Chris Rea, Wilko Johnson, Bush Doctor and Low are our picks of the week's bands.

LOW, St George's Church, Brighton, February 12 This trio from Minnesota have been described as a hybrid of Simon & Garfunkel and Joy Division and are known for their haunting music. This is melody stripped bare, where every note is carefully chosen and silence is as crucial to the sound as the music. Starts 8pm, £13. Call 01273 325440.

WILKO JOHNSON & BAND, Komedia, Brighton, Monday The legendary member of Dr Feelgood and The Blockheads was involved in some of the most influential albums of the Seventies and his innovative guitar style led him to be the mentor to guitarists including Kurt Cobain. This Concorde 2-sponsored gig will feature Wilko's rock songs from his career. Show starts 8.30pm, tickets £10/£8. Call 01273 647100.

CHRIS REA, Brighton Centre, February 10 Chris Rea is one of pop music's biggest-selling stars. Over the past two decades he has sold 30 million records, including hits like Lets Dance. His new CD, being released without the backing of a major record label, is an album of gospel blues. Show starts 8pm and tickets cost £22.50. Call 0870 9009100.

BUSH DOCTOR, Komedia, Brighton, February 13 This mix of Jamaican reggae soul rhythms with African beats and traditional sounds returns to Brighton as part of the fifth Global Beets Festival for peace. Bush Doctor was born in Sierra Leone and his message against fighting gives his music both its noise and its pulse. Starts 8pm, tickets £8/£7. Call 01273 647100.