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Gigs of the week

Evening Standard   25 Sep 2009


Cliff Richard & The Shadows
Sir Cliff and his old backing band reunited to mark their 50th anniversary, playing songs that are nearly as old, including The Young Ones and Living Doll. There's an album of rerecorded hits as well.
Friday, O2 Arena, SE10 (0871 984 0002, www.the02.co.uk).

Florence and the Machine
She may not have won the Mercury Prize but the favourite stole the show with her performance on the night, and will prove thrice more why her avalanche-causing voice is worthy of the fuss at three shows this week.
Sun 27-Tue 29 Sep, Shepherd's Bush Empire, W12 (0844 477 2000, www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk).

Gang of Four
Another reformed band, these angular post-punks have got back together to celebrate 30 years since their debut album, Entertainment!, which went on to influence whippersnappers including Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand.
Sat 26 Sep, Forum, NW5 (0844 847 2405, www.kentishtownforum.com).

Hockey
Tuneful Portland quartet showing off their slick new wave sound in the week their debut album, Mind Chaos, is released.
Tue 29 Sep, The Scala, N1 (020 7833 2022, www.scala-london.co.uk).

Paolo Nutini
Gravel-voiced Scot enjoying huge success and a newfound love from the critics thanks to the wide‑ranging sounds of excellent second album Sunny Side Up.
Wed 30 Sep, Apollo Hammersmith, W6 (0870 400 0700, www.hammersmithapollo.net).

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