The Silver Scroll winner will be performing material from his self titled debut as well as his latest release, "Chant Darling" before heading back overseas to tour in support of the UK release of the album on the fine Bella Union label, so this will be your last chance to see him for a while.

Also instore now, and selling like the proverbial hot cakes, is the brand spankin' new 6 track EP from The Phoenix Foundation, entitled 'The Merry Kriskmas EP'. Showcasing the whimsical, lighthearted side of the band, it is the first taster of a new album due early next year, and would make a lovely Kriskmas (sorry) present for someone you think has been good...

Afraid there is a bit of a wait on the second run of copies of the Chris Knox tribute/ benefit album 'Stroke' - we hope to have copies by the end of next week. We'll let you know.

Also of particular interest is the new album from the Dave Rawlings Machine 'A Friend Of A Friend' - better known as Mr Gillian Welch, Rawlings is an extraordinary guitarist, and the album (on which Ms Welch is featured) is a blast from start to finish.

And how's this for a closer - on top of all the other swell gigs we have tickets for over the next few months (Camera Obscura, Neko Case, Yo La Tengo), we have just received tickets for a rare band show from none other than the extraordinary Joanna Newsom, playing at the Paramount on the 31st January, which will be marvellous.

Stay tuned folks - some exciting news is a-brewin...