Margo Price
Sept 1, Scala, N1 (020 7833 2022, scala-london.co.uk)
The first straight country singer signed to Jack White’s Third Man label has an arsenal of troubled tales and fine melodies.
Bluesfest
Oct 28-30, O2 Arena, SE10 (0844 824 4824, the02.co.uk)
Returning to the various venues of the O2 complex for the second time, big names at this year’s Bluesfest include Mark Knopfler, Bad Company, Van Morrison and Jef Beck.
Ezra Furman
Oct 31, Roundhouse, NW1 (0870 389 1846, roundhouse.org.uk)
Quirky rock and roller Furman capitalises on his breakthrough with last year’s album, Perpetual Motion People, by releasing a new EP in August and announcing this show. Charlotte Church is supporting.
Underworld
March 17, Alexandra Palace, N22 (0870 444 5556, alexandrapalace.com)
Following their well-received recent album, Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future, the dance veterans have announced an autobiography by frontman Karl Hyde and this show for next spring.
ELO
June 24 2017, Wembley Stadium, HA9 (0844 980 8001, wembleystadium.com)
Jeff Lynne’s reinvigorated pop band are capitalising on the attention grabbed by their prominent Glastonbury slot by announcing the first of next summer’s London stadium shows.
