Our pick of the week's live rock and pop music, brought to you every Friday. This week: An Elvis anniversary and a Brighton benefit.

LOVE ME TENDER, Brighton Centre, July 20
There are lots of gigs dedicated to Elvis this week, in the run up to the 25th anniversary of his death.

In this show, prolific Elvis performer Liberty Mounten recreates Elvis's Las Vegas concerts along with an outstanding orchestra and backing singers.

Tickets cost £12.50. Call 0870 9009100.

TRIBUTE TO THE KING, Brighton Dome, July 25
Recent Stars In Their Eyes winner Heath Ashton stars as the King in this regarded tribute.

Ashton performs with the sensational Barry Robinson Orchestra and is apparently so convincing, the Graceland Estate wants to put its name on the tour.

Tickets cost £13.50 and £15. Call 01273 709709.

SMITH AND BRUER, Komedia, Brighton, July 19, 2002
Electrifying, groove-based r'n'b band who have a funky saxophone and guitar-led sound.

They have played with practically anybody who is anyone in the business, including Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, BB King and Jools Holland, to name a few.

Tickets cost £7 (£6 concessions). Call 01271 647100.

Music For Life Benefit, Concorde 2, Brighton, July 21, 2pm until 8pm
Top Brighton bands such as The Soul Review, The Substitute Who, Lenna And The Snakemen, Stash, The Blackjacks and soul DJ Tim Noakes will perform in memory of Dave Room, a local sound engineer who died in February.

All proceeds go to The Martlets Hospice in Hove. Tickets cost £5. For information call 07803 749703.