James Blackshaw
Watermans, TW8, Saturday 9 March
Mesmeric guitar picking from the British guitarist. Psychedelic ragas and string-based systems music from forthcoming LP The Glass Bead Game.
The Jesus Lizard
HMV Forum, NW5, Monday 11 March
Occasionally selfdestructive American rockers return. Precision guitar from Duane Denison; deranged bellowing from David Yow.
Telepathe
93 Feet East, E1, Monday 11 March
Brooklyn band bring an off-kilter, casual take on the borough's hip and atmospheric pop. David Sitek supplies the soundscapes on their debut album.