POP: GIG HIGHLIGHTS

GREEN DAY

@ brixton academy

The spunky Californian neo-punktrio put in three nights in London to plug their new, and rather good, album, Nimrod.

Stockwell Road, SW9 (0171-924 9999) 30-31 Jan, 1 Feb

First London date in two years from the Philadelphia funker into loud Hawaiian shirts, showcasing album Yeah It's Easy.

Jazz Cafe, Parkway NW1 (0171-344 0044) 28 Jan

The smoothie Rea is back with a new album, The Blue Cafe, and proceeds from ticket sales of this concert go to the NSPCC.

Shepherd's Bush Empire (0181-740 7474) 30 Jan

G-LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE

@ jazz cafe

CHRIS REA

@ shepherd's bush empire