The word 'legendary' is bandied around very carelessly when it comes to describing musicians, but it's fair to say that the WGC have attained something akin to legendary status.

With a floating membership of about 30 people, the band never plays the same gig twice - a live show could be anything from a solo performance to a stage filled with 14 musicians playing the most unlikely instruments.

Formed in 1996 by Massachussetts musos Robert Fisher (he of the beard and glasses) and Paul Austin, the band's sound has been described as acid folk country, with influences including Nick Cave, Lou Reed and Neil Young.

"I guess our mentality is sort of jazz, in a way," says Robert. "It's the improvisation aspect.

"It's not, obviously, jazz, but we allow for things to be played that haven't been played before.

"It also lets the audience, the listener, get into the song. It gives them room.

"Sometimes I listen to modern pop music, and I think there's no room for anybody in there, you can't really put yourself inside the song.

"A lot of that has to do with how highly compressed it is. Everything is shoe-horned into the mix.

"But if you give it a little room and a little air, then people can put themselves into it and the song becomes part of their experience."

With five CDs behind them, the band make "music for music's sake". They're the real deal, however many of them are playing.

If much of the music cluttering up the charts is alcopop froth, the WGC are a smoky dram of best malt whiskey. Sip them slowly.

Starts 7pm, Tickets £8.50, Tel 01273 673311