There's an all-star Albion benefit, Tom McCrae's acoustic atmospherics, Watford's raging Mohair and rapper Aim to choose from.

AVOID THE DROP, Hove Town Hall, February 28
Those noisy Brighton boys, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, headline a benefit gig for the Forty Notes Fund - a fund-raising scheme for Brighton and Hove Albion. Helping them out are Phats and Small and DJs Midfield General and host Stephen North, better known as an actor from London's Burning and the film Fever Pitch. Starts 7.30pm, £12. Call 0870 9009100.

TOM MCCRAE, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, March 1
This is a singer/songwriter with a rare poetic eloquence, boasting a clutch of great tunes, an impassioned voice and instrumental skills. McCrae has finally released a second album, Just Like Blood, following the success of his debut and is back on the road to play it to us. Starts 7pm, £10. Call 01273 772770 for details.

MOHAIR, Pressure Point, Richmond Place, Brighton, March 4
Basic rock from a Watford four-piece who excel in raging guitar, harmonies and the sound of the Hammond organ. Naming themselves after The Beatles' mohair suits, the boys have all been playing in bands since they were 12. Starts 8.30pm, £4/3. Call 01273 702333.

AIM, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, March 6
Hip-Hop rarely strays beyond the streets but Cumbrian producer Andy Turner, aka Aim, manages to take the most urban of musical forms on a trip to more remote climes. He brings us smooth layers, beats and busting bass, with instrumentals and rapping tracks which hold the attention. Starts 9.30pm, £8. Call 01273 772770.