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Weekend gig guide

By Amira Hashish, Evening Standard 13.06.08

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The lowdown on the best live music in London this weekend...

GNARLS BARKLEY
Where: Bush Hall/Islington Academy
When: Friday/ Saturday
Tickets: Ł17.50
www.gnarlsbarkley.com
Crazy was such a big hit that anything Gnarls Barkley have released since hasn't lived up to it. This isn't to say the band aren't worth watching though. Far From it. Their London gigs see them showcasing their latest material. Lead, Cee-Lo Green, knows how to belt out the big numbers so get ready for some sing-alongs.

FIVE O'CLOCK HEROES
Where: Islington Academy
When: Friday, June 13
Tickets: Ł6
www.thefiveoclockheroes.com
Five O'Clock Heroes have teamed up with Agnes Deyn for their latest single. The collaboration came about after the model heard a demo of the song on night out with Heroes singer Anthony Ellis. She'll be joining the band on tour so if you fancy checking out her musical talent head to Islington Academy.

N*E*R*D
Where: Brixton Academy
When: Saturday, June 13
Tickets: Ł30
www.n-e-r-d.com
Pharrell Williams's band was never going to be average. The 35-year-old is the brains behind an impressive amount of music that has had international success. N*E*R*D is best described as a funk-rock group; with influences from a range of music genres. It will be interesting to see what surprises the experimental trio have up their sleeves for the Brixton show.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL
Where: Hampton Court palace
When: Friday & Saturday
Tickets: Ł57.50-Ł67-50 (Van Morrison)/ Ł45-Ł55
www.hamptoncourtfestival.com
As part of its 2008 summer festival season, Hampton Court Palace will be staging two big concerts this weekend. On Friday Grammy Award Winner Van Morrison will perform. Saturday will see Michael Ball taking a break from Hairspray to charm the crowd. Here's hoping that the weather doesn't dampen the mood.

MASSIVE ATTACK MELTDOWN
Where: Southbank Centre
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Tickets: Various prices
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Massive Attack will be taking over all 21 acres of Southbank Centre - including the riverside, Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall - for nine days of concerts, DJ sets, talks, films and visual art specially chosen by the group. This weekend hosts a silent disco and reggae amongst other music events.