Star & Shadow, Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 8 o’clock, £3 on the door.

The Matinee Orchestra is the latest extension of Andrew Hodson’s (Map Music, Warm Digits and Arable records) music output.

After releasing their critically acclaimed début album in 2006, they have been busy recording their new song based album which will be performed on the night. So expect mariachi trumpets, rolling drums, silky strings and sweet soulful singing.