stylist and incisive observer of the funny, poignant moments in life.
Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherds Bush Green, SW7 (www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk 0844 4772000), Fri

4 SILVER JEWS

Sculpted by the heavy weather of David Berman’s life, Silver Jews arrive from their Tennessee base to please their small but loyal following.
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton (www.concorde2.co.uk 01273 673311), Wed

5 ADELE

After arriving at the beginning of 2008 with an almighty splash, Adele takes to the road with her brand of lovelorn soul. Debut album 19 was good, but the live stage is her real habitat.
Shepherd’s Bush Empire, details above, Tues & Wed

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