POPULAR ACT: Whapweasel have become a fixture on the national festival circuit, picking up immediate rebookings with impressive regularity. But they're as much at home in small village halls as in vast festival marquees in fact, wherever their unique blend of folk, rock, ska and jazz takes them. They continue to set new benchmarks for excitement, innovation and sheer danceability. Whapweasel are performing at Shap Memorial Hall on Friday, March 5, at 8pm as part of the Highlights Rural Touring Programme. For tickets, call Shap Community Development Centre 01931-716447.

FLOYD TRIBUTE: Pink Floyd tribute band Off The Wall stop off at The Dome in Morecambe next month. Riding high after a series of big shows across the country, the band prepare to play at the seaside town on March 13. From Arnold Layne to The Division Bell, Off The Wall play pieces from most Floyd albums, including the classics as well as a few surprises. To book tickets, call 01524-582803.

MR HEFTY JAZZ: Trumpeter and international jazz star Keith Smith Mr Hefty Jazz' presents From Basin Street to Broadway at Barrow's Forum 28 on Thursday. Seven musicians and a vocalist will trace the history of jazz through the 30s and 40s from New Orleans to the swing of Broadway on March 4, 7.30pm. To book tickets call: 01229-894758.