POP: GIG HIGHLIGHTS

CARLEEN ANDERSON

@ shepherd's bush empire

Roof-raising vocalist gets her lungs in gear to give punters an earful of her awesome new album, produced by pal Paul Weller.

Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 (0181-740 7474) 13 May

Emotive pop-rock from the Failsworth newcomers, currently touting top indie spin "This Feeling". Their name is good, too. Could go a long way

Camden Lock, NW1 (0171-267 1577) 14 May

Old-school, conscious soul purveyors responsible for classic "Ghetto Heaven", making inroads with new single, "You Don't Have To Worry".

Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 (0171-916 6060) 13 May

PURESSENCE

@ dingwalls

FAMILY STAND

@ jazz cafe