Next month in music

A quick canter through what looks good in Manchester between now and the end of August:

Hey Manchester! @ The Deaf Institute, Monday 2 August 2010

The folk and Americana promoters Hey Manchester! present the ever inventive Swedish/Australian singer Jens Lekman, with support from The Blow and Bill Wells. I am very sad to be out of town for this one

Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly @ The Deaf Institute, Tuesday 10 August 2010

Lovely Sam Duckworth is out on tour ahead of his new album in September, supported by Xcerts. Kind of surprised he’s playing such a small venue, but certainly not complaining

A couple of excellent acts on at a decidedly mediocre venue:

Laura Veirs and her band The Hall of Flames @ The Ruby Lounge, Friday 13 August 2010

The Besnard Lakes @ The Ruby Lounge, Monday 16 August 2010

The Crookes return to Manchester to play Moho Live on Friday 20 August 2010. They apparently performed an excellent set at Dot to Dot so this is our second chance with the Sheffield indie kids

Hey Manchester! @ Dulcimer, Chorlton, Wednesday 25 August 2010

Hey Manchester! are keeping busy, they also have a new monthly night at one of my all time favourite venues - upstairs at Dulcimer in Chorlton. The first night features David Dondero and is a bargainous £3

Caitlin Rose @ Night and Day Café, Wednesday 25 August 2010

Competing for your attention the same night is the young Nashville country singer Caitlin Rose. Damn clashes!

Gideon Conn @ Band on the Wall, Thursday 26 August 2010

Folk magician extroadinaire returns to his Manchester roots

Enjoy!