POP: THE BEST OF THE REST

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Vic Chestnutt, Lambchop & Calexico A dream triple ticket of left- field Americana.

Electric Ballroom, London NW (07-485 9006) Thur

Bentley Rhythm Ace Partied-up big beats.

Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth (0705 358608) Wed; University, Bristol (07- 954 5800) Fri

Johnny Dowd Excellent scary blues and a UK debut from the man from "The Wrong Side of Memphis".

Borderline, London W (07-734 2095) Mon

Sunhouse Cool laid-back rock with a rustic hint.

Fleece, Bristol (07-929 9008) Sun; Varsity, Wolverhampton (0902 766) Mon; Cavern Club, Exeter (0392 425309) Tue; Ifor Bach, Cardiff (0222 308877) Thur; Boat Race, Cambridge (0223 55) Fri

Silver Sun Power-poppers promoting their new album.

Fleece & Firkin, Bristol (07-929 9008) Mon; Pavilion, Brighton (0273 709709) Wed