Melodic country and rock from the Arlenes, Brighton's own Beach Boys, the visionary Stephen Malkamus and Cuban singer songwriter Yusa are our top picks this week.

THE ARLENES, Hanbury Ballroom, St George's Road, Brighton, April 23.

This musical and romantic alliance is made up of Steph and Steve and has come to be regarded as the finest on the British Americana scene.

They marry country and rock influences to a rare melodic pop sensibility and sweet harmonies.

Starts 7.30pm, tickets cost £7 plus booking fee.

Call 01273 325440 for further information.

BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS, Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, April 18.

Riding the wave of the surf pop revival are local tribute band the Brighton Beach Boys.

Formed by local actor and musician Ralph Brown (Withnail And I/Star Wars: Episode I) the band recreate the harmonies and melodies of this legendary band.

Their set features classics such as Good Vibrations and God Only Knows. Starts 9pm, tickets £8/£6. Call 01273 647100.

YUSA, Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, April 21.

This Cuban chanteuse and multi-instrumentalist spent years jamming and improvising all over Havanaz.

Her self-titled album was recorded in Havana and released on Tumi and her bitter-sweet lyrics have invoked comparisons with the likes of Joan Armatrading and Tracy Chapman.

Starts 8.30pm, tickets cost £9/£8. Call 01273 647100.

STEPHEN MALKAMUS & THE JICKS, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, April 22.

Visionary Stephen Malkamus shares his melodies and trademark arcane wordplay following the release of his album, Pig Lib, last month.

The eccentric performer fronted the band Pavement for a decade as they became the sly darlings of the international pop underground. Starts 8pm, tickets £13. Call 01273 772770.