The Damned

Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, Friday, August 14, 7.30pm, £21, 01903 206206

CREDITED with producing the UK’s first punk single New Rose – which marks its 40th anniversary next year – The Damned play a rare Worthing show. The line-up includes founder members Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible, as well as Brighton’s own Monty Oxymoron on keyboards.

John Butler Trio

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill, Saturday, August 15, 7pm, £20, 01424 229111

AUSTRALIAN cult blues and roots guitarist John Butler makes a rare visit to Bexhill in support of his latest album Flesh And Blood. Support from JP Cooper.

Band Of Friends

Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, Sunday, August 16, 7.30pm, £19.50, 01903 206206

A CELEBRATION of the music of electric blues icon Rory Gallagher recreated by his original rhythm section of Gerry McAvoy and Ted McKenna, accompanied by guitarist Marcel Scherpenzeel.

The Bohicas

Hope And Ruin, Queen’s Road, Brighton, Sunday, August 16, 8.30pm, £8, 01273 606312

RECENT Domino signings The Bohicas hail from East London and are about to make a splash with the release of their indie rock ‘n’ roll debut album The Making Of next Friday.

Support from Last Heir.

Iain Matthews

The Greys, Southover Street, Brighton, Monday, August 17, 8.30pm, £10, 01273 606312

TICKETS are still available for this intimate show with the Matthews Southern Comfort founder ahead of an appearance at the Cropredy Festival. He will be joined by keyboard player Egbert Derix, who collaborated with him on the 2014 album In The Now.

Bars And Melody

Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Tuesday, August 18, doors 7pm, £20, 0845 2938480

THEY received the golden buzzer from Simon Cowell when they appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, and their debut single Hopeful shot into the top five. Now Bars And Melody are finishing their debut UK tour at Komedia ahead of the biggest ever tour of the country’s HMVs to promote debut album 143. If you miss this show they will be at HMV in Churchill Square on Friday, August 21.

The Delta Bell

The Verdict, Edward Street, Brighton, Thursday, August 20, 7.30pm, £5.50, www.wegottickets.com

LAUNCH of Brighton Americana singer-songwriter Kate Gerrard’s debut album Bow Out Of The Fading Light, co-released on city label At The Helm Records and Ginsoaked Records. Support from Lucas And King