Tom Du Croz from LondonGigGuide selects his recommended small and medium-sized gigs around town this week.
Monday 3 March
The Graveltones, The Garage, Highbury
I love this band! They are a very loud two-piece putting out brilliant rock and roll numbers like this. They tour Europe in April so make the most of this London gig. Event details
Tuesday 4 March
Damien Jurado, Rough Trade East, Spitalfields
This gig is to launch 'Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son', Damien's 13th studio album. He has such a gorgeous voice. If you can't make this gig, he's also playing at Village Underground on Monday 3 March. Event details
The Coalminers, Bedroom Bar, Shoreditch
Sorry - no sound clip or video for this band, but you can get a free download of their EP from their website. Their cover of Fats Domino's 'Bad Luck and Trouble' is superb, and you have to be brave to cover a classic like that! Event details
Wednesday 5 March
Kelley Stoltz, The Lexington, Angel
This guy grew up in Michigan and then moved to New York. He recorded his most recent double A-side in the garage behind his house, but first got into the music industry by sorting fan mail for Jeff Buckley's record label. Event details
Thursday 6 March
Cosmo Jarvis, The Macbeth, Hoxton
Cosmo is from Totnes in Devon and is a film-maker and an actor as well as a musician. He has taught himself to edit and produce his own tracks and does many of his own recordings at home. Event details
Christian Gregory, The Finsbury, Manor House
https://soundcloud.com/movementrecords/count-on-you
This is a fantastic London soul singer, who was recently given radio air time by the mighty Craig Charles on his funk and soul show. If you needed more celebrity endorsement, this track was the first single released by Michael Kiwanuka's new record label Movement Records. Event details
Sam Russo, The Old Red Lion, Kennington
Sam has got together with six other acoustic musicians to put on their own national tour — a simple but genius idea. Tickets are a suggested donation of £5. Event details
Huskies & Glass Caves, Old Blue Last, Shoreditch
https://soundcloud.com/huskiesmusic/whatever-together
This weeks Double Bill. Huskies - This gig is to celebrate the launch of single 'Whatever Together'. Their last single 'Beach' brought them a huge fan base, so plenty of people are looking forward to this event. Glass Caves - They released their debut EP 'Summer Love' last year and are touring throughout March. Free Gig. Event details
Friday 7 March
Nubiyan Twist, Hootananny, Brixton
https://soundcloud.com/nubiyantwist/figure-numatic
An 11-piece outfit playing reggae, hip hop and afro beat who split their time between London and Leeds. Their new EP is due out this spring. Event details
Saturday 8 March
Sky Murphy & The General, The Jamboree, Limehouse
https://soundcloud.com/barny-c-rockford/sky-murphy-the-general
I don't normally like covers, but this one was too good to ignore. The band also play their own tracks, which they record in analogue at Cable Street Studios. Their album 'Enjoyment' was released last year. Event details
Sunday 9 March
King Size Slim, Magic Garden, Battersea
This week's Shameless Favourite. King Size Slim is the alias of Roby Barelli, a performer of modern blues and roots. He has just released his third album and is touring with a new band. Free gig. Event details
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