this is brighton offers a critical view of what's hot for the coming week: Sa Mon Di, on Friday, July 1 at the Pavilion Theatre, plus Talon, also at the Pavilion Theatre on Sunday, July 3, and Country rockabillies Swank play at the Freebutt on Wednesday, July 6.

Sa Mon De, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, Friday, July 1
A six-piece Ghanaian-influenced collective who specialise in a fusion of infectious African rhythms and laid-back summer dance grooves. Vocalist and songwriter Kofi Dako leads the way with his crazy medley of a bamboo flute and guitar, whilst his band display jazz, Afro-Cuban, funk, reggae, and Afrobeat influences playing a mix of modern and traditional African instruments. Starts 8pm, tickets cost £8/£6. Call 01273 709709.

Talon - The Best Of The Eagles, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, Sunday, July 3
The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Abba Gold, even By Jovi - tribute bands these days seem to command as loyal and enthusiastic a following as the bands they pay homage to. Fans see younger, more enthusiastic versions of their heroes and often get a more extravagant show thrown in. This lot have been touring since 1998 with Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy and the rest. Starts 7.45pm, tickets cost £13-£15. Call £13-£15. Call 01903 206206.

Swank, Freebutt, Brighton, Wednesday, July 6
Corn-swillin', ass-kickin country rockabillies from Vancouver who blend original songs with raucous covers of Hank Williams, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Johnny Cash among others. Their two albums Pappy's Corn Squeezins and The Survival Issue have won them comparisons with the likes of The Sadies, Th' Legendary Shack*Shakers and even good ol' Hank Williams himself. Starts 7.30pm, tickets cost £5. Call 01273 605789.