The best gigs

Wheat | Friday 12 NovemberAfter an astonishingly good London gig last month, the melodic rollercoaster rock outfit from New England is back in town for one night only. ULU, London W1 (0171-664 2030) Fri Flaming Lips | Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 November Direct from Oklahoma City, the F'Lips, with Wayne Coyne as intriguing frontman, are unrivalled in their brand of off-kilter, chemical-tinged guitar songs. Forum, London NW5 (0171-344 0044) Wed; Wulfrun, Wolverhampton (01902 552122) Thurs; Anson Rooms, Bristol (0117-929 9008) Fri Elvis Costello | Wednesday 10 November Old comrade Steve Nieve joins Elvis on this extensive tour, which should see him playing many of his big tunes. Pavilions, Plymouth (01752 229922) Wednesday Sugarhill Gang | Friday 12 November Hip-hop vets take to the road to mark the 20th anniversary of "Rappers Delight". Leadmill, Sheffield (0114-275 4500) today; Wulfrun, Wolverhampton (01902 552122) Fri Basement Jaxx | Friday 12 November The B

Wheat | Friday 12 NovemberAfter an astonishingly good London gig last month, the melodic rollercoaster rock outfit from New England is back in town for one night only. ULU, London W1 (0171-664 2030) Fri Flaming Lips | Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 November Direct from Oklahoma City, the F'Lips, with Wayne Coyne as intriguing frontman, are unrivalled in their brand of off-kilter, chemical-tinged guitar songs. Forum, London NW5 (0171-344 0044) Wed; Wulfrun, Wolverhampton (01902 552122) Thurs; Anson Rooms, Bristol (0117-929 9008) Fri Elvis Costello | Wednesday 10 November Old comrade Steve Nieve joins Elvis on this extensive tour, which should see him playing many of his big tunes. Pavilions, Plymouth (01752 229922) Wednesday Sugarhill Gang | Friday 12 November Hip-hop vets take to the road to mark the 20th anniversary of "Rappers Delight". Leadmill, Sheffield (0114-275 4500) today; Wulfrun, Wolverhampton (01902 552122) Fri Basement Jaxx | Friday 12 November The Brixton duo bring their happy, jubilant dance sounds to the gig circuit, with a smattering of guest DJs, including Jazzie B. Academy, Manchester (0161-832 1111) Eminem | Wednesday 10 November The bad-boy "Slim Shady" persona rolls into the UK and is sure to create packed houses and media coverage with his choice hip-hop prose. Barrowlands, Glasgow (0141-339 8383)