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Brian Wilson
Royal Festival Hall, SE1
Last three chances to hear the head Beach Boy's brand new song suite, That Lucky Old Sun, which is accomplished enough to suggest that he's a lot more with it than his long-term mentalhealth problems should allow. And if you're not bothered by the new stuff, it's bracketed by enough classic hits to thrill any Beach Boys fan. (0871 663 2500) Friday-Sunday.

Scouting for Girls
King's College, WC2
They were shop assistants just six months ago but all of a sudden this chirpy trio find themselves with a top-10 hit, bouncy piano anthem She's So Lovely. There's plenty more jolliness where that came from, as they'll prove at this show just prior to Monday's release of their debut album. (020 7403 3331) Friday.

Rakim
Jazz Cafè, NW1
Along with producer and fellow New Yorker Eric B, Rakim made some of hip-hop's finest singles in the late Eighties. Since going solo in 1992 he's released just two albums but should be previewing tracks from an imminent third here. (020 7916 6060) Sunday-Tuesday.

The London One Day Punk Blues Festival
The Spitz, E1
The last ever Spitz event organised under the banner of Not The Same Old Blues Crap for their final fling they extend the punk blues action to last from 4pm onwards. Headlining are Dalston gypsy blues band Urban Voodoo Machine, with support acts including Duke Garwood. (020 7392 9032) Sunday, 4pm.

Marc Bolan: The Celebration
Shepherd's Bush Empire, W12
The day before the 30th anniversary of Marc Bolan's death, artists including producer Tony Visconti, Bolan's son Rolan, Marc Almond and Shakin' Stevens line up to perform T Rex tunes with the backing of tribute band T Rextasy. (0844 477 2000) Saturday.